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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mc Dowell County, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Mc Dowell County, A Place for Mom can help. With 52 memory care facilities in Mc Dowell County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Mc Dowell County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Mc Dowell County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Mc Dowell County, 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.
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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.
1. Great location, middle of Johnson City and close to VA & Hospital, Shopping,Restaurants2. Outstanding Activity Programs in and outside, very community involved3. Wonderful food, mostly cooked from scratch4. RN & LPN on Staff5. Beautiful Spa, Beauty/Barber Ship, Manicure & Pedicure...
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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 Mc Dowell County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mc Dowell County is $4,604 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,039 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mc Dowell County, NC vs. nearby counties

Mc Dowell County, NC
$4,604/mo
$4,618/mo
$5,467/mo

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

Mc Dowell County, NC
$4,604/mo
U.S. national average
$5,339/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mc Dowell County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,604/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Mc Dowell County, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,406/mo
Studio
$5,592/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,098/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,178/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Mc Dowell County

Recent reviews for memory care in Mc Dowell County

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.

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.

Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Granite Falls, NC

3.6
The first impression was excellent. Everyone smiled and was very pleasant. We were given the tour and loved the place which made us bring my mom up to see it. She fell in love with the place and the room in which she was going to stay in. She has been there since December. We have ...
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Mc Dowell County review score based on 171 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 171 reviews of 45 Mc Dowell County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mc Dowell County 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

Mc Dowell County review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Mc Dowell County, NC45 facilities
7.8
Marion, NC48 facilities
8.3
Old Fort, NC10 facilities

Review subcategories for Mc Dowell County 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 171 reviews of 45 Mc Dowell County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mc Dowell County 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.
Mc Dowell County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Mc Dowell County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Dowell County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Dowell County, 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 Mc Dowell County 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 Mc Dowell County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mc Dowell County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.8%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.5%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.9%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.4%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.2%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.9%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mc Dowell County 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 Mc Dowell County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mc Dowell County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.4%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.1%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.7%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.4%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mc Dowell County 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 Mc Dowell County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Dowell County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.5%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.7%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.3%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Dowell County 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 Mc Dowell County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Dowell County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.9%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.7%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Dowell County 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 Mc Dowell County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Dowell County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.8%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.7%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.1%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.5%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.8%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.7%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.1%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50.9%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.3%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.1%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Brookdale Johnson City and Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mc Dowell County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 52 memory care facilities near Mc Dowell County, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Mc Dowell County, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Brookdale Johnson City. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 52 memory care facilities near you in Mc Dowell County, 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 Mc Dowell County, 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 Mc Dowell County, 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 Mc Dowell County, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $11435. The average Memory Care cost in Mc Dowell County, North Carolina is $4,604. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Mc Dowell County, 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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