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Memory care in Smith Crossing 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 Smith Crossing is about $4,479 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 722 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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This community is beautiful with lots of different amenities. The care team has been truly a light to my loved one. They are always making sure her needs are being met and making her feel comfortable in her...
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.
Cedar Cove Assisted Living is located in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Situated in the heart of Wilmington, residents can enjoy the historic river district and the Riverwalk that makes its way around the Cape Fear River and three island beaches. Named 'The Next Big Thing' by...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
The Magnolia is an assisted living and memory care community located in Clinton, NC. Clinton is a beautiful city with a newly renovated downtown, tree-lined streets, and historic homes. It is known as a friendly and welcoming community where neighbors come together to support one another. The...
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Cost of memory care in Smith Crossing, NC

The average cost of senior living in Smith Crossing is $4,479 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tar Heel, NC with an average of $3,998 per month.

Memory care costs in Smith Crossing, NC, vs. nearby cities

Smith Crossing, NC
$4,479/mo
$4,444/mo

Memory care costs in Smith Crossing, NC, vs. state and national averages

Smith Crossing, NC
$4,479/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

Memory care costs in Smith Crossing, NC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,479/mo

Memory care costs in Smith Crossing, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,558/mo
Studio
$5,155/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,366/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,855/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,324/mo

Senior living costs in Smith Crossing vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Smith Crossing, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmith Crossing, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,479/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$3,010/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$4,171/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Smith Crossing, NC:$4,479/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Smith Crossing, NC:$3,010/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Smith Crossing, NC:$4,171/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Smith Crossing, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Smith Crossing and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Smith Crossing, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Smith Crossing have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Smith Crossing, NC$6,585/mo$6,350/mo+3.7%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Smith Crossing, NC
2024 average cost:$6,585/mo
2023 average cost:$6,350/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,693/mo
2023 average cost:$6,328/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Smith Crossing

Recent reviews for memory care in Smith Crossing

Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0
My mother passed in November 2021. Dad was so confused and they took great care of him. We chose this facility because it had large rooms and a clean look. The staff have been great. They keep us informed about everything. Housekeeping and laundry are included, also 3 daily meals that smell ...
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Myrtle Beach Manor

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Myrtle Beach Manor and the overall experience has been good so far. The housekeeping is spotless. The staff is friendly. They have nice outdoor areas to take my loved one outside. They just completely renovated the entire building and did a great job. I'm ...
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The Barclay at Little River

5.0
The facility itself is clean, inviting, and conducive to individual needs. The staff, in many ways, became like family because of their professional care and honest concern for my loved one. The food is excellent and I enjoyed many meals. The administrative staff is accommodating to individual ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and loving staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Spring Arbor of Wilmington, Brookdale Wilmington, and Harmony at Hope Mills, creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents and their families.
Secure memory care units. Several reviews express satisfaction with the safety features and secure environment of memory care units in communities like Anderson Oaks Assisted Living, Harmony at Hope Mills, and The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, providing peace of mind for families and ensuring the well-being of thei ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Activities catering to residents' interests are mentioned frequently in reviews for communities such as The Barclay at Little River, Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living, and The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, keeping residents active and socially connected.
Quality dining experiences. Throughout reviews, the quality of meals and dining services at communities like The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, Brookdale Wilmington, and Indigo at Carolina Forest are frequently praised, making mealtimes a highlight for residents.
Professional and caring staff communication. Effective and clear communication between staff and families is a common theme in reviews for communities like Harmony at Hope Mills, The Barclay at Little River, and Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, ensuring everyone is informed and involved in their loved ones' care.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities such as Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living, Anderson Oaks Assisted Living, and The Barclay at Little River, with focus on the private rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces.
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Smith Crossing review score based on 225 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 225 reviews of 29 Smith Crossing memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smith Crossing 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

Smith Crossing review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Smith Crossing, NC29 facilities
8.3
Whiteville, NC35 facilities
8.2
Brunswick, NC34 facilities

Review subcategories for Smith Crossing 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 225 reviews of 29 Smith Crossing memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Smith Crossing 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.
Smith Crossing, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Smith Crossing memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith Crossing memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smith Crossing, 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 Smith Crossing 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 Smith Crossing that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smith Crossing, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smith Crossing 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 Smith Crossing Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smith Crossing, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smith Crossing 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 Smith Crossing partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smith Crossing, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith Crossing 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 Smith Crossing communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smith Crossing, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith Crossing 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 Smith Crossing offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smith Crossing, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
44.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Smith Crossing

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Smith Crossing protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, Indigo at Carolina Forest and Spring Arbor of Wilmington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Smith Crossing, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 36 memory care facilities near Smith Crossing, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Smith Crossing, North Carolina is Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 36 memory care facilities near you in Smith Crossing, 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 Smith Crossing, 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 Smith Crossing, 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 Smith Crossing, North Carolina ranges from $1800 to $8585. The average Memory Care cost in Smith Crossing, North Carolina is $4,479. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Smith Crossing, North Carolina typically starts at $1800. 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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