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All 5. This is the best place ever. My brother loves it at cadence. I feel comfortable with him there. I like the activities they have for the assisted living and memory care residents. They have outings and...
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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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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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 While Phoenix a little outdated, and it’s not very large or fancy, it is so clean and nicely decorated.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
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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.
    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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44 Floor plans available
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My dad’s transition to memory care was the best decision that could have been made for him. He is adjusting well and he is content. He loves the food and the caregivers. He rarely asks to go home now. We...
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: 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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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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.
We are a 120 bed (96 assisted living and 24 special care unit) facility. We specialize in elderly psychiatric care and have multi-disciplinary team that includes a medical director, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language services.
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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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My loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly and...
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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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.
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My Mom has Dementia but loves activities and singing. Highland House is filled with love and fun activities and over the past 6 months, they have hired some fantastic staff and as a family member who goes...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, 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: 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.
Photo of Cardinal Care of Hope Mills
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: 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.
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My father has been doing great at this community. The meals are in good portions and the staff is very friendly and attentive. The rooms are set up so they have a room mate which my father loves. The only...
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.
Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living is located in the center of Pinellas Fl. Here at Magnolia Gardens we offer assistant living and respite care. We have a simple mission statement at Magnolia Gardens: We provide the highest quality service in a caring environment. We are here around the clock to...
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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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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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.
The Magnolia is an assisted living and memory care community located in Clinton, NC. Clinton is a beautiful city with a newly renovated downtown, tree-lined streets, and historic homes. It is known as a friendly and welcoming community where neighbors come together to support one another. 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.

Cost of memory care in Fuquay Varina, NC

The average cost of senior living in Fuquay Varina is $5,625 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Godwin, NC with an average of $4,793 per month.

Memory care costs in Fuquay Varina, NC, vs. nearby cities

Fuquay Varina, NC
$5,625/mo
$6,126/mo

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

Fuquay Varina, NC
$5,625/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,625/mo

Memory care costs in Fuquay Varina, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,314/mo
Studio
$6,760/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,556/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,672/mo

Senior living costs in Fuquay Varina 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: Fuquay Varina, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFuquay Varina, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,625/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$5,077/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,827/mo$3,609/mo$4,073/mo
Memory Care
Fuquay Varina, NC:$5,625/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Fuquay Varina, NC:$5,077/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Fuquay Varina, NC:$3,827/mo
North Carolina:$3,609/mo
U.S.:$4,073/mo
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Memory care costs in Fuquay Varina, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Fuquay Varina 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
Fuquay Varina, NC$6,666/mo$6,116/mo+9.0%
North Carolina$6,698/mo$6,325/mo+5.9%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Fuquay Varina, NC
2024 average cost:$6,666/mo
2023 average cost:$6,116/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,698/mo
2023 average cost:$6,325/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Fuquay Varina

Recent reviews for memory care in Fuquay Varina

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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Spring Arbor of Wilson

5.0
The staff at Spring Arbor is fantastic! They are always friendly and take great care of the residents. My Mother has been there a few years and I never have to worry about her care. I would highly recommend Spring Arbor of Wilson!!

St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC in Southern Pines, NC

4.0
We cannot comment on the activities because our loved one did not participate in them. Of course more CNA and care givers is an area of improvement. Of course, I no that at this time it is difficult to hire staff, but at that price staffing should be adequate . We have had to hire additional ...
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Fuquay Varina review score based on 425 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 425 reviews of 69 Fuquay Varina memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fuquay Varina 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

Fuquay Varina review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Fuquay Varina, NC69 facilities
8.6
Holly Springs, NC14 facilities
8.8
Angier, NC5 facilities

Review subcategories for Fuquay Varina 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 425 reviews of 69 Fuquay Varina memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fuquay Varina 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.
Fuquay Varina, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
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Fuquay Varina memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fuquay Varina memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fuquay Varina, 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 Fuquay Varina 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 Fuquay Varina 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
75.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.8%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.9%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fuquay Varina 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 Fuquay Varina Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fuquay Varina, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
68.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fuquay Varina 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 Fuquay Varina partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Fuquay Varina 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 Fuquay Varina communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.4%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
52.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fuquay Varina 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 Fuquay Varina offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
75.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
44.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Fuquay Varina

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