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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Guilford County, NC

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

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Hill, Greensboro, North Carolina.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Greensboro, High Point and Kernersville.

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Photo of Heritage Greens
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9.7
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46 reviews
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46 reviews
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The food could be better. One of the reasons we chose this community over others is the entry fee was reasonable versus [community removed]
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.
Three decades of experience means senior living that you can depend on. Heritage Greens offers a thoughtfully arranged, relationship-rich campus that includes a full continuum of senior lifestyle options from Independent Living apartment homes to Assisted Living and Memory Care. Pathways meander...
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1010 Photos available
2323 Floor plans available
9.3
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50 reviews
9.3
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50 reviews
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Meals need much better variety, much better taste of food: vegetables are over cooked and never roasted, never any condiments, most food is very plain and tasteless, overall food needs less starch and salt....
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.
Welcome to Harmony at GreensboroIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Greensboro, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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Photo of Morningview at Irving Park
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77 Floor plans available
9.2
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43 reviews
9.2
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Morningview at Irving Park is definitely a five overall. In my opinion, all assisted-living facilities should follow their lead. Morningview at Irving Park has set the bar really high and my mother loves it...
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.
Morningview at Irving Park sits graciously on a high lot surrounded by beautiful neighborhoods, and conveniently located near shopping, medical offices and Moses Cone Hospital. Our excellent location is complimented by the lifestyle of comfort, compassion and caring found when stepping inside our...
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8.8
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65 reviews
8.8
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65 reviews
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It was newly renovated. The people were nice. It was very close to my home. It was not the most expensive but not the cheapest either.
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.
Centrally located in North Carolina’s picturesque heartland, TerraBella Greensboro is the perfect place to live a relaxing life. Our pet-friendly community features outdoor patios, a large gardening space, and an array of care services. From assisted living and memory care to hospice care...
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1818 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
8.6
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31 reviews
8.6
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31 reviews
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I rate all seven categories a 5 for Abbotswood At Irving Park community. They have genuinely caring staff, quality activities. It is costly but worth it to me. Based on the experience we have had so far,...
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.
The peaceful atmosphere with exquisite gardens and mature landscaping is ideal to enjoy your favorite pastime, such as reading a book under a shade tree, relaxing in the courtyard or enjoying an outdoor lunch with friends in the picnic area. There are perennial and annual gardens, and a community...
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8.4
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50 reviews
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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. ...
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.
Compassion and specialized care are the hallmarks of Richland Place, a pet friendly senior living community in Greensboro, NC, focusing on individuals who need assisted living and memory care services to enhance everyday life. We are located in southwest Greensboro, in the heart of the North...
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1717 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.3
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57 reviews
8.3
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57 reviews
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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.
Welcome Home to Carriage House! Carriage House Senior Living Community is assisted living and memory care support residence in Greensboro, North Carolina, a city rich in culture, history and arts. Our senior community is conveniently located near medical facilities, upscale shopping centers and...
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Photo of Brookdale Lawndale Park
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.1
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32 reviews
7.1
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32 reviews
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Lawndale the staff are normally very nice and helpful and that is a huge plus!Overall it is a good experience.They have a podiatrist now almost monthly and a hairdresser is there on Fridays.The food is...
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 assisted living and memory care community is located in an upscale area of Greensboro, N.C., near Lake Jeanette and the Guilford Courthouse Military Park, with convenient access to shopping, dining and medical facilities.As an assisted living resident, you’ll enjoy a busy social calendar and...
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I have been happy with the care from this community. the staff are caring and have been able to meet the needs for the care of my father. The environment is good and the community is clean with an...
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.
Holden Heights is a dedicated memory care community located just off I-40 in Greensboro, convenient to shopping and dining. Our four-story building offers a unique setting for our residents with private or companion rooms, step-in showers, spa room, living areas, and more. Our NorthStar Memory...
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My brother-in-law has suffered with Parkinson's for over 15 years and recently decompensated to the point of needing more assistance than home care could provide. Assisting my sister with the search for 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.
Here at Guilford House, you'll find a warm, welcoming community with traditional assisted living services and an innovative memory care program, just minutes from downtown Greensboro, NC. It's our goal to help each resident live their 'best life,' every day. Our residents enjoy private or...
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Photo of Spring Arbor of Greensboro
88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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We chose Spring Arbor because we thought it was the best option for my mom with all things considered. They have a very friendly staff and they are all super helpful. The location has also been great for our...
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 Greensboro is a beautiful residential assisted living facility located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Our amenities include a family elegant style dining room with a patio, a salon, a fitness center, furnished and unfurnished rooms. Spring Arbor of Greensboro believes in the...
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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, 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, 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.

Cost of memory care in Guilford County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Guilford County is $5,505 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wentworth, NC with an average of $4,946 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Guilford County, NC vs. nearby counties

Guilford County, NC
$5,507/mo

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

Guilford County, NC
$5,507/mo
U.S. national average
$5,363/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,507/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,262/mo
Studio
$5,344/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,772/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,475/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Guilford County over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Guilford County

Recent reviews for memory care in Guilford County

Home Place of Burlington

4.5
We chose Home Place of Burlington because of the informative tour as well as the fact that my mother knew several residents there. These residents provided a great recommendation. I really like Eventus, the medical staff. They are very informative.

Kerner Ridge in Kernersville, NC

4.4
We chose Kerner Ridge because of the convenient location, the layout of the facility, and I just felt more comfortable here compared to other places we looked at. They do offer shared and private rooms, she has a private room and it is just fine for her needs. Overall, I would recommend to ...
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Walnut Ridge in Walnut Cove, NC

5.0
I am so pleased we found this community it was a such a good choice. My dad is very happy there he really likes it. The location is just perfect for people to visit. The staff is wonderful very friendly they take their time with the residents and families they are very interactive with the ...
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Guilford County review score based on 115 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 115 reviews of 14 Guilford County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Guilford County 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

Guilford County review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Guilford County, NC14 facilities
7.9
Greensboro, NC17 facilities
7.9
Pleasant Garden, NC19 facilities

Review subcategories for Guilford County 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 115 reviews of 14 Guilford County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Guilford County 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.
Guilford County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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*Learn more about cost details

Guilford County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guilford County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guilford County, 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 Guilford County 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 Guilford County 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
78.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.6%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Guilford County 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 Guilford County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Guilford County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
78.6%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Guilford County 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 Guilford County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Guilford County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Guilford County 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 Guilford County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Guilford County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guilford County 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 Guilford County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Guilford County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
64.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Greens, Brookdale Reidsville and Harmony at Greensboro are the top-rated memory care facilities near Guilford County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

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

The 14 memory care facilities near you in Guilford County, 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 Guilford County, 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 Guilford County, 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 Guilford County, North Carolina ranges from $1800 to $12300. The average Memory Care cost in Guilford County, North Carolina is $5,505. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Guilford County, 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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