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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Baxter, NC

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Photo of LaurelHurst and LaurelWoodsCommunity card badge
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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58 reviews
9.8
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58 reviews
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The people are wonderful. They just need to replace the carpeting and stop losing clothes now and then. Other than that.....Great place!
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.
Experience lodge-like living while soaking up gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LaurelHurst. From thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans to the world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of...
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1717 Photos available
8.4
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40 reviews
8.4
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40 reviews
5 star
33%
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39%
3 star
13%
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5%
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10%
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The staff had been very helpful in our preparation for my wife to move into the facility. They were very attentive and helpful on the move in date. They have done everything possible to get her settled 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.
Just 30 minutes from Asheville, in the footprint of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Terrabella Hendersonville offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment near beautiful views, historic sites, shopping, dining and medical services. Senior residents enjoy our assisted living...
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11 Photo available
77 Floor plans available
7.0
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25 reviews
7.0
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25 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
28%
3 star
8%
2 star
8%
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8%
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I found the staff to be very helpful when needed. The one item that I had an issue with, was my Uncle was placed in the Memory Care Unit as he failed their test by one question. I spoke to the Administrator...
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.
Why opt for nursing home care when your needs can be met at our beautiful assisted living community in Western North Carolina? At Carolina Reserve, we accept a higher level of care than most realize – and our residents age in place without the need to move to a skilled nursing facility in the...
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77 Floor plans available
9.1
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123 reviews
9.1
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123 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
16%
3 star
2%
2 star
1%
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2%
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I would definitely recommend Heritage Hills Pacifica. I believe they have good care. I wish there was more communication with the family rather than me having to ask. I wish I would have follow up on the...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills.Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, the #1 retirement living community in Hendersonville. Our senior living community offers a full spectrum of independent living and memory care services administered by a specifically trained, caring...
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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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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
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The care that mom receives here is really great. The aides have been just wonderful with me and mom. The food can use some improvement. I think that it just might be because they don't use as fresh of...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Brookdale Heritage Circle is a dedicated memory care community in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Hendersonville, within easy reach of premium shopping, dining and quality health care, is an exceptional place to spend retirement. Hendersonville is warm and welcoming, with convenient access to the...
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Cost of memory care in Baxter, NC

The average cost of senior living in Baxter is $5,028 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rosman, NC with an average of $4,349 per month.

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

Baxter, NC
$5,028/mo
$4,599/mo

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

Baxter, NC
$5,028/mo
U.S. national average
$5,363/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,028/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,388/mo
Studio
$5,549/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,445/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,800/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Baxter over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Baxter

Recent reviews for memory care in Baxter

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.

Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville

5.0
The care and attention to detail is what sets this company apart. They truly strive to make the client and their family happy; which is extremely difficult in this time. Any questions I have are promptly answered and I have never had a problem regarding any issue!

Heritage Hills A Pacifica Senior Living Community in Hendersonville, NC

4.0
The community is a little older, however they do try and keep the community clean. The food appears to be fine. From what I have seen it is better or equal to what we have seen at other communities. My loved one is in a smaller locked memory care unit. This community also offers assisted ...
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Baxter review score based on 48 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 48 reviews of 7 Baxter memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Baxter 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

Baxter review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Baxter, NC7 facilities
8.0
Saluda, NC69 facilities
8.1
Hendersonville, NC8 facilities

Review subcategories for Baxter 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 48 reviews of 7 Baxter memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Baxter 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.
Baxter, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Baxter memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baxter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baxter, 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 Baxter 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 Baxter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Baxter, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
57.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Baxter 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 Baxter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Baxter, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Baxter 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 Baxter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baxter, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Baxter 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 Baxter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baxter, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baxter 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 Baxter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baxter, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 memory care facilities near Baxter, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Baxter, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in Baxter, 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 Baxter, 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 Baxter, 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 Baxter, North Carolina ranges from $1400 to $11435. The average Memory Care cost in Baxter, North Carolina is $5,028. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Baxter, North Carolina typically starts at $1400. 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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