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Alzheimer’s care in Spruce Pine incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Spruce Pine memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Spruce Pine, 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.
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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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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Cost of memory care in Spruce Pine, NC

The average cost of senior living in Spruce Pine is $4,760 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,039 per month.

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

Spruce Pine, NC
$4,760/mo
$4,924/mo

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

Spruce Pine, NC
$4,760/mo
U.S. national average
$5,339/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,760/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,540/mo
Studio
$5,836/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,373/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,654/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Spruce Pine

Recent reviews for memory care in Spruce Pine

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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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.

Spruce Pine review score based on 192 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 192 reviews of 45 Spruce Pine memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Spruce Pine 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

Spruce Pine review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Spruce Pine, NC45 facilities
8.2
Bakersville, NC6 facilities
8.0
Crossnore, NC45 facilities

Review subcategories for Spruce Pine 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 192 reviews of 45 Spruce Pine memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Spruce Pine 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.
Spruce Pine, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Spruce Pine memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spruce Pine memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spruce Pine, 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 Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Spruce Pine, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.2%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.3%
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
58.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.2%
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
52.8%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Spruce Pine, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.4%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.8%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.9%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.3%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Spruce Pine, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.4%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.7%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.4%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Spruce Pine, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.9%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.8%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
39.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Spruce Pine, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.7%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.6%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.1%
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
35.8%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.4%
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
50.9%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Brookdale Colonial Heights and Brookdale Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Spruce Pine, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 51 memory care facilities near Spruce Pine, North Carolina. See the full list.

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

The 51 memory care facilities near you in Spruce Pine, 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 Spruce Pine, 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 Spruce Pine, 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 Spruce Pine, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $11435. The average Memory Care cost in Spruce Pine, North Carolina is $4,760. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Spruce Pine, 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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