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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Stem, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Stem, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Stem, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Westborough, Glenwood North and Delta Ridge.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Durham, Wake Forest and Youngsville.

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As a local Asian American family here in Durham and after looking at several places for our mom, we chose Brookdale Durham—and honestly, we’re glad we did. From the start, the staff made her feel welcome....
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.
At our exclusive senior living community in Durham, N.C., which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, you can be your best possible self in an environment of luxury, beauty and sophistication. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving...
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Last [date removed], I along with my mother and auntie (who both suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease) visited family members in NC. We determined that caring for them required more than one family member’s...
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, 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: 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.
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Stem, NC

The average cost of senior living in Stem is $5,900 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roxboro, NC with an average of $4,726 per month.

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

Stem, NC
$5,900/mo
$6,163/mo
$6,104/mo

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

Stem, NC
$5,900/mo
U.S. national average
$5,339/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,900/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,839/mo
Studio
$7,318/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,593/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,495/mo

Senior living costs in Stem 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: Stem, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStem, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,900/mo$4,996/mo$5,339/mo
Assisted Living$5,186/mo$4,150/mo$4,587/mo
Independent Living$3,629/mo$3,526/mo$4,064/mo
Memory Care
Stem, NC:$5,900/mo
North Carolina:$4,996/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
Assisted Living
Stem, NC:$5,186/mo
North Carolina:$4,150/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Independent Living
Stem, NC:$3,629/mo
North Carolina:$3,526/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Stem

Recent reviews for memory care in Stem

Carolina Reserve of Durham

4.8
My mom has been here for 6 months. Memory care. She's 91. The staff has been kind and caring. The facility isn't too big. About 50 residents I think. It's been a good experience all the way around. Memory care is difficult and they have done a really good job with my Mom.

Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care

4.6
The activities director is wonderful in memory care. My loved one in memory care receives very good care and attention from the staff. The only downfall I see, is that they need more staff. There are three meals a day served to the residents, and they have some choices to choose from. Some ...
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TerraBella Northridge in Raleigh, NC

5.0
My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Dementia in 2012. I quit my job to become his full-tme caregiver. By 2020, I knew I needed assistance and began to look for memory care facilities. Due to the pandemic, I was not able to physically visit facilities, so all tours were done virtually. ...
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Stem memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stem memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stem, 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 Stem 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 Stem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stem, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
64.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stem 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 Stem Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stem, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stem 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 Stem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stem, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37%
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Availability of select dining options in Stem 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 Stem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stem, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
28.2%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
32.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stem 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 Stem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stem, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
35.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
27.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir, Sunrise of Raleigh and Carolina Reserve of Durham are the top-rated memory care facilities near Stem, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 6 memory care facilities near Stem, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Stem, North Carolina are Sunrise of Raleigh and Carolina Reserve of Durham. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 6 memory care facilities near you in Stem, 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 Stem, 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 Stem, 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 Stem, North Carolina ranges from $1800 to $11570. The average Memory Care cost in Stem, North Carolina is $5,900. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Stem, 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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