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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Swannanoa, NC

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Memory care in Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa is about $4,985 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 32 communities, read 597 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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My Mother has been a resident of Shepherds Care for many years, starting in the general population and now in the Memory Care Unit. Given the lengthy duration of her residency, I have had numerous...
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.
When little things you or your loved one normally took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offers e perfect residential alternative.Shepherd's Care provides needed assistance while enabling residents to maintain feelings of independence and privacy.We...
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Cost of memory care in Swannanoa, NC

The average cost of senior living in Swannanoa is $4,985 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Biltmore Forest, NC with an average of $4,766 per month.

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

Swannanoa, NC
$4,985/mo
$5,039/mo

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

Swannanoa, NC
$4,985/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,985/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,552/mo
Studio
$5,988/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,255/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,377/mo

Senior living costs in Swannanoa 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: Swannanoa, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwannanoa, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,985/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$4,382/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$3,677/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Swannanoa, NC:$4,985/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Swannanoa, NC:$4,382/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Swannanoa, NC:$3,677/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Swannanoa, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Swannanoa 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Swannanoa, NC$7,214/mo$7,609/mo-5.2%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Swannanoa, NC
2024 average cost:$7,214/mo
2023 average cost:$7,609/mo
Percent change:-5.2%
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 Swannanoa

Recent reviews for memory care in Swannanoa

Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

4.8
The activities are great, before COVID they have bible studies, church groups come in to sing, and other live entertainment. We really liked how friendly the staff was, everything is on one level so its very convenient. The food could use some improvements, the quality could be a little better.

Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

4.8
This facility has been good, things are going really well. My dad is still living at home and visits my step mom here often. If they haven't seen him visit, they call him and check on him to make sure he's ok. They just go above and beyond. Housekeeping is often (sometimes daily) and they do a ...
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Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville

5.0
The care and attention to detail is what sets this company apart. They truly strive to make the client and their family happy; which is extremely difficult in this time. Any questions I have are promptly answered and I have never had a problem regarding any issue!

Swannanoa review score based on 117 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 117 reviews of 28 Swannanoa memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Swannanoa 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

Swannanoa review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Swannanoa, NC28 facilities
8.4
Black Mountain, NC34 facilities
8.4
Montreat, NC37 facilities

Review subcategories for Swannanoa 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 117 reviews of 28 Swannanoa memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Swannanoa 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.
Swannanoa, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Swannanoa memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swannanoa memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swannanoa, 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 Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa 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
60.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swannanoa, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swannanoa, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swannanoa, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Swannanoa

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