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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cowans Ford, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Cowans Ford, A Place for Mom can help. With 5 memory care facilities in Cowans Ford, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wildwood, Harbor House and Moores Chapel.
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We haven't tried the food but my father in law isn't a big fan, that's the only reason for a middle answer. The staff has always been really great. Greetings us when we arrive, kind things to say about our...
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.
Experience the Southern charm and hospitality of Cadence Mooresville. Located just 10 minutes from the shores of Lake Norman, our community has a distinguished reputation among Mooresville’s families as the provider of choice for assisted living and dementia care. Cadence Mooresville is designed...
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9.3
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The staff (with the exception of maintenance) is phenomenal, so kind and very helpful. The maintenance is definitely an issue. My mother has had a couple of issues inside her apartment and filed work orders....
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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Photo of Cadence at Huntersville by Cogir
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8.9
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What we like the most about the community is the friendliness and always asking how they can do better. Yes, we would recommend Cadence at Huntersville to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Cadence Huntersville has been in the town of Huntersville for 5 successful years. Cadence houses both residents needing assisted living and a specialized secured setting for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. A strength of our community is the ability to age in place and transition care...
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I have been quite pleased with the facility as a whole. The caregivers are knowledgeable and so very kind to my husband. My husband is dealing with a debilitating form of dementia, he feels very insecure and...
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.
Charlotte's Newest Memory Care Community!At Northlake House, we're dedicated to helping our residents achieve their "best life." By creating a safe, engaging, and therapeutic environment, we are committed to maximizing the dignity and self-confidence of every resident, allowing them to enjoy time...
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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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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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Cost of memory care in Cowans Ford, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cowans Ford is $5,013 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bessemer City, NC with an average of $4,692 per month.

Memory care costs in Cowans Ford, NC, vs. nearby cities

Cowans Ford, NC
$5,013/mo
$5,090/mo

Memory care costs in Cowans Ford, NC, vs. state and national averages

Cowans Ford, NC
$5,013/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

Memory care costs in Cowans Ford, NC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,013/mo

Memory care costs in Cowans Ford, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,598/mo
Studio
$5,391/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,210/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,895/mo

Senior living costs in Cowans Ford 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: Cowans Ford, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCowans Ford, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,013/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,444/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,321/mo$3,609/mo$4,073/mo
Memory Care
Cowans Ford, NC:$5,013/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Cowans Ford, NC:$4,444/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Cowans Ford, NC:$3,321/mo
North Carolina:$3,609/mo
U.S.:$4,073/mo
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Memory care costs in Cowans Ford, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Cowans Ford 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 Cowans Ford, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cowans Ford 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 median 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
Cowans Ford, NC$6,077/mo$5,413/mo+12.3%
North Carolina$5,574/mo$5,400/mo+3.2%
National$5,644/mo$5,491/mo+2.8%
Cowans Ford, NC
2024 average cost:$6,077/mo
2023 average cost:$5,413/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,574/mo
2023 average cost:$5,400/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,644/mo
2023 average cost:$5,491/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in Cowans Ford

Recent reviews for memory care in Cowans Ford

Cadence at Mint Hill by Cogir

4.8
With our loved one being on the memory care side our loved one is not in the mental state where he is going to be participating in a lot of activities - this community does not really have extra curricular activities that some of the larger places have. However on the independent living and ...
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Brighton Gardens of Charlotte

4.0
I would recommend Brighton Gardens of Charlotte to others. I myself have not tried the food, but my loved one feels that it needs improvement. But his opinion may be because they are not offering items that he likes. The Director, [name removed], does really care and is great about keeping the ...
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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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Cowans Ford review score based on 25 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 5 Cowans Ford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cowans Ford 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

Cowans Ford review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Cowans Ford, NC5 facilities
8.9
Huntersville, NC10 facilities
8.5
Cornelius, NC9 facilities

Review subcategories for Cowans Ford 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 25 reviews of 5 Cowans Ford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cowans Ford 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.
Cowans Ford, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.8
Activities
4.3
3.7
Value for cost*
4.3
3.8
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Cowans Ford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cowans Ford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cowans Ford, 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 Cowans Ford 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 Cowans Ford 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
40%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cowans Ford 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 Cowans Ford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cowans Ford, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cowans Ford 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 Cowans Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cowans Ford, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Cowans Ford 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 Cowans Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cowans Ford, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cowans Ford 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 Cowans Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cowans Ford, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Cowans Ford

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 Cowans Ford protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Arbor Ridge at Huntersville and Cadence at Huntersville by Cogir are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cowans Ford, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 5 memory care facilities near Cowans Ford, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Cowans Ford, North Carolina are Morningside of Concord, Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Sunrise of Providence. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 5 memory care facilities near you in Cowans Ford, 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 Cowans Ford, 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 Cowans Ford, 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 Cowans Ford, North Carolina ranges from $1551 to $8925. The average Memory Care cost in Cowans Ford, North Carolina is $5,013. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cowans Ford, North Carolina typically starts at $1551. 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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