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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Big Ridge, NC
If your loved one needs memory care in Big Ridge, A Place for Mom can help. With 37 memory care facilities in Big Ridge, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Big Ridge incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Big Ridge memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Big Ridge, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Waynesville, Brevard and Cashiers.
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9.9
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54 reviews
The meals are improving and what we like the most about LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods is that our loved ones have made several friends. They also have amazing doctors there! And are right across the street...
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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40 reviews
Belvedere Commons has been a near perfect solution to our care needs. Will recommend them to others without hesitation. A great size. Not too small, not too large. Location was a big plus for us as Belvedere...
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.
At Belvedere Commons of Seneca, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the convenience of restaurant-style dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests. Beautiful Lake Keowee, the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, beaches and great weather set...
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11 reviews
I would highly recommend Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square to others. The staff bent over backwards to help us out since I was out of town. Kind and loving staff. Housekeeping does a great job. The...
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.
Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square | Clemson is an assisted living and memory care community. Our senior living community serves seniors in Clemson, South Carolina and is located in the Patrick Square’s Town Center. Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square is conveniently located within an...
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9.1
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19 reviews
The people are kind and caring, the place is clean, the food looks very good. We're very happy with Spring Park. They listen and they care about the residents. That is not always the case! Also, people...
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 Park is an Atlas Senior Living Community with a separate secure memory care wing.Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally stimulating. We encourage our residents to celebrate the joys of life...
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9.1
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80 reviews
The facility is a great place for someone that is looking for earlier care in Alzheimers and Dementia patients. The staff is friendly and always willing to help when possible. They were there at a time we...
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.
Oaks at Greenville offers all the amenities and services of assisted living, but includes specially trained staff who are focused on the needs of residents with memory impairment. Three neighborhoods are designed to accommodate the different stages of Alzheimer's and related dementia. We consider...
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9.1
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49 reviews
The staff I've worked with are kind and helpful. My father doesn't need much help so he doesn't make use of a lot of the amenities offered. The transport to the doctor is super helpful! Medication has been...
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.
Oakview Park Senior LivingFind your place with us!Oakview Park is Powdersville's newest senior living community, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care.It is our goal to enhance the quality of life of our resident members by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...
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9.1
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53 reviews
Everyone here is knowledgeable, helpful and professional. They knew exactly what requirements were required to get my mother situated and made it a smooth transition. My mom is loved, respected and taken...
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.
Tucked away in the heart of historic Greenville, The Parker assisted living and memory care community often feels more like a family reunion than a traditional senior living experience. This is the place where you can enjoy everything you need for a wonderful retirement. From a custom care plan...
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8.8
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55 reviews
I liked the place and would have kept her there but she said she didn't like it. There were always activities and she did a lot of walking to stay active. I only worried about her getting enough to drink...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Reynolds MountainIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Asheville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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8.6
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7 reviews
I could not recommend Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care highly enough. And, in fact, I have! Of course, no place is perfect, but they have done everything possible to make my husband comfortable, feel safe,...
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.
The Hilltop Memory Care of Greenville is a family owned community. The community took their first resident April 19, 2017. This is a 54 bed memory care community. As you enter through the front door you will encounter a large living room with cathedral ceilings and then walk through wide hallways...
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8.5
Review score
17 reviews
The staff, especially the care staff, are easy to contact and always respectful of my mom and myself. They go out of their way to accommodate the patient's needs. I am blessed to have found the Residences,...
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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8.5
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38 reviews
Terra Bella is a very good and caring place. Beautiful setting. The staff went out of their way to help a sometimes difficult tenant. When we got palliative care the NP was a game changer with my MIL'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.
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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8.5
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22 reviews
Everyone was incredibly friendly at Waterstone, and helpful when my sister moved in. Also, the new head of nursing is raising the bar on the support being provided by the aides.
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.
Located in Downtown Greenville, SC, Waterstone on Augusta is a premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community that brings a new, enriching lifestyle to seniors in our growing neighborhood. From the time you walk through the doors, this is obviously no understatement. We strive to enhance the...
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8.5
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14 reviews
Really like the staff so far and although change is hard for older folks, I think they are working to make certain Mom is happy.
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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8.0
Review score
2 reviews
My loved one is a resident at this facility and it has been great!
