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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elmwood, NC

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

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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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Provides: Memory 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.
Wellington House is a memory care community located in Gastonia, NC. Gastonia is located just west of Charlotte in the Piedmont section of North Carolina and is a terrific place to live, work and visit. Wellington House offers a loving environment that caters to their residents The staff are...
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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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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.
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The facility is hard to get a hold of when you are calling in. My MIL is happy there. They just hired a bunch of new staff so they are still learning and it's a little harder to get questions answered if...
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.
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Cost of memory care in Elmwood, NC

The average cost of senior living in Elmwood is $5,041 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Conover, NC with an average of $4,908 per month.

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

Elmwood, NC
$5,041/mo
$5,138/mo

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

Elmwood, NC
$5,041/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,041/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,105/mo
Studio
$5,745/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,624/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,690/mo

Senior living costs in Elmwood 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: Elmwood, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmwood, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,041/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,133/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,232/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Elmwood, NC:$5,041/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Elmwood, NC:$4,133/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Elmwood, NC:$3,232/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Elmwood, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Elmwood 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elmwood, NC$6,626/mo$6,256/mo+5.9%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Elmwood, NC
2024 average cost:$6,626/mo
2023 average cost:$6,256/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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2024 average cost:$6,693/mo
2023 average cost:$6,328/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Elmwood

Recent reviews for memory care in Elmwood

Forest Heights Senior Living in Winston-Salem, NC

4.9
Forest Heights covers all areas of need and they're willing to accommodate you in every which way possible. They meet your needs of what you're looking for, as far as finding a good place for mom. The sales person was the one mostly involved with me and she was great! They went on and beyond ...
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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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Misleading communication from staff. Several reviews highlight instances where staff provided incorrect or incomplete information to families about their loved ones' care and living situations. At The Laurels and The Haven in Highland Creek, the sales team assured a family that their loved one would receive regular therapy sessio ...
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Loss or misplacement of residents' belongings. Some residents have reported losing their personal belongings or having them misplaced by staff, causing distress and frustration. For example, at Legacy Heights Senior Living Community, a family had to write a letter to the director to address their concerns about their mother's lack of bathi ...
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Lack of proper care and attention. Several reviews mention that residents did not receive the care and attention they needed, leading to neglectful situations. At Brookdale Winston-Salem, a resident with stage 4 kidney disease was not offered water regularly, and at The Haven and The Laurels in the Village at Carolina Place a ...
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High staff turnover. Many families have expressed concerns about the high turnover rate of staff at their loved ones' communities. This can lead to inconsistent care and instability for residents. In the review for The Laurels and The Haven in Highland Creek, the family mentioned that the constant turnover of staf ...
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Insufficient activities and socialization. Some families have reported that their loved ones did not have enough opportunities for socialization and engagement within their communities. At Brighton Gardens of Charlotte, the food was mentioned as being good but the activities were criticized for being childish for grown adults. In contr ...
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Understaffing. Understaffing was a common issue mentioned in several reviews, leading to long waiting times for assistance and neglect in providing care. At Brookdale Winston-Salem, the staff was described as being overwhelmed, and at Charter Senior Living of Charlotte the shortage of staff resulted in onl ...
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Elmwood review score based on 634 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 634 reviews of 84 Elmwood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elmwood 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

Elmwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Elmwood, NC84 facilities
8.1
Cleveland, NC8 facilities
8.5
Statesville, NC96 facilities

Review subcategories for Elmwood 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 634 reviews of 84 Elmwood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elmwood 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.
Elmwood, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Elmwood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmwood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmwood, 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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elmwood, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
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
94%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.5%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Elmwood 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 Elmwood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elmwood, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.6%
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
70.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elmwood 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 Elmwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elmwood, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmwood 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 Elmwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmwood, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmwood 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 Elmwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmwood, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
59.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Elmwood

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Statesville, Brookdale Peachtree MC and Morningside of Concord are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elmwood, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 101 memory care facilities near Elmwood, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Elmwood, North Carolina are Morningside of Concord, Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Legacy Heights Senior Living Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 101 memory care facilities near you in Elmwood, 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 Elmwood, 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 Elmwood, 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 Elmwood, North Carolina ranges from $950 to $10365. The average Memory Care cost in Elmwood, North Carolina is $5,041. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Elmwood, 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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