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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Willow Springs, NC

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Memory care in Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs is about $6,121 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 191 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Willow Springs Memory Care Facilities | 191 Reviews

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Photo of TerraBella Fuquay-Varina
11 Photo available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
54 reviews
8.9
Review score
54 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
24%
3 star
13%
2 star
9%
1 star
17%
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They staff was always friendly and welcoming. Providing updates. I visited my father 4-5 times per week. Business Manager was great and helpful. Improvement areas- Seemed to have issues administering...
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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3535 Photos available
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8.7
Review score
24 reviews
8.7
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24 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
25%
3 star
4%
2 star
17%
1 star
0%
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I believe a process change needs to take place for every new resident to the Community. I can only speak for Garner location as that is where my loved one was. Change I suggest is: Every new Memory Care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Surrounded by mature longleaf pine trees, the subtle Queen Anne-style details and pristine landscaping give Cadence at Garner an undeniable charm. We are a senior living community located in southern Garner, North Carolina, that offers assisted living and memory care services. Just a short drive...
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8.0
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47 reviews
8.0
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47 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
23%
3 star
11%
2 star
9%
1 star
6%
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We chose Gabriel Manor because I knew somebody that placed a relative there and they were very happy with it, also the location was about 15-20 minutes from my house. I have longtime healthcare. I've lost...
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.
Gabriel Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care community opened in 2013 as Clayton, NC's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Saber Health Care Group is our parent company located in Ohio. Gabriel Manor is located between the "Cleveland" community and the town of Clayton off Highway...
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1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.3
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27 reviews
7.3
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27 reviews
5 star
26%
4 star
26%
3 star
22%
2 star
7%
1 star
19%
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My dad’s transition to memory care was the best decision that could have been made for him. He is adjusting well and he is content. He loves the food and the caregivers. He rarely asks to go home now. We...
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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1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
6.7
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37 reviews
6.7
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37 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
32%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
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3%
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They are very nice and friendly. There housekeeping skills are lacking. Dusting and vacuuming rooms and helping residents putting things away such as laundry and personal items. Sometimes the laundry isn't...
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.
Life feels easy at our verdant community in Smithfield, North Carolina. Take a stroll along our lushly landscaped walking paths, or rock gently in one of the traditionally-styled chairs that line our front porch. We’ve designed our Brookdale Smithfield campus to be comfortable and yet have...
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Cost of memory care in Willow Springs, NC

The average cost of senior living in Willow Springs is $6,121 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunn, NC with an average of $5,339 per month.

Memory care costs in Willow Springs, NC, vs. nearby cities

Willow Springs, NC
$6,121/mo
$5,801/mo

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

Willow Springs, NC
$6,121/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,121/mo

Memory care costs in Willow Springs, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,637/mo
Studio
$6,589/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,566/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,700/mo

Senior living costs in Willow Springs 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: Willow Springs, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillow Springs, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$6,121/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$4,814/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$5,102/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Willow Springs, NC:$6,121/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Willow Springs, NC:$4,814/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
Willow Springs, NC:$5,102/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Willow Springs, NC, over time

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

Willow Springs, NCNC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Willow Springs, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Willow Springs 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
Willow Springs, NC$6,230/mo$5,367/mo+16.1%
North Carolina$6,450/mo$5,910/mo+9.1%
National$6,282/mo$5,847/mo+7.4%
Willow Springs, NC
2024 average cost:$6,230/mo
2023 average cost:$5,367/mo
Percent change:+16.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,450/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,282/mo
2023 average cost:$5,847/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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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 Willow Springs

Recent reviews for memory care in Willow Springs

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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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.

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
Lets start with the atmosphere, when you walk in you just feel like you are in a very serene place. Everybody looks so happy. The activities director is great and keeps everyone busy. We love to play cards! Its just wonderful and I absolutely love it here!

Willow Springs review score based on 46 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 5 Willow Springs memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Willow Springs 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

Willow Springs review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Willow Springs, NC5 facilities
8.3
Clayton, NC77 facilities
8.4
Wilson's Mills, NC76 facilities

Review subcategories for Willow Springs 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 46 reviews of 5 Willow Springs memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Willow Springs 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.
Willow Springs, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Willow Springs memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willow Springs memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willow Springs, 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 Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Willow Springs, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
100%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willow Springs, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
100%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
80%
25.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willow Springs, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
80%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
60%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willow Springs, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
80%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willow Springs, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
80%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Willow Springs

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