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Memory care in Whitley Heights 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 Whitley Heights is about $5,809 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 79 communities, read 1643 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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 While Phoenix a little outdated, and it’s not very large or fancy, it is so clean and nicely decorated.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...
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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.
Photo of Durham Ridge Assisted Living
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.
We are a 120 bed (96 assisted living and 24 special care unit) facility. We specialize in elderly psychiatric care and have multi-disciplinary team that includes a medical director, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language services.
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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.
The Magnolia is an assisted living and memory care community located in Clinton, NC. Clinton is a beautiful city with a newly renovated downtown, tree-lined streets, and historic homes. It is known as a friendly and welcoming community where neighbors come together to support one another. The...
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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.
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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They keep up on my father in law and he is very happy with everything and doing better in this place then at home. Anything that needs to be done is always taken care of immediately and the meals are also...
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.
Snow Hill Assisted Living is located in a small, quiet town of Snow Hill, Greene County, North Carolina. The town is named from the beautiful white sandy banks of the nearby Contentnea Creek. This asssited living community has made its home to many seniors requiring assisted living and care for...
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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.
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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.
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My loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly 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.
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My mother passed at Lenore assisted-living in July . It has taken me a while to write this review but I want to let anyone who is looking for a place for their loved to know that I couldn’t have asked...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Lenior Assisted Living located at 2773 Pinewood Home Drive in Pink Hill. Lenoir Assisted Living offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit...

Cost of memory care in Whitley Heights, NC

The average cost of senior living in Whitley Heights is $5,809 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunn, NC with an average of $5,339 per month.

Memory care costs in Whitley Heights, NC, vs. nearby cities

Whitley Heights, NC
$5,809/mo

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

Whitley Heights, NC
$5,809/mo
U.S. national average
$5,537/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,809/mo

Memory care costs in Whitley Heights, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,767/mo
Studio
$7,096/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,267/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,026/mo

Senior living costs in Whitley Heights 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: Whitley Heights, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhitley Heights, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,809/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Assisted Living$4,809/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Independent Living$5,848/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Memory Care
Whitley Heights, NC:$5,809/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Assisted Living
Whitley Heights, NC:$4,809/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Independent Living
Whitley Heights, NC:$5,848/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Memory care costs in Whitley Heights, NC, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Whitley Heights, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Whitley Heights 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
Whitley Heights, NC$6,796/mo$6,417/mo+5.9%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Whitley Heights, NC
2024 average cost:$6,796/mo
2023 average cost:$6,417/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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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What families are saying about memory care in Whitley Heights

Recent reviews for memory care in Whitley Heights

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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Spring Arbor of Wilson

5.0
The staff at Spring Arbor is fantastic! They are always friendly and take great care of the residents. My Mother has been there a few years and I never have to worry about her care. I would highly recommend Spring Arbor of Wilson!!

Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and knowledgeable memory care staff. Several reviews praise the care and attention given by memory care staff at various communities. At Franklin Manor, the team is described as going 'above and beyond', ensuring residents are well-cared for and treated as individuals. At TerraBella Knightdale, the team is commended for their ' ...
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Varied and engaging activities for residents. Residents find joy in the range of activities offered at their communities, with families expressing appreciation for the wide variety on offer. At Morningside of Raleigh, the community organizes activities such as gardening, singing, and outings to nearby parks, while at Seasons at Southpoin ...
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Professional and responsive communication with families. Families are kept informed and involved in their loved ones' care through frequent, clear, and effective communication from staff. At Franklin Manor, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually, to keep everyone updated ...
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Comfortable and homely living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and comfort of the private rooms and communal areas at their communities. At Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care, the community is described as 'clean' and 'welcoming', while at Parkwood Village and The Landing, the housekeeping is 'good' and the liv ...
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Thoughtful and personalized care plans. Individualized care plans are a key feature of many communities, with staff taking the time to understand each resident's unique needs and preferences. At Brookdale Cary, families note that staff 'really know their residents' and tailor care to individual requirements. This personalized approa ...
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Supportive and caring community atmosphere. A positive and caring community atmosphere is crucial for the well-being of residents, and several reviews highlight the sense of camaraderie and companionship found at their communities. At Franklin Manor, staff are described as 'caring' and 'passionate' about providing excellent care, while ...
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Whitley Heights review score based on 394 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 394 reviews of 63 Whitley Heights memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Whitley Heights 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

Whitley Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Whitley Heights, NC63 facilities
8.4
Wilson's Mills, NC76 facilities
8.4
Smithfield, NC81 facilities

Review subcategories for Whitley Heights 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 394 reviews of 63 Whitley Heights memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Whitley Heights 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.
Whitley Heights, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Whitley Heights memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitley Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitley Heights, 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 Whitley Heights 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 Whitley Heights 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
69.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Whitley Heights 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 Whitley Heights 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
71.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whitley Heights 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 Whitley Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitley Heights, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
52.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitley Heights 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 Whitley Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
54%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whitley Heights 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 Whitley Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
61.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Whitley Heights

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