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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Little Prong, NC
If your loved one needs memory care in Little Prong, A Place for Mom can help. With 36 memory care facilities in Little Prong, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Little Prong incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Little Prong memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Little Prong, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Shallotte, Ocean Isle Beach and Calabash.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Shallotte, Ocean Isle Beach and Calabash.
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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.
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 mother was moved to Champions in April. After a bit of an adjustment period she has come to fit in well there. She has also begun to thrive. Her social interactions have increased, her general well...
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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We have lived here for 5+ years and believe they are some of the best years in our our 60 years of marriage. Our food service brought to our apt. door each day is varied and delicious. During this pandemic...
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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This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about care...
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Cost of memory care in Little Prong, NC
The average cost of senior living in Little Prong is $4,649 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cerro Gordo, NC with an average of $4,191 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Little Prong, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Little Prong, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Little Prong, NC by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Little Prong
Recent reviews for memory care in Little Prong
Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet
3.6
There needs to be more one-on-one care in the memory care department. Too many things are misplaced and not enough qualified nurses.
There needs to be more participation in the activities from the residents.
Morningside of Wilmington
5.0
I think Morningside of Wilmington is a great place. I appreciate the cooperation from the staff. The aids are very patient with my sister and others. All the staff initiate friendliness first and are helpful.
Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC
4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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Little Prong review score based on 215 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 215 reviews of 30 Little Prong memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Little Prong 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
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Review subcategories for Little Prong 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 215 reviews of 30 Little Prong memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Little Prong 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.Little Prong, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Little Prong memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Prong memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Prong, 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 Little Prong 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 Little Prong 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
73.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.3%
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
76.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Little Prong 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 Little Prong Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Little Prong 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 Little Prong 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
23.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Prong 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 Little Prong communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
36.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Prong 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 Little Prong offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
70%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
56.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Indigo at Carolina Forest, Anderson Oaks Assisted Living and Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle are the top-rated memory care facilities near Little Prong, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 36 memory care facilities near Little Prong, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Little Prong, North Carolina is Indigo at Carolina Forest. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 36 memory care facilities near you in Little Prong, 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 Little Prong, 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 Little Prong, 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 Little Prong, North Carolina ranges from $1860 to $10115. The average Memory Care cost in Little Prong, North Carolina is $4,649. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Little Prong, North Carolina typically starts at $1860. 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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