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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cricket, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Cricket, A Place for Mom can help. With 34 memory care facilities in Cricket, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Elkin, Wilkesboro and Dellaplane.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Elkin, Wilkesboro and Dellaplane.

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zipAverageCost: $4,799

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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
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.
Twelve Oaks is a senior living community located in Mt.Airy, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Twelve Oaks we provide assisted living and Alzheimer's care. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping...
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Cost of memory care in Cricket, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cricket is $4,799 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Jefferson, NC with an average of $4,441 per month.

Memory care costs in Cricket, NC, vs. nearby cities

Cricket, NC
$4,799/mo

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

Cricket, NC
$4,799/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,799/mo

Memory care costs in Cricket, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,931/mo
Studio
$5,745/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,637/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,789/mo

Senior living costs in Cricket 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: Cricket, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCricket, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,799/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,378/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,341/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Cricket, NC:$4,799/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Cricket, NC:$4,378/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Cricket, NC:$3,341/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Cricket, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Cricket 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.

Cricket, NCNC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Cricket, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cricket 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
Cricket, NC$6,551/mo$5,987/mo+9.4%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Cricket, NC
2024 average cost:$6,551/mo
2023 average cost:$5,987/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,693/mo
2023 average cost:$6,328/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Cricket

Recent reviews for memory care in Cricket

Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Heritage of Cedar Rock in Mocksville, NC

4.8
All of the staff are great and take as much time as you need to talk any concerns we have and my mother in law is very happy there and she has made friends. I would highly recommend Heritage of Cedar Rock, it has been a great experience.

Brookstone of Clemmons

4.4
My mother is in Memory Care. Has a feeling of home. Staff feels like family. She has been there a year. She has a roommate. Their room has a nice sunroom also. They have a nice large bathroom with a handicap shower. Eventus Health handles her care. They come weekly. I do wish that they had ...
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Cricket review score based on 171 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 171 reviews of 28 Cricket memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cricket 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

Cricket review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Cricket, NC28 facilities
8.3
Wilkesboro, NC41 facilities
8.3

Review subcategories for Cricket 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 171 reviews of 28 Cricket memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cricket 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.
Cricket, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Cricket memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cricket memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cricket, 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 Cricket 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 Cricket that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cricket, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
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
75%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cricket 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 Cricket Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cricket, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cricket 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 Cricket partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cricket, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Cricket 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 Cricket communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cricket, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cricket 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 Cricket offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cricket, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Cricket

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 Cricket 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, Priddy Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care and Forest Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cricket, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 34 memory care facilities near Cricket, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Cricket, North Carolina is Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 34 memory care facilities near you in Cricket, 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 Cricket, 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 Cricket, 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 Cricket, North Carolina ranges from $950 to $10365. The average Memory Care cost in Cricket, North Carolina is $4,799. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cricket, North Carolina typically starts at $950. 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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