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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elon, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Elon, A Place for Mom can help. With 92 memory care facilities in Elon, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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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.
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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We moved my father into Phoenix Assisted Care after having him in another facility that was awful. While Phoenix a little outdated, and it’s not very large or fancy, it is so clean and nicely decorated. The...
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.
    Our management team, a family business, has over 20 years in Long Term Care.  Our family values carry over to our staff and residents, providing a comfortable and encouraging environment.     Our interdisciplinary care team is made up of a nurse, activity...
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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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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 Elon, NC

The average cost of senior living in Elon is $5,681 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wentworth, NC with an average of $4,946 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Elon, NC vs. nearby cities

Elon, NC
$5,681/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Elon, NC vs. the state and national average

Elon, NC
$5,681/mo
U.S. national average
$5,363/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Elon vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,681/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Elon, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$5,521/mo
Studio
$6,708/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,048/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,678/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Elon over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Elon

Recent reviews for memory care in Elon

The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

4.0
It's quite expensive, especially for memory care. (One parent in independent living and one in memory care). Quality of care in memory care is hit or miss as well - some great staff and some not very good. I think the independent living is really good - great food - the dining room is like a ...
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Carolina Reserve of Durham

4.8
My mom has been here for 6 months. Memory care. She's 91. The staff has been kind and caring. The facility isn't too big. About 50 residents I think. It's been a good experience all the way around. Memory care is difficult and they have done a really good job with my Mom.

Richland Square in Greensboro, NC

5.0
What our family likes the most about Richland Square is that the facilities are clean and the rooms are a good size. Our loved one enjoys the food and her care team has been fairly consistent and effective.

Elon review score based on 509 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 509 reviews of 80 Elon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elon 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

Elon review score compared against nearby cities

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Elon, NC80 facilities
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Gibsonville, NC89 facilities
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Burlington, NC92 facilities

Review subcategories for Elon 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 509 reviews of 80 Elon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elon 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.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Elon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elon, 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 Elon 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 Elon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elon, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.8%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elon 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 Elon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elon, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.7%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elon 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 Elon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elon, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
52.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Elon 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 Elon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
46.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elon 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 Elon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elon, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
57.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
45%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Meadowmont, Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem and Spring Arbor of Apex are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elon, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 92 memory care facilities near Elon, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Elon, North Carolina are Brookdale Meadowmont, Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem and Sunrise of Cary. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 92 memory care facilities near you in Elon, 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 Elon, 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 Elon, 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 Elon, North Carolina ranges from $1800 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in Elon, North Carolina is $5,681. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Elon, North Carolina typically starts at $1800. 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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