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Memory care in Transylvania 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 Transylvania County is about $4,690 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 242 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Transylvania County Memory Care Facilities | 242 Reviews

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Photo of Spring Park Assisted Living and Memory Care
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55 Floor plans available
8.8
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My mother was admitted to memory care at Spring Park recently and we have been thrilled with her care. We are able to visit with no restrictions and her hospice team is also allowed to see her in addition to...
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.
Spring Park is an Atlas Senior Living Community with a separate secure memory care wing.Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally stimulating. We encourage our residents to celebrate the joys of life...
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77 Floor plans available
8.6
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All of the living units are in one story, detached homes. There are no high-rise apartments. The feeling is that of a little village rather than a big facility. The activities are impressive, despite having...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
About the facilityHeritage Hills Senior LivingFind peaceful retirement options in Heritage Hills’ tucked-away community surrounded by dense tree lines. This neighborhood community offers independent living and memory care in Hendersonville, North Carolina, and rows of single-family homes...
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Photo of Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville
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77 Floor plans available
8.6
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There simply are no words that are adequate to give Carolina Reserve at Hendersonville enough credit for all they have done for our mother in her last years. The staff has been so patient, kind and lovely to...
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.
Why opt for nursing home care when your needs can be met at our beautiful assisted living community in Western North Carolina? At Carolina Reserve, we accept a higher level of care than most realize – and our residents age in place without the need to move to a skilled nursing facility in the...
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Staff is very kind however weekends tends to be understaffed. Any concerns I've had are addressed easily. Rooms are nice and food is plentiful. Staff seems to know residents and treat them with respect.
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.
Just 30 minutes from Asheville, in the footprint of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Terrabella Hendersonville offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment near beautiful views, historic sites, shopping, dining and medical services. Senior residents enjoy our assisted living...
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My loved one is a resident at this facility and it has been great!
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.
Photo of Kingsbridge House
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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
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.
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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This is a nice smaller community that works with memory care only, my brother has a nice private room with a shared bathroom and they were willing to work with my brother who has a catheter which a lot of...
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.
Haywood House provides a secure, supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer's and memory-related dementias. All our staff members undergo and successfully complete specialized training in the care and service of those with Alzheimer's and related dementias. 'Our Memory Care...
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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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
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.
Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
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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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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 Transylvania County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Transylvania County is $4,690 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, NC with an average of $4,728 per month.

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

Transylvania County, NC
$4,690/mo
$4,802/mo
$5,594/mo

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

Transylvania County, NC
$4,690/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,690/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,140/mo
Studio
$5,626/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,232/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,750/mo

Senior living costs in Transylvania 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: Transylvania County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTransylvania County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,690/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$4,206/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$3,296/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Transylvania County, NC:$4,690/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Transylvania County, NC:$4,206/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Transylvania County, NC:$3,296/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Transylvania County, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Transylvania County 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.

Transylvania County, NCNC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Transylvania County, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Transylvania County 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
Transylvania County, NC$6,049/mo$6,123/mo-1.2%
North Carolina$6,328/mo$5,910/mo+7.1%
National$6,152/mo$5,838/mo+5.4%
Transylvania County, NC
2024 average cost:$6,049/mo
2023 average cost:$6,123/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,328/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,152/mo
2023 average cost:$5,838/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Transylvania County

Recent reviews for memory care in Transylvania County

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!

Heritage Hills Senior Living in Hendersonville, NC

3.6
I would definitely recommend Heritage Hills Pacifica. I believe they have good care. I wish there was more communication with the family rather than me having to ask. I wish I would have follow up on the hydration protocol and when she had lab work.

Spring Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Travelers Rest, SC

4.0
My mother was in memory care only for 12 days before she died. The workers were caring and compassionate. They took great care of her. Everyone is friendly and loving and they keep the residents busy with activities.

Transylvania County review score based on 36 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 11 Transylvania County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Transylvania 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

Transylvania County review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Transylvania County, NC11 facilities
8.5
Rosman, NC6 facilities
8.4
Brevard, NC8 facilities

Review subcategories for Transylvania 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 36 reviews of 11 Transylvania County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Transylvania 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.
Transylvania County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.1
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.0
3.8
Activities
2.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
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Transylvania County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Transylvania County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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 Transylvania County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Transylvania County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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

Spring Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hills Senior Living and Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Transylvania County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near Transylvania County, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 12 memory care facilities near you in Transylvania County, 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 Transylvania County, 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 Transylvania County, 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 Transylvania County, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $12890. The average Memory Care cost in Transylvania County, North Carolina is $4,690. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Transylvania County, North Carolina typically starts at $1500. 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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