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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Whaley, NC

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Memory care in Whaley 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 Whaley is about $4,561 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 46 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City
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My mom moved into Christian Assisted Living in March 2024 after a very long search for a memory care. Mom is receiving excellent and loving care while we have continue relief that she is protected 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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
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8.4
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They have great staff and God's answered our prayers for a temporary safe haven and place to heal for our loved one. We would recommend The Courtyards at Johnson City to other families who may need a place...
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.
The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeview 1 offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your loved one is well cared for in...
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9 reviews
8.3
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We absolutely love the staff and how they take care of Dad. However, we have not been pleased with the food. The cooking staff has changed multiple times since he moved there. We have also noticed that...
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.
Situated in the hills of Boone, North Caroline, lies our beautiful home, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Our senior living facility is only two miles from Watauga Medical Center and many primary care physicians. Your loved ones can enjoy exquisite mountain views while living stress free in our...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love 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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our 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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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Cost of memory care in Whaley, NC

The average cost of senior living in Whaley is $4,561 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,098 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Whaley, NC vs. nearby cities

Whaley, NC
$4,561/mo
$4,392/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Whaley, NC vs. the state and national average

Whaley, NC
$4,561/mo
U.S. national average
$5,440/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Whaley vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,561/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Whaley, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,234/mo
Studio
$5,918/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,039/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Whaley over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Whaley

Recent reviews for memory care in Whaley

Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City

4.1
The staff at Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City have shown solid follow through on open issues and good medical supervision. I would recommend it to other families.

Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone, NC

5.0
I will start by saying there were only 2 negatives. However, the positive experience did outweigh the negative, so in the last survey question I gave a rating of 5 (being best) still would hold true. My negatives were the deposit, which was a whole months rent along with processing fee up front, ...
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The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens

5.0
The staff has shown care , compassion and concern in their assistance of physical improvement as well as loving emotional support. Courtyard has become 2nd family. Thank you for the care and support you all provide for all your residents...

Whaley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whaley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whaley, 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 Whaley 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 Whaley 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
66.7%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Whaley 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 Whaley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whaley 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 Whaley 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
16.7%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Whaley 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 Whaley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whaley 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 Whaley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 memory care facilities near Whaley, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 6 memory care facilities near you in Whaley, 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 Whaley, 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 Whaley, 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 Whaley, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $9035. The average Memory Care cost in Whaley, North Carolina is $4,561. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Whaley, 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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