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Memory care in Swain County 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 Swain County is about $4,423 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 44 communities, read 1082 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Kingsbridge provides excellent care for my dad. The food is pretty good and the activities help keep him engaged. The staff is very personable and friendly. Beautiful courtyard !
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Kingsbridge House is a memory care community located in Brevard, NC. Cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a cozy town filled with tremendous cultural & natural opportunities. The caring staff at Kingsbridge House receive specialized training to care for their residents. This care...
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It is a better fit for folks that do not need higher end care needs. Room size were good. Layout was good it in on one level. It is a lot of walking for someone not so mobile. The food is kind of bland. They...
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.
Conveniently located at 7700 Dannaher Drive near North Knoxville Medical Center at Emory Road and Interstate 75, Morning Pointe of Powell is a 55,000 square foot single-level, state-of-the-art assisted living community on ten acres offering 53 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices....
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Overall, my loved one's experience at River Oaks Place Lenoir City was great. However, her initial evaluation could have been more in depth to catch poor cognitive status and inability to maintain safety of...
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.
River Oaks Place is an assisted living facility in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Located above the 'old' portion of Lenori City the facility enjoys gorgeous views of the nature and wildlife around it-in particular the Tellico Lake and Smoky Mountains. River Oaks Place offers a fantastic location for...
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My mom went from resident, through hospice at Wellington. Through the entire healthcare system including three area hospitals, and three rehab skilled nursing facilities, Wellington provided not only the...
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.
Wellington Manor Assisted Living is an exceptional assisted living and intimate-area memory care community in Newport, Tennessee. Nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee on the Pigeon River, Newport is a vibrant city with stunning scenic views, a historic downtown area and an abundance of...
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What a warm and welcoming community. Smells good walking in and residents are happy and the managers are extremely professional and friendly. Great communication and always something holding on. Wellington...
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.
Wellington Manor Knoxville is located in northern Knox County. An inviting, homespun community, much like the surrounding countryside, Wellington Manor Knoxville is home to warm hearts and panoramic views of Black Oak Ridge. We offer accommodations for those who may require assistance in their...
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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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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.
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Freedom Senior Living is 5 stars all the way around, the staff members treat the residents like family, they genuinely care about each and everyone of them. They go above and beyond to make them feel...
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, 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, 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...
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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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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My aunt lives at The Courtyards in Knoxville. Every time I call and talk with her. She goes on about how amazing the food tastes. She says it's homecooked, always fresh and hot, and how amazing the staff is.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
We are a secured community that specializes in caring for those with dementia.  Our premises are safe and secure with keypads designed for safe entry and more importantly, safe exits.   We have private and semi-private rooms.  Our rooms are approximately 245 square feet...
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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...

Cost of memory care in Swain County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Swain County is $4,423 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Solola Valley, NC with an average of $4,390 per month.

Memory care costs in Swain County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Swain County, NC
$4,423/mo
$5,230/mo

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

Swain County, NC
$4,423/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,423/mo

Memory care costs in Swain County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,347/mo
Studio
$4,941/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,455/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,707/mo

Senior living costs in Swain County 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: Swain County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwain County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,423/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$3,844/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$3,147/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Swain County, NC:$4,423/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Swain County, NC:$3,844/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
Swain County, NC:$3,147/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Swain County

Recent reviews for memory care in Swain County

The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living in Knoxville, TN

5.0
My mother in law (90) spent the last 2 1/2 years of her life in care at The Pointe at Lifespring. She received the kindest, most loving and thoughtful care we could have ever asked for or imagined right up until her passing on [date removed]. She was treated with dignity and respect, and cared ...
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Northshore Heights - Knoxville

5.0
The Northshore Heights community is a top notch facility, the staff are absolutely wonderful to work with. They give 5 stars across the board, they are always on top of it. We have been there while our loved one is eating and she never has any complaints to say. Based on our overall experience ...
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Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Swain County review score based on 253 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 253 reviews of 39 Swain County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Swain County 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

Swain County review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Swain County, NC39 facilities
9.0
Bryson City, NC37 facilities
8.8
Dillsboro, NC31 facilities

Review subcategories for Swain County 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 253 reviews of 39 Swain County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Swain County 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.
Swain County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Swain County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swain County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swain County, 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 Swain County 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 Swain County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Swain County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
79.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Swain County 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 Swain County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swain County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
82.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swain County 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 Swain County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swain County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Swain County 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 Swain County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swain County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swain County 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 Swain County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swain County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
51.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Swain County

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