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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mecklenburg County, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Mecklenburg County, A Place for Mom can help. With 20 memory care facilities in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Mecklenburg County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Mecklenburg County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wildwood, Harbor House and Moores Chapel.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Charlotte, Concord and Matthews.

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9.6
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75 reviews
9.6
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75 reviews
5 star
45%
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31%
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[name removed] and I have both been pleased with the services provided. From front desk staff to nursing assistance to nursing and administration we are pleased. Nutritional standards are superior. Our only...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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22 Floor plans available
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9.1
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56 reviews
9.1
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56 reviews
5 star
47%
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I spend every day there visiting my wife and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. These guys have their act together! Most importantly, my wife is happy at Summit Place and I’m confident she’s getting top quality...
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 to Summit Place of Southpark Assisted Living and Memory Care Community located in the Southpark area of Charlotte, North Carolina. The moment you walk in to Summit Place you become a part of our family. Relax in a cozy chair, shop the nearby stores or enjoy one of our many stimulating...
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11 Video available
1717 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.1
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95 reviews
9.1
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95 reviews
5 star
44%
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38%
3 star
11%
2 star
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Overall happy with the apartment. Food is okay but not spectacular. Staff is helpful, great PT and OT staff. Maintenance is slow to react and that has disappointed my folks. Sales and marketing staff was...
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.
Care Today, Care TomorrowIf you’re ready to exchange the burden of things like cooking, cleaning and laundry for a community that offers exciting activities and events, custom care that meets your specific needs and amenities and services that resemble life at a destination resort rather than a...
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1010 Photos available
8.6
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40 reviews
8.6
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40 reviews
5 star
57%
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25%
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3%
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My husband has dementia. The staff has allowed him to engage in activities with others, because he’s a people person. They play music and take walks outside. He seems happy there. The facility is very nice...
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.
Come To Live Here.Just when you thought life in the Carolinas couldn’t get any better, Charter Senior Living of Charlotte has raised the bar. Great scenery is just the start. We’ve also instilled a new philosophy on senior living, as fresh as the morning breeze while rocking on our wrap-around...
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11 Video available
99 Photos available
8.5
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41 reviews
8.5
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41 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
22%
3 star
12%
2 star
2%
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Our family has been connected with Preston House for 12 months. In a year, we have seen so much love and care toward the residents and their families. A dementia related diagnosis is hard to comprehend. ...
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.
Lots of senior living communities love to showcase their elegantly appointed dining rooms with designer furniture and soaring ceilings. Those spaces are beautiful, no doubt. But impressive as they may be, they don’t feel at all like the warm, cozy spaces your loved one is used to calling home....
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11 Video available
88 Photos available
8.4
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27 reviews
8.4
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27 reviews
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Everyone is friendly and helpful. The CNA's do their best, and seem very caring and kind, but residents need to have a degree of independence, rather than need 1:1 care as per state requirements there is an...
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.
Specialized Care for Exceptional SeniorsMemory care shouldn’t mean giving up on a life lived well. At our luxurious community, residents are steered gently through their day, experiencing daily moments of joy. We are a dedicated memory care community in Charlotte, North Carolina. We are an elite...
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33 Photos available
8.3
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18 reviews
8.3
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18 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
28%
3 star
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Cadence at Mint Hill is very clean and the people were helpful and kind ... food not very good most days. Nursing staff is very good... I think they were my mom's best friends. She moved to [facility name...
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.
While the name Cadence Senior Living may be new to the Matthews-Mint Hill area, we have no doubt the city of Charlotte, NC registers as a thriving, growing technology and financial hub. We are a budding suburb of Charlotte, located just 10 miles east of the city. We benefit from the Charlotte...
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11 Video available
1414 Photos available
8.2
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19 reviews
8.2
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19 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
32%
3 star
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I was happy with the layout and upkeep of the facility and my mom had friends. We felt she was safe there. I wanted to see some improvements in the meal service, the quality of the food and the lack of...
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.
We are so thrilled about your interest in our community. We are the most elegant, well-appointed, luxury senior living community in Charlