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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gaylord, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Gaylord, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Gaylord, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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9.7
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Having to find a memory facility for my husband was very difficult. I visited many places. I am so grateful for having been referred to Truewood by A Place For Mom. I can say that Truewood has become not...
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.
Living at Truewood by Merrill, New Bern means being a part of an active, vibrant community. Enjoy delicious all-inclusive dining, a wealth of social activities and the freedom to explore your interests. There are countless opportunities to connect, grow and live up to your full potential.If...
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It is a wonderful place, clean and orderly!! They keep the people involved with activities!! It is just a great place!!! It gives peace of mind to know Mama is being taken care of 24/7. All the workers are...
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.
At Homeplace of New Bern, we make you feel welcome. When you walk through our doors you are part of our warm, inviting family. From a caring, dedicated support team to a broad range of services and amenities, we provide a place you will be proud to call home. Just minutes from historic downtown...
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9.2
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My brother-in-law fell in love with Spring Arbor when we saw it and so did I. The friendly staff, other workers, decorations, cleanliness. were a big factor as well. So welcoming, keeping abreast...
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.
Spring Arbor of Greenville features spacious apartments and a highly dedicated and experienced staff certified in assisted senior living and Alzheimer's & dementia care.Spring Arbor of Greenville is located in the major industrial and economic center for Eastern North Carolina. It is...
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33 Floor plans available
8.5
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31 reviews
8.5
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31 reviews
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Staff is very caring and knowledgeable. My mom gets to go on outings with other residents. She has made friends. The price is a little high, but she is well taken care of. She has three meals a day plus...
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 senior living community, in Greenville, N.C., offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in an environment of beauty and sophisticated Southern living. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving the daily personal assistance you need....
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I have nothing but praise for this facility. My dad moved here after being kicked out of another place because of his Dementia. The staff was very supportive and caring. They accepted him and his issues and...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Windsor House is a memory care community located in Windsor, NC. Windsor is a beautiful town located near North Carolina's coast with a rich history. Windsor House provides a home away from home atmosphere with dedicated & qualified staff. It is their goal to provide their residents with the...
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This community is doing well so far for my mom. She seems happy. The staff is friendly and fantastic. They try to engage her to join the activities. She eats 3 meals a day and she says its good. It stays...
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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8.4
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I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle. The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of...
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.
Welcome to a quaint little community of friends and neighbors tucked neatly at the edge of one of the loveliest of America's historic towns. Tarboro, North Carolina, settled centuries ago, hasn't lost a bit of its original charm. Main Street, with its village shops, town square and stately homes,...
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Staff and administrator are fabulous. Older building but very nice on the inside. We are well pleased. God opened up a great door for us to go through and find the Vintage Inn. Residents all seem to be happy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Vintage Inn of Williamston located at 826 East Boulevard Highway 17 North in Williamston. Vintage Inn offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services...
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My sister is doing really good here. She is doing better here then what she was doing at home. They are helping her with everything. They always make sure that she does go to the hospital when needed. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Edenton Primetime Retirement Center located at 106 Mark Drive in Edenton. Edenton Primetime offers quality assisted living in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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 Gardens of Pamlico offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency...
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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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My loved one was a resident at Croatan Village. They were very nice, I thought. The facility was clean. The staff was really nice and accommodating for our particular situation. My loved one said the food...
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.
Pinewood Manor Assisted Living is an Ahoskie, Hertford County located memory care provider. Thanks to North Carolina's natural beauty and year round mild temperatures, the outdoor common area is a constant reminder of nature's best accomplishments. Also available to residents of this community:...

Cost of memory care in Gaylord, NC

The average cost of senior living in Gaylord is $4,172 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Swan Quarter, NC with an average of $3,880 per month.

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

Gaylord, NC
$4,172/mo
$4,447/mo
$4,447/mo

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

Gaylord, NC
$4,172/mo
U.S. national average
$5,363/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,172/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,601/mo
Studio
$6,321/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,981/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,638/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Gaylord over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Gaylord

Recent reviews for memory care in Gaylord

Vintage Inn Retirement Community in Williamston, NC

4.1
I am happy with the care that is given here. The staff has a good relationship with my mom. The community is clean. They offer a nice menu. They do have activities to offer to those who can participate. We would recommend this community to other families.

The Ridge at New Bern

5.0
They are taking really great care of me at Croatan Village. The staff is nice and pleasant to be around, and the food is good. I appreciate that they provide meals and snacks thought the day for us. The community is clean, and they have a lot of activities I like to participate in such as Bingo, ...
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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern

5.0
They seem to have a lot of activities for the residents and all the staff seem very nice and caring. Room sizes in the memory care unit are just fine. Not too small. I would recommend to others looking.

Gaylord review score based on 56 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 13 Gaylord memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gaylord 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

Gaylord review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Gaylord, NC13 facilities
8.7
Pantego, NC11 facilities
8.7
Belhaven, NC11 facilities

Review subcategories for Gaylord 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 56 reviews of 13 Gaylord memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gaylord 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.
Gaylord, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Gaylord memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gaylord memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gaylord, 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 Gaylord 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 Gaylord that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gaylord, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.9%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.8%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
53.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.2%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.9%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gaylord 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 Gaylord Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gaylord, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.9%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
84.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gaylord 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 Gaylord partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gaylord, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gaylord 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 Gaylord communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gaylord, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gaylord 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 Gaylord offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gaylord, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Home Place of New Bern and Spring Arbor of Greenville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gaylord, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 14 memory care facilities near Gaylord, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Gaylord, North Carolina is Truewood by Merrill, New Bern. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 14 memory care facilities near you in Gaylord, 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 Gaylord, 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 Gaylord, 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 Gaylord, North Carolina ranges from $400 to $9385. The average Memory Care cost in Gaylord, North Carolina is $4,172. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Gaylord, North Carolina typically starts at $400. 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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