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Memory care in Shulls Mill offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Shulls Mill is about $4,825 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 32 communities, read 324 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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Cost of memory care in Shulls Mill, NC

The average cost of senior living in Shulls Mill is $4,825 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,098 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shulls Mill, NC vs. nearby cities

Shulls Mill, NC
$4,825/mo
$4,742/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shulls Mill, NC vs. the state and national average

Shulls Mill, NC
$4,825/mo
U.S. national average
$5,444/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shulls Mill vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,825/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Shulls Mill, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,399/mo
Studio
$5,748/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,746/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,709/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Shulls Mill over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Shulls Mill

Recent reviews for memory care in Shulls Mill

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City

4.1
The staff at Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City have shown solid follow through on open issues and good medical supervision. I would recommend it to other families.

Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Shulls Mill review score based on 127 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 127 reviews of 28 Shulls Mill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shulls Mill review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Shulls Mill review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Shulls Mill, NC28 facilities
8.1
Seven Devils, NC34 facilities
7.9
Boone, NC29 facilities

Review subcategories for Shulls Mill memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 127 reviews of 28 Shulls Mill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shulls Mill resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Shulls Mill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shulls Mill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shulls Mill, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Shulls Mill memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Shulls Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
82.1%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.1%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
78.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shulls Mill memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shulls Mill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shulls Mill, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
89.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shulls Mill memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shulls Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shulls Mill, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shulls Mill memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shulls Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shulls Mill, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
53.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shulls Mill memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Shulls Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shulls Mill, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
78.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.6%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.9%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
67.9%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Colonial Heights, Brookdale Johnson City and American House Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shulls Mill, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 32 memory care facilities near Shulls Mill, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Shulls Mill, North Carolina is Brookdale Johnson City. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 32 memory care facilities near you in Shulls Mill, North Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shulls Mill, North Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Shulls Mill, North Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Shulls Mill, North Carolina ranges from $1525 to $8725. The average Memory Care cost in Shulls Mill, North Carolina is $4,825. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Shulls Mill, North Carolina typically starts at $1525. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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