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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sweetgum, NC
If your loved one needs memory care in Sweetgum, A Place for Mom can help. With 35 memory care facilities in Sweetgum, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Sweetgum incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Sweetgum memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Sweetgum, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hiawassee, Murphy and Franklin.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hiawassee, Murphy and Franklin.
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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.
Wellington Place has a variety of activities and an abundance of amenities. Our caring and professional staff provides the highest standard of personalized attention for those seniors who are unable or choose not to be alone. We provide support and encourage the independence for each of 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.
What We Do BestFamilies, residents, and staff members have told us there are three things that we do best. First, we establish life long relationships with families and residents. Second, we lift the burden of care giving from the shoulders of the family members making it possible for both the...
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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
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 for my husband. He is doing very well here. He really likes that staff that is always attentive to his needs. The meals here are really good. He is happy to be able to participate...
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.
Caring for an older relative suffering from dementia is not an easy task. Turn to a place that has a vast amount of experience dealing with this debilitating disease. Turn to River Oaks Place in Loudon, Tennessee. Your relative will be cared for in comfortable and secure surroundings. River Oaks...
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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
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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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,...
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 mom stayed here for about 4 months to get stronger. The staff was always so friendly and helpful to me. It was always a happy place to visit and they offer lots of activities for the residents to do. I...
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.
What We Do BestFamilies, residents, and staff members have told us there are three things that we do best. First, we establish life long relationships with families and residents. Second, we lift the burden of care giving from the shoulders of the family members making it possible for both the...
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We chose Oakwood Senior Living because out of all of the facilities we saw, we were the most impressed with this facility. It is an old school that was converted into an assisted living facility. They charge...
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.
Oakwood Senior Living located in Knoxville, Tennessee provides seniors with the memory care that they need in a great location. This assisted living community offers seniors a great place to call home. Knoxville offers much to do and see. Guests of our residents will enjoy spending time at the...
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Cost of memory care in Sweetgum, NC
The average cost of senior living in Sweetgum is $4,394 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tulula, NC with an average of $4,213 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sweetgum, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sweetgum, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Sweetgum
Recent reviews for memory care in Sweetgum
South High Senior Living in Knoxville, TN
5.0
My friend has been there for 3 years and is being treated very well. She is in the Memory Care unit and the staff there treats her like a friend.
Asbury Place Maryville
5.0
[name removed] was fabulous! [name removed] went beyond expectations. If I'd been placing my mom in an assisted living home, this would have been the one. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend Asbury Place Maryville to other families
Sweetgum review score based on 185 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 185 reviews of 35 Sweetgum memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Sweetgum 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
Sweetgum review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Sweetgum 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 185 reviews of 35 Sweetgum memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sweetgum 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.Sweetgum, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.1
3.9
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Sweetgum memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sweetgum memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sweetgum, 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 Sweetgum 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 Sweetgum that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sweetgum, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.1%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.1%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sweetgum 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 Sweetgum Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sweetgum, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.3%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.9%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.1%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.7%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sweetgum 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 Sweetgum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sweetgum, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Sweetgum 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 Sweetgum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sweetgum, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.4%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sweetgum 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 Sweetgum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sweetgum, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.7%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.7%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.3%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.9%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.6%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.3%
35.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
51.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.9%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
StoryPoint Knoxville West, Rain Forest Landings and Trinity Hills of Knoxville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sweetgum, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 35 memory care facilities near Sweetgum, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 35 memory care facilities near you in Sweetgum, 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 Sweetgum, 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 Sweetgum, 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 Sweetgum, North Carolina ranges from $1133 to $7760. The average Memory Care cost in Sweetgum, North Carolina is $4,394. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sweetgum, North Carolina typically starts at $1133. 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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