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Memory care in Smyre 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 Smyre is about $5,160 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 98 communities, read 2257 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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.
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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.
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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, Independent Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.
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.
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Brookdale has been a great fit for my mom. It has been especially challenging during the pandemic, but they have done a good job of helping my mom settle in and helping me to feel comfortable that she is...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Brockford Inn has been providing elder care to our local community for over 40 years. Our staff has an equal amount of experience working with the geriatric population suffering from dementia, mental challenges, and being homeless. We are a family owned company, located in Granite Falls, NC. Our...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Smyre, NC

The average cost of senior living in Smyre is $5,160 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waco, NC with an average of $4,877 per month.

Memory care costs in Smyre, NC, vs. nearby cities

Smyre, NC
$5,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Smyre, NC, vs. state and national averages

Smyre, NC
$5,160/mo
U.S. national average
$5,537/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,160/mo

Memory care costs in Smyre, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,861/mo
Studio
$5,574/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,799/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,912/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,150/mo

Senior living costs in Smyre vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Smyre, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmyre, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,160/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Assisted Living$4,577/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Independent Living$3,716/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Memory Care
Smyre, NC:$5,160/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Assisted Living
Smyre, NC:$4,577/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Independent Living
Smyre, NC:$3,716/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Memory care costs in Smyre, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Smyre 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 Smyre, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Smyre 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Smyre, NC$6,576/mo$6,201/mo+6.0%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Smyre, NC
2024 average cost:$6,576/mo
2023 average cost:$6,201/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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 Smyre

Recent reviews for memory care in Smyre

Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC

4.3
Chandler Place takes the residents out once a week to eat at a restaurant of their choosing, they will take them on scenic drives. They may take them to a Dollar Tree. They also have entertainment groups come in a sing different types of music, as well as play the piano. They provide a variety ...
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Cadence at Mint Hill by Cogir

4.8
With our loved one being on the memory care side our loved one is not in the mental state where he is going to be participating in a lot of activities - this community does not really have extra curricular activities that some of the larger places have. However on the independent living and ...
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Brighton Gardens of Charlotte

4.0
I would recommend Brighton Gardens of Charlotte to others. I myself have not tried the food, but my loved one feels that it needs improvement. But his opinion may be because they are not offering items that he likes. The Director, [name removed], does really care and is great about keeping the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and caring staff members. Several reviews mention the compassionate nature of the staff at various communities, such as Morningside of Gastonia, who genuinely care for their residents and go above and beyond to ensure their well-being. Families praise the long-term friendships that have been formed between residents an ...
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Properly maintained living spaces and grounds. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor areas like gardens and walking trails. Residents of Cadence at Huntersville by Cogir appreciate the updated bathrooms and high-end furniture in the library, wh ...
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Comprehensive activities for residents' needs. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities. For example, at Northlake House, staff members organize a weekly trivia night, regular outings to pools for swimming sessions, hikes and fishing days at nearby city parks, and more.
Prompt and clear communication with families. Reviews contain many mentions of frequent, open conversations between community staff members and families to keep everyone informed and make sure care needs are being met. At the Cadence at Huntersville by Cogir, for example, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents ...
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Individually tailored care plans. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities, such as The Haven and The Laurels in the Village at Carolina Place, who quickly adapt to meet the unique needs of each resident. Families appreciate the personalized approach to care, ensuring their loved on ...
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Thoughtfully designed common areas. Many reviews highlight the importance of engaging common areas in communities, like the game room with card tables and movie room with theater-style seating mentioned in Brookdale South Park. These spaces provide opportunities for socialization and connection among residents.
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Smyre review score based on 581 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 581 reviews of 87 Smyre memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smyre 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

Smyre review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Smyre, NC87 facilities
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Ranlo, NC98 facilities
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Review subcategories for Smyre 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 581 reviews of 87 Smyre memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Smyre 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
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Smyre memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smyre memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smyre, 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 Smyre 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 Smyre 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
71.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.8%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Smyre 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 Smyre 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
75.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smyre 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 Smyre partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smyre, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
55.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Smyre 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 Smyre communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
48.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smyre 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 Smyre offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smyre, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
69%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
54%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Smyre

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 Smyre protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside of Gastonia, Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Morningside of Concord are the top-rated memory care facilities near Smyre, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 98 memory care facilities near Smyre, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Smyre, North Carolina are Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Morningside of Concord and Sunrise of Providence. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 98 memory care facilities near you in Smyre, 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 Smyre, 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 Smyre, 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 Smyre, North Carolina ranges from $1040 to $11090. The average Memory Care cost in Smyre, North Carolina is $5,160. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Smyre, North Carolina typically starts at $1040. 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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