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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 41 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 Highlands.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Waynesville, Brevard and Highlands.
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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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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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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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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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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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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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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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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My Mother has been a resident of Shepherds Care for many years, starting in the general population and now in the Memory Care Unit. Given the lengthy duration of her residency, I have had numerous...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
When little things you or your loved one normally took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offers e perfect residential alternative.Shepherd's Care provides needed assistance while enabling residents to maintain feelings of independence and privacy.We...
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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 $4,888 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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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 206 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 206 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
Big Ridge review score compared against nearby cities
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 206 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
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4.4
Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.5
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%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
21.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 41 memory care facilities near Big Ridge, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Big Ridge, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Belvedere Commons of Seneca. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 41 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.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Big Ridge, 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 Big Ridge, North Carolina ranges from $1600 to $11435. The average Memory Care cost in Big Ridge, North Carolina is $4,888. 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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