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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Smithfield, NC
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Memory care in Smithfield 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 Smithfield is about $5,699 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 76 communities, read 1469 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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We moved my father into Phoenix Assisted Care after having him in another facility that was awful. While Phoenix a little outdated, and it’s not very large or fancy, it is so clean and nicely decorated. The...
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.
Our management team, a family business, has over 20 years in Long Term Care. Our family values carry over to our staff and residents, providing a comfortable and encouraging environment. Our interdisciplinary care team is made up of a nurse, activity...
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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.
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...
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.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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They keep up on my father in law and he is very happy with everything and doing better in this place then at home. Anything that needs to be done is always taken care of immediately and the meals are also...
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.
Snow Hill Assisted Living is located in a small, quiet town of Snow Hill, Greene County, North Carolina. The town is named from the beautiful white sandy banks of the nearby Contentnea Creek. This asssited living community has made its home to many seniors requiring assisted living and care for...
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.
We are a 120 bed (96 assisted living and 24 special care unit) facility. We specialize in elderly psychiatric care and have multi-disciplinary team that includes a medical director, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language services.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother passed at Lenore assisted-living in July . It has taken me a while to write this review but I want to let anyone who is looking for a place for their loved to know that I couldn’t have asked...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Lenior Assisted Living located at 2773 Pinewood Home Drive in Pink Hill. Lenoir Assisted Living offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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.
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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This is a great community and everything is working out very well for my mother in law. She has adjusted well to the community and seems to really like it. The community looks great and everything is nice...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at The Village of Kinston located at 1935 Idlewild Drive in Kinston. The Village offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
Cost of memory care in Smithfield, NC
The average cost of senior living in Smithfield is $5,699 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fremont, NC with an average of $4,385 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Smithfield, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Smithfield, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Smithfield
Recent reviews for memory care in Smithfield
The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC
4.0
It's quite expensive, especially for memory care. (One parent in independent living and one in memory care). Quality of care in memory care is hit or miss as well - some great staff and some not very good. I think the independent living is really good - great food - the dining room is like a ...
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Carolina Reserve of Durham
4.8
My mom has been here for 6 months. Memory care. She's 91. The staff has been kind and caring. The facility isn't too big. About 50 residents I think. It's been a good experience all the way around. Memory care is difficult and they have done a really good job with my Mom.
Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC
4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Mixed staff performance. Several reviews mention the inconsistency in the quality of care provided by staff members at different senior living communities. At Franklin Manor, some caregivers are praised for their attentiveness and kindness, while others have been reported as neglectful. At TerraBella Durham, there h ...
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Communication with families. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is a crucial feature for many. Reviews for Chatham Ridge Assisted Living report that communication has been a challenge, with families feeling disconnected and uninformed about their loved ones' care. However, at Gabriel Manor, th ...
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Diverse range of activities. A wide variety of activities is important for keeping residents engaged and active. At Franklin Manor, residents have enjoyed activities like movie nights, gardening, and outings to local attractions. However, at TerraBella Fuquay-Varina, some families have noted that there weren't enough ac ...
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Resident-centered care. Personalized care and respect for residents' preferences and individual needs is a top priority. At Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount, staff went above and beyond to make a new resident feel welcome and accommodated her specific requests. At Franklin Manor, the staff were commended for their atten ...
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Reasonable cost. Affordability is an important consideration for many families. Reviews for Sanford Senior Living and Manor mention the community's reasonable cost and the value they received for their investment. However, at The Reserve at Mills Farm, some families felt that the cost was high, despite havin ...
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Properly maintained living spaces. A clean and well-maintained living environment is essential for residents' comfort and dignity. At TerraBella Northridge, the rooms were described as clean and spacious, with pleasant common areas. However, at TerraBella Knightdale, some families reported issues with cleanliness and maintena ...
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Smithfield review score based on 390 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 390 reviews of 64 Smithfield memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Smithfield 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
Smithfield review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Smithfield 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 390 reviews of 64 Smithfield memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Smithfield 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.Smithfield, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Smithfield memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithfield memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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
70.3%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.8%
48.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.7%
28.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.9%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Smithfield 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 Smithfield Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.4%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.8%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smithfield 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 Smithfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
51.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.4%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.9%
18.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Smithfield 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 Smithfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
51.6%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smithfield 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 Smithfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.2%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.2%
51.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
61%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.8%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.3%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60.9%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Meadowmont, Spring Arbor of Apex and Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir are the top-rated memory care facilities near Smithfield, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 76 memory care facilities near Smithfield, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 76 memory care facilities near you in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, North Carolina ranges from $1118 to $13600. The average Memory Care cost in Smithfield, North Carolina is $5,699. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Smithfield, North Carolina typically starts at $1118. 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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