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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Barriers Mill, NC

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

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9.6
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My mom is new to the memory care unit. The staff have all been kind and welcoming. She's not a big fan of the food, however she's always offered an alternative. We would like to eventually get into a larger...
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.
Morningside of Concord is located just off Interstate 85; within a quaint community of families and neighbors.  Just minutes to the hospital and medical offices in one direction and the history of a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, Morningside is proud to offer...
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9.3
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7 reviews
9.3
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7 reviews
5 star
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14%
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Spring Arbor has been a wonderful place for my Mom. Her mobility continues to decrease and they are very good at helping her get around. She is not a social person but if she was they offer all sorts of...
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.
Spring Arbor of Albemarle, NC features spacious apartments and a highly dedicated and experienced staff certified in assisted senior living care. Our family of compassionate professionals makes Spring Arbor a place where our residents feel loved, like an extension of family. This day-to-day...
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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47 reviews
9.0
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28%
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9%
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2%
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Staffs communication. Cleanliness of facility. Staff kindness including kitchen staff making sure meals are available for all resident in room or in dining area. I would recommend
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.
Imagine being able to live by your own design, every single day. That means pursuing your passions, forging new friendships and fostering old connections—and living a truly vibrant life. That’s how life is at our community, which is conveniently located just 30 minutes outside Charlotte, North...
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Concord Place was a wonderful place. Other residents and family members voiced the same. Unfortunately, Concord Place has closed. The owner of that building did not renew the lease. A youth mental health...
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.
Concord Place is a pet friendly senior living community where we provide residents with quality care and assistance in their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
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We are extremely pleased with Terra Bella Harrisburg. We appreciate their professionalism, the genuine care of and for the residents, the restaurant like dining room, setting, and the variety activities...
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.
Situated in beautiful Harrisburg, a vibrant single-story community in the Charlotte Metro area, our assisted living community offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment and easy access to shopping, dining and medical services. Senior residents enjoy TerraBella Harrisburg’s welcoming...
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Brookdale has been a great fit for my mom. It has been especially challenging during the pandemic, but they have done a good job of helping my mom settle in and helping me to feel comfortable that she is...
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, 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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Cost of memory care in Barriers Mill, NC

The average cost of senior living in Barriers Mill is $6,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Charlotte, NC with an average of $6,777 per month.

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

Barriers Mill, NC
$6,859/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,859/mo

Memory care costs in Barriers Mill, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,896/mo
Studio
$6,839/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,373/mo

Senior living costs in Barriers Mill 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: Barriers Mill, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarriers Mill, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$6,859/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,604/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,337/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Barriers Mill, NC:$6,859/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Barriers Mill, NC:$5,604/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Barriers Mill, NC:$3,337/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Barriers Mill, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Barriers Mill and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Barriers Mill, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Barriers Mill have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barriers Mill, NC$6,683/mo$6,317/mo+5.8%
North Carolina$6,892/mo$6,488/mo+6.2%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Barriers Mill, NC
2024 average cost:$6,683/mo
2023 average cost:$6,317/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,892/mo
2023 average cost:$6,488/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Barriers Mill

Recent reviews for memory care in Barriers Mill

Brookdale Concord Parkway

3.7
I would recommend Brookdale's memory care to others for their loved ones. I would also recommend you go and visit your loved one that is in the community to ensure your loved one's room and bathroom are being cleaned by the community. In addition to the prior recommendations, please keep any ...
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Waltonwood Cotswold in Charlotte, NC

4.0
My mom generally gets good care in the memory unit at Waltonwood Cotswold. There’s not too much turnover in the direct caregiver staff, and the care manager is reasonably responsive when we have a question or concern. However, when my mom has a health concern, she almost always ends up in the ...
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TerraBella Salisbury

4.5
It's so difficult not being able to visit inside due to Covid. But it's been a lot better experience than I anticipated, because I feel my loved one's quality of life has improved, simply because she's interacting with other residents and staff. She feels safe, and she's not asking me to take ...
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Barriers Mill review score based on 3,959 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 3959 reviews of 134 Barriers Mill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barriers Mill 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

Barriers Mill review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Barriers Mill, NC134 facilities
8.3
Salisbury, NC134 facilities
9.6
Albemarle, NC2 facilities

Review subcategories for Barriers Mill 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 3,959 reviews of 134 Barriers Mill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Barriers Mill 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.
Barriers Mill, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.1
4.2
Activities
4.2
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
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Barriers Mill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barriers Mill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barriers Mill, 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 Barriers Mill 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 Barriers Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
62.2%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.9%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.5%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.7%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.9%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.9%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.6%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.7%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.4%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barriers Mill 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 Barriers Mill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barriers Mill, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.2%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.3%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.6%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barriers Mill 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 Barriers Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barriers Mill, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.7%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.6%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
47.5%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.8%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Barriers Mill 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 Barriers Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.3%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barriers Mill 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 Barriers Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barriers Mill, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
56%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.5%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.2%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.6%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.5%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.9%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.8%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
57.4%
41%
Dances
Dances
44%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Barriers Mill

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Barriers Mill protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside of Concord, Spring Arbor of Albemarle and Brookdale Concord Parkway are the top-rated memory care facilities near Barriers Mill, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Barriers Mill, North Carolina. See the full list.
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The 7 memory care facilities near you in Barriers Mill, 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 Barriers Mill, 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 Barriers Mill, 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 Barriers Mill, North Carolina ranges from $3700 to $12690. The average Memory Care cost in Barriers Mill, North Carolina is $6,859. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Barriers Mill, North Carolina typically starts at $3700. 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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