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Memory care in Stanley 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 Stanley is about $5,024 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 167 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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We haven't tried the food but my father in law isn't a big fan, that's the only reason for a middle answer. The staff has always been really great. Greetings us when we arrive, kind things to say about our...
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.
Residents and visitors alike will feel right at home at Cadence at Mooresville. This one-story senior living community has a charming covered front porch with rocking chairs to enjoy the fresh air. White railings and decorative gables give this community the feel of a country cottage.Inside,...
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Morningside of Gastonia is a Great place for my mom! The staff is amazing and takes excellent care of my mother’s needs! I have always been notified of concerns or changes in my mother’s care, which is...
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.
Morningside of Gastonia is the only Assisted Living Community with 24-hour licensed nursing staff. It provides a full complement of assisted living services combined with a comprehensive Check Point Program that enhances and protects quality of life through coordinated and integrated service...
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9.3
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Our loved one was not there long before she passed but what I can say is the people were all great to work with. They were very welcoming. I would recommend this facility to another family who may be looking...
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.
Situated in beautiful Cramerton, our vibrant assisted living single-story community offers picturesque views from atop Cramer Mountain and is conveniently close to both Charlotte and Gastonia. Terrabella Cramer Mountain offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment and easy access to...
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The staff (with the exception of maintenance) is phenomenal, so kind and very helpful. The maintenance is definitely an issue. My mother has had a couple of issues inside her apartment and filed work orders....
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.
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What we like the most about the community is the friendliness and always asking how they can do better. Yes, we would recommend Cadence at Huntersville to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Surrounded by mature trees in an established neighborhood near I-77, Cadence Huntersville offers a tranquil place for those needing assisted living and memory care services. The modern community building features inviting interiors and spacious outdoor areas for seniors to enjoy. Situated near...
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I have been quite pleased with the facility as a whole. The caregivers are knowledgeable and so very kind to my husband. My husband is dealing with a debilitating form of dementia, he feels very insecure and...
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.
Charlotte's Newest Memory Care Community!At Northlake House, we're dedicated to helping our residents achieve their "best life." By creating a safe, engaging, and therapeutic environment, we are committed to maximizing the dignity and self-confidence of every resident, allowing them to enjoy time...
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The staff is very friendly and interactive with my mother and the other residents. Clean and cozy feel in the building. Spacious rooms and good size bathrooms
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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Great team, very clean, food is always great, several activities available. I would absolutely recommend this facility to others who are looking for a place for their loved ones.
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.
Terrace Ridge Assisted Living Terrace Ridge is conveniently located on Hudson Boulevard in one of Gastonia’s vibrant, prestigious neighborhoods. The community is convenient to nearby shops that provide variety and style to satisfy your most pressing need or most capricious whim. Excellent...
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I could not have asked for a better place for my uncle. Everyone there was wonderful and we felt like family. The care was excellent. The food was very good. I would recommend this community.
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.
Welcome to Maple Woods and The Oaks, the Assisted Living communities of Peak Resources - Cherryville. We are eagerly anticipating the relationships that can be created between our family and yours. Through passion and knowledge, our staff is dedicated to establishing an environment where senior...
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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.
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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.
Wellington House is a memory care community located in Gastonia, NC. Gastonia is located just west of Charlotte in the Piedmont section of North Carolina and is a terrific place to live, work and visit. Wellington House offers a loving environment that caters to their residents The staff are...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Stanley, NC

The average cost of senior living in Stanley is $5,024 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waco, NC with an average of $4,822 per month.

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

Stanley, NC
$5,024/mo
$5,153/mo

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

Stanley, NC
$5,024/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,024/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,860/mo
Studio
$5,554/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,210/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,600/mo

Senior living costs in Stanley 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: Stanley, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStanley, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,024/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$4,441/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$3,691/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Stanley, NC:$5,024/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Stanley, NC:$4,441/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Stanley, NC:$3,691/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Stanley, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Stanley 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Stanley, NC$5,531/mo$5,275/mo+4.9%
North Carolina$6,154/mo$5,638/mo+9.2%
National$6,033/mo$5,794/mo+4.1%
Stanley, NC
2024 average cost:$5,531/mo
2023 average cost:$5,275/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,154/mo
2023 average cost:$5,638/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,033/mo
2023 average cost:$5,794/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Stanley

Recent reviews for memory care in Stanley

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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Sunrise of Providence in Charlotte, NC

5.0
Staff is kind and caring. My mom is happy and well cared for. I am kept up to date on her health and any issues by the director. The nurses are exceptional and make the residents feel special. I would recommend this facility.

Spring Arbor of Steele Creek in Charlotte, NC

4.0
They did have some water damage recently. The pipes froze and burst a few weeks ago - but that was no fault of theirs. Other than that, things are going pretty well so far.

Stanley review score based on 65 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 65 reviews of 11 Stanley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Stanley 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

Stanley review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Stanley, NC11 facilities
8.3
8.3
Ranlo, NC98 facilities

Review subcategories for Stanley 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 65 reviews of 11 Stanley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Stanley 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.
Stanley, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Stanley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stanley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stanley, 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 Stanley 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 Stanley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stanley, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.5%
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
72.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stanley 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 Stanley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stanley, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stanley 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 Stanley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stanley, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
72.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Stanley 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 Stanley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stanley, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stanley 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 Stanley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stanley, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Stanley

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Morningside of Gastonia and TerraBella Cramer Mountain are the top-rated memory care facilities near Stanley, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Stanley, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Stanley, North Carolina are Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Sunrise of Providence. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Stanley, 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 Stanley, 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 Stanley, 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 Stanley, North Carolina ranges from $1040 to $11090. The average Memory Care cost in Stanley, North Carolina is $5,024. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Stanley, 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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