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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Tar River, NC
Memory care in Tar River 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 Tar River is about $5,843 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 70 communities, read 1439 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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We moved my father into Phoenix Assisted Care after having him in another facility that was awful. While Phoenix a little outdated, and it’s not very large or fancy, it is so clean and nicely decorated. The...
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.
Our management team, a family business, has over 20 years in Long Term Care. Our family values carry over to our staff and residents, providing a comfortable and encouraging environment. Our interdisciplinary care team is made up of a nurse, activity...
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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Tar River, NC
The average cost of senior living in Tar River is $5,843 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roxboro, NC with an average of $4,553 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Tar River, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Tar River
Recent reviews for memory care in Tar River
Home Place of Burlington
4.5
We chose Home Place of Burlington because of the informative tour as well as the fact that my mother knew several residents there. These residents provided a great recommendation.
I really like Eventus, the medical staff. They are very informative.
The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC
4.0
It's quite expensive, especially for memory care. (One parent in independent living and one in memory care). Quality of care in memory care is hit or miss as well - some great staff and some not very good. I think the independent living is really good - great food - the dining room is like a ...
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Carolina Reserve of Durham
4.8
My mom has been here for 6 months. Memory care. She's 91. The staff has been kind and caring. The facility isn't too big. About 50 residents I think. It's been a good experience all the way around. Memory care is difficult and they have done a really good job with my Mom.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Problematic communication between families and staff. Several reviews express frustration with the lack of effective communication from staff to families regarding their loved ones' care and well-being. At The Addison of Knightdale, the director was reportedly dishonest and did not keep families informed about their loved one's medication or beha ...
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Exceptional care for residents with dementia. Residents and families praise the dedication and compassion of staff in caring for those with dementia at communities like Sunrise of Raleigh, Franklin Manor, and Brookdale Cary. Staff go above and beyond to create a supportive and engaging environment for these residents.
Affordable memory care options. Some families find that memory care facilities offer more reasonable pricing compared to other assisted living options, like at Home Place of Burlington, The Reserve at Mills Farm, and Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care. They appreciate the cost-effectiveness while still receiving quality c ...
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Comfortable living spaces. Residents and families mention the importance of comfortable living spaces for their loved ones, with communities like Falls River Court, The Addison of Fuquay Varina, and Caswell House providing clean, homelike environments where residents feel at ease.
Engaging activities for residents. Families appreciate the variety of activities offered at communities to keep their loved ones engaged and active, from outdoor excursions to group events at places like Seasons at Southpoint, Franklin Manor, and Gabriel Manor.
Prompt response to emergencies. Residents and families feel reassured when staff quickly address emergencies and provide appropriate care, as seen at Mebane Ridge, Seasons at Southpoint, and The Addison of Knightdale. This peace of mind is crucial when caring for elderly loved ones.
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Tar River review score based on 409 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 409 reviews of 59 Tar River memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Tar River 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
Tar River review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Tar River 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 409 reviews of 59 Tar River memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Tar River 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.Tar River, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Tar River memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tar River memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tar River, 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 Tar River 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 Tar River 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
76.3%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.4%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.6%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.8%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.6%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Tar River 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 Tar River Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tar River, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79.7%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
67.8%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
74.6%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35.6%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tar River 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 Tar River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.6%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.9%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.8%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.9%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Tar River 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 Tar River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.5%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.9%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
54.2%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tar River 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 Tar River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
74.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.9%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.2%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.2%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.3%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.4%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.5%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
44.1%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Meadowmont, Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount and Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir are the top-rated memory care facilities near Tar River, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 70 memory care facilities near Tar River, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Tar River, North Carolina are Brookdale Meadowmont, Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount and Sunrise of Cary. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 70 memory care facilities near you in Tar River, 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 Tar River, 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 Tar River, 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 Tar River, North Carolina ranges from $1095 to $13600. The average Memory Care cost in Tar River, North Carolina is $5,843. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Tar River, North Carolina typically starts at $1095. 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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