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Memory care in Waynesville 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 Waynesville is about $5,024 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 27 communities, read 553 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Brookdale Sevierville
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33 Floor plans available
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9.6
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Brookdale in Sevierville TN has been a God send for my Aunt. I am the co-caregiver of my Aunt. I would recommend Brookdale to anyone looking for a care center for their loved one. Excellent care, food...
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.
Something for EveryoneWith custom care plans, beautiful accommodations, a fun-filled events calendar and a care team on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make sure your every need is met, our assisted living and memory care community gives you all the freedom and independence you crave....
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33 Floor plans available
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65 reviews
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The Director of the memory care unit is very committed to delivering quality care and she develops her staff skill set to that end as well.
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.
Experience lodge-like living while soaking up gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LaurelHurst. From thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans to the world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of...
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2121 Floor plans available
9.0
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63 reviews
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63 reviews
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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain is very friendly. You feel at home the minute you walk in. Everything looked clean and well-kept. It looked like they had plenty of activities. You find anything you would like...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Reynolds MountainIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Asheville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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77 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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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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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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38 reviews
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That is was full memory care specializing in activities that help maintain some life for the residents. I would recommend to others
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.
Every senior deserves an exceptional retirement experience no matter where they are on life’s journey. Here at our memory care community in Asheville, North Carolina, your loved one can enjoy a rich and fulfilling life surrounded by a compassionate care team that works day and night to make sure...
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77 Floor plans available
8.6
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126 reviews
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126 reviews
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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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1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.6
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27 reviews
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27 reviews
5 star
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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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45 reviews
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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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8.0
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2 reviews
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2 reviews
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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 Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville
1111 Photos available
8.0
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32 reviews
8.0
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32 reviews
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We have no complaints with Dominion, but we moved our loved one to [community name removed] which is closer to our family. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have...
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.
When in-home care isn't enough, choosing the right care for your loved one is important. Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville focuses on caring for the individual with programs that can be tailored specifically to your loved one's needs. We are committed to providing a secure environment that...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City
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8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
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I took my loved one here from another facility and it is a very good place. The workers are great and the place is very clean. I would highly recommend Charter.
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 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...
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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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Our loved one is settling in and acclimating to her recent move to the Franklin House. We love the location and its close proximity to our home. Franklin House is a beautiful place. It is very homey and...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Franklin House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Franklin House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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55 reviews
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55 reviews
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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
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 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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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.
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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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...
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
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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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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
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.

Cost of memory care in Waynesville, NC

The average cost of senior living in Waynesville is $5,024 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bryson City, NC with an average of $4,688 per month.

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

Waynesville, NC
$5,024/mo
$5,927/mo

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

Waynesville, NC
$5,024/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,024/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,244/mo
Studio
$6,421/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,126/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,982/mo

Senior living costs in Waynesville 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: Waynesville, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaynesville, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,024/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$3,279/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$3,464/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Waynesville, NC:$5,024/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Waynesville, NC:$3,279/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Waynesville, NC:$3,464/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Waynesville, NC, over time

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

Waynesville, NCNC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Waynesville, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Waynesville 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
Waynesville, 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%
Waynesville, 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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Waynesville

Recent reviews for memory care in Waynesville

Freedom Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

5.0
My loved one adjusted very well. The community has been very well. The community as a whole has been good and is enjoyed by my loved one. The communication has been great, they are responsive to email and phone calls. The food smells and looks good the times I visit.

Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville

5.0
Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville is a very clean community. What I like the most about the this community is that they take patients out to eat and have various different activities going on throughout the week.

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!

Waynesville review score based on 104 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 104 reviews of 23 Waynesville memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waynesville 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

Waynesville review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Waynesville, NC23 facilities
8.6
Maggie Valley, NC25 facilities
8.4
Clyde, NC10 facilities

Review subcategories for Waynesville 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 104 reviews of 23 Waynesville memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Waynesville 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.
Waynesville, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
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3.8
Activities
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3.7
Value for cost*
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3.8
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Waynesville memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waynesville memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville 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 Waynesville 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
60.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waynesville 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 Waynesville Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waynesville, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waynesville 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 Waynesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waynesville, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Waynesville 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 Waynesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waynesville, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
43.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waynesville 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 Waynesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waynesville, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
56.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Waynesville

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