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Memory care in Wood 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 Wood is about $5,475 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 48 communities, read 909 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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, Hampton Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hampton Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle. The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of...
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.
Welcome to a quaint little community of friends and neighbors tucked neatly at the edge of one of the loveliest of America's historic towns. Tarboro, North Carolina, settled centuries ago, hasn't lost a bit of its original charm. Main Street, with its village shops, town square and stately homes,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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: Memory Care
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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.
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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Wood, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wood is $5,475 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Halifax, NC with an average of $4,252 per month.

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

Wood, NC
$5,475/mo
$4,873/mo
$4,823/mo

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

Wood, NC
$5,475/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,475/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,707/mo
Studio
$6,821/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,757/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,119/mo

Senior living costs in Wood 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: Wood, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWood, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,475/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$4,148/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$4,002/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Wood, NC:$5,475/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Wood, NC:$4,148/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Wood, NC:$4,002/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Wood, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Wood 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 Wood, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Wood 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
Wood, NC$7,261/mo$6,488/mo+11.9%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Wood, NC
2024 average cost:$7,261/mo
2023 average cost:$6,488/mo
Percent change:+11.9%
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 Wood

Recent reviews for memory care in Wood

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!!

Brighton Gardens of Raleigh

3.9
When I first got to this community, I feel like the staff are warming up to me and kind and caring but I feel like it took a while. I feel like sometimes they are sitting around a lot but this is a hard job. I know that they are learning more about my mom and getting to know her and I appreciate ...
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Brookdale Durham

5.0
My dad moved in earlier this year. We had him in another place and was not happy there. We made the decision to move him and it turned out to be the best thing we could have done. Dad has made so many friends and just loves his caregivers. Anytime I reach out to the community, the Executive ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Prompt and effective communication with families. Several reviews highlight the importance of clear and timely communication between staff and families. At Morningside of Raleigh, the director made an effort to put families at ease during the moving process and was always responsive to questions and concerns. At TerraBella Knightdale, despi ...
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Personalized care plans and attention to individual needs. Many families appreciated the individualized attention their loved ones received at their senior living communities. At Sunrise of Raleigh, staff went above and beyond to understand and meet the unique needs of residents, ensuring they were well taken care of. At Franklin Manor, the care tea ...
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Engaging activities tailored to residents' interests. Activities were a key factor in many residents' satisfaction with their senior living experience. At Gabriel Manor, the Activities Director at Gabriel Manor kept residents engaged with a variety of activities that catered to their interests and abilities. At Franklin Manor, 'the golden girls ...
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Warm and welcoming staff and environment. Several reviews mentioned the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community, creating a welcoming atmosphere for residents. At Cadence at North Raleigh by Cogir, the staff's kindness and attentiveness made residents feel like they were at home. At Gabriel Manor, the welcoming en ...
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Accommodating facilities and services for various needs. Senior living communities provided accommodations to cater to the unique needs of their residents. At Wake Assisted Living Memory Care, Wake Assisted Living Memory Care accepted Special Assistance/Medicaid and offered less expensive monthly fees compared to other facilities in Raleigh. At Spr ...
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Thoughtfully planned common areas and outdoor spaces. Well-planned common areas and outdoor spaces were appreciated by residents and families. At Cadence at North Raleigh by Cogir, the beautiful gardens and walking trails at the community offered opportunities for residents to socialize and enjoy the outdoors. At Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount, th ...
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Wood review score based on 219 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 219 reviews of 37 Wood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wood 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

Wood review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Wood, NC37 facilities
8.6
Castalia, NC6 facilities
8.6
Red Oak, NC8 facilities

Review subcategories for Wood 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 219 reviews of 37 Wood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wood 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.
Wood, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
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Wood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood, 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 Wood 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 Wood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wood, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wood 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 Wood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wood, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wood 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 Wood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wood, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood 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 Wood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wood, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
56.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood 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 Wood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wood, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.9%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Wood

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount, Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir and Morningside of Raleigh are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wood, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 48 memory care facilities near Wood, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 48 memory care facilities near you in Wood, 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 Wood, 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 Wood, 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 Wood, North Carolina ranges from $1800 to $14500. The average Memory Care cost in Wood, North Carolina is $5,475. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wood, North Carolina typically starts at $1800. 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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