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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Union, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Union, A Place for Mom can help. With 78 memory care facilities in Union, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forest City, Marion and Rutherfordton.
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My dad has been here only for a few months but he is thriving in this environment. The facilities, the staff, the food are just a few of the outstanding qualities. We are very happy with his new home!
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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They were huge and they had all levels of care. We used them for rehab, and for memory care. In the rehab they knew that she had to be secured so they made sure to have her in a secure section when she was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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Cost of memory care in Union, NC

The average cost of senior living in Union is $4,513 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tryon, NC with an average of $4,435 per month.

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

Union, NC
$4,513/mo
$4,486/mo

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

Union, NC
$4,513/mo
U.S. national average
$5,339/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,513/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,186/mo
Studio
$5,156/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,828/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,492/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Union

Recent reviews for memory care in Union

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.

Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care

4.8
I have been well pleased with Hilltop Memory Care. My only concern has been difficulty in reaching staff. I received a voicemail expressing concern about my husband and was unable to reach anyone for over 12 hours. I hope this problem has been addressed. The director has assured me that my ...
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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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Union review score based on 424 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 424 reviews of 68 Union memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Union 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

Union review score compared against nearby cities

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Union, NC68 facilities
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Rutherfordton, NC79 facilities
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Spindale, NC68 facilities

Review subcategories for Union 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 424 reviews of 68 Union memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Union 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.
Union, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Union memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union, 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 Union 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 Union that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Union, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.8%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.3%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Union 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 Union Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Union, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.5%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.8%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.2%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.4%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union 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 Union partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Union, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.9%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
46.8%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.3%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Union 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 Union communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Union, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.5%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union 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 Union offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Union, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.7%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.6%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.1%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.3%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.6%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.8%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.1%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
44.2%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.4%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.8%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, The Springs at Simpsonville and Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff are the top-rated memory care facilities near Union, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 78 memory care facilities near Union, North Carolina. See the full list.

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

The 78 memory care facilities near you in Union, 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 Union, 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 Union, 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 Union, North Carolina ranges from $1300 to $11435. The average Memory Care cost in Union, North Carolina is $4,513. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Union, North Carolina typically starts at $1300. 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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