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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Emma, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Emma, A Place for Mom can help. With 28 memory care facilities in Emma, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Emma incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Emma memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Emma, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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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...
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 offer spacious apartments, state of the art emergency call systems. We have a private dinning room where family and friends can have a private meal or party. We have a wonderful life enrichment program with arts, crafts, music, pet therapy, movies and shopping trips. We have a state of the art...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Emma, NC

The average cost of senior living in Emma is $4,654 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Biltmore Forest, NC with an average of $4,538 per month.

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

Emma, NC
$4,654/mo
$4,619/mo
$4,594/mo

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

Emma, NC
$4,654/mo
U.S. national average
$5,339/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,654/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,744/mo
Studio
$6,089/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,046/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,666/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Emma

Recent reviews for memory care in Emma

Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
We moved my grandmother into the memory care at Heritage Hills and they were very helpful throughout the whole process. Everyone was so nice and I really appreciated the professionalism they exhibited.

Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

4.8
This facility has been good, things are going really well. My dad is still living at home and visits my step mom here often. If they haven't seen him visit, they call him and check on him to make sure he's ok. They just go above and beyond. Housekeeping is often (sometimes daily) and they do a ...
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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!

Emma review score based on 97 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 97 reviews of 24 Emma memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Emma 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

Emma review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Emma, NC24 facilities
8.4
Woodfin, NC33 facilities
8.2
Asheville, NC34 facilities

Review subcategories for Emma 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 97 reviews of 24 Emma memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Emma 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.
Emma, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Emma memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emma memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emma, 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 Emma 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 Emma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Emma, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.4%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.4%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.1%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.7%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.6%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Emma 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 Emma Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Emma, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.7%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Emma 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 Emma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Emma, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Emma 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 Emma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Emma, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Emma 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 Emma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Emma, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.6%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.4%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
25%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.7%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 28 memory care facilities near Emma, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Emma, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 28 memory care facilities near you in Emma, 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 Emma, 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 Emma, 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 Emma, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $11435. The average Memory Care cost in Emma, North Carolina is $4,654. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Emma, 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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