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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8.0
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6 reviews
I agree with all of the positive reviews but add that the facility is very well maintained I could not find the slightest issue As for the meals, most weekday meals are sometimes disgusting and barely...
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.
Hayesville House is a memory care community located in Hayesville, NC. Hayesville is a small town located in the western tip of North Carolina. It provides a warm and homey community for all who live there. The Hayesville House uniquely provides care through all the stages of Dementia. Because...
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7.9
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49 reviews
We chose TerraBella Summit because of the staff friendliness and the overall cleanliness of the facility. It really is a fantastic place, staff is very attentive. Just need more staff
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.
Pendleton Manor is located in the downtown area of Greenville, SC and is owned and operated by Schonberg and Associates. It is the oldest, most established Assisted Living in Greenville. Along with the 35 bed assisted living, Pendleton Manor also has a 30 bed secured memory care unit...
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7.3
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32 reviews
[name removed] is a true professional and made our transition so easy. Based on the experience we have had so far with the Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge community, we would recommend them to other...
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.
Every senior deserves an exceptional retirement experience no matter where they are on life’s journey. Here at our memory care community in Asheville, North Carolina, your loved one can enjoy a rich and fulfilling life surrounded by a compassionate care team that works day and night to make sure...
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Our loved one is settling in and acclimating to her recent move to the Franklin House. We love the location and its close proximity to our home. Franklin House is a beautiful place. It is very homey 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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Franklin House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Franklin House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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Kingsbridge provides excellent care for my dad. The food is pretty good and the activities help keep him engaged. The staff is very personable and friendly. Beautiful courtyard !
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.
Kingsbridge House is a memory care community located in Brevard, NC. Cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a cozy town filled with tremendous cultural & natural opportunities. The caring staff at Kingsbridge House receive specialized training to care for their residents. This care...
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This is a nice smaller community that works with memory care only, my brother has a nice private room with a shared bathroom and they were willing to work with my brother who has a catheter which a lot 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.
Haywood House provides a secure, supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer's and memory-related dementias. All our staff members undergo and successfully complete specialized training in the care and service of those with Alzheimer's and related dementias. 'Our Memory Care...
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24 reviews
Overall we are happy with our experience with Carolina Reserve. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones.
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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Staff was terrific! Friendly, extremely helpful and professional! The surroundings are clean, bright and well maintained. Safety of residents are a priority. A large variety of activities to choose from...
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.
Cascades Verdae is a luxury continuing care retirement community in Greenville, South Carolina. Located on 40 acres and just minutes from downtown Greenville, our private gated community offers a lifestyle that is second to none. Members enjoy beautiful accommodations, industry-leading Care...
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9.1
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123 reviews
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...
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.
Cost of memory care in Big Ridge, NC
The average cost of senior living in Big Ridge is $4,825 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hayesville, NC with an average of $4,169 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Big Ridge, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Big Ridge, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Big Ridge vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Big Ridge, NC by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Big Ridge
Recent reviews for memory care in Big Ridge
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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The Blake at Hollingsworth Park in Greenville, SC
4.5
The facility is beautiful and new, the food was excellent....chef was great and accommodating. I felt the individual attention to my Dad was not always given as promised. There were a few times I had to follow up with administrators for follow through. The respite fees are expensive but it is ...
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Big Ridge review score based on 222 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 222 reviews of 37 Big Ridge memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Big Ridge 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
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Review subcategories for Big Ridge 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 222 reviews of 37 Big Ridge memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Big Ridge 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.Big Ridge, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Big Ridge memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Ridge memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Ridge, 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 Big Ridge 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 Big Ridge 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
59.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.8%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.6%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.9%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.9%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Big Ridge 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 Big Ridge Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.9%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.2%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.6%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Ridge 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 Big Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Ridge 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 Big Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Ridge 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 Big Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.8%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Belvedere Commons of Seneca and Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square are the top-rated memory care facilities near Big Ridge, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 37 memory care facilities near Big Ridge, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 37 memory care facilities near you in Big Ridge, 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 Big Ridge, North Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Big Ridge, North Carolina ranges from $1600 to $11435. The average Memory Care cost in Big Ridge, North Carolina is $4,825. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Big Ridge, North Carolina typically starts at $1600. 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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