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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cullowhee, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Cullowhee, A Place for Mom can help. With 31 memory care facilities in Cullowhee, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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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...
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 Cullowhee, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cullowhee is $4,833 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hayesville, NC with an average of $4,169 per month.

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

Cullowhee, NC
$4,833/mo
$4,730/mo

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

Cullowhee, NC
$4,833/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,833/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,749/mo
Studio
$5,937/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,517/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,809/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,463/mo

Senior living costs in Cullowhee 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: Cullowhee, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCullowhee, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,833/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,229/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,345/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Cullowhee, NC:$4,833/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Cullowhee, NC:$3,229/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Cullowhee, NC:$3,345/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Cullowhee, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cullowhee 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
Cullowhee, NC$7,376/mo$7,704/mo-4.3%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Cullowhee, NC
2024 average cost:$7,376/mo
2023 average cost:$7,704/mo
Percent change:-4.3%
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

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What families are saying about memory care in Cullowhee

Recent reviews for memory care in Cullowhee

Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Freedom Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

5.0
My loved one adjusted very well. The community has been very well. The community as a whole has been good and is enjoyed by my loved one. The communication has been great, they are responsive to email and phone calls. The food smells and looks good the times I visit.

Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville

5.0
Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville is a very clean community. What I like the most about the this community is that they take patients out to eat and have various different activities going on throughout the week.

Cullowhee review score based on 105 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 105 reviews of 26 Cullowhee memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cullowhee 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

Cullowhee review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Cullowhee, NC26 facilities
8.8
Forest Hills, NC30 facilities
8.8
Webster, NC29 facilities

Review subcategories for Cullowhee 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 105 reviews of 26 Cullowhee memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cullowhee 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.
Cullowhee, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Cullowhee memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cullowhee memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cullowhee, 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 Cullowhee 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 Cullowhee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cullowhee, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cullowhee 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 Cullowhee Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cullowhee, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cullowhee 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 Cullowhee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cullowhee, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Cullowhee 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 Cullowhee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cullowhee, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cullowhee 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 Cullowhee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cullowhee, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Cullowhee

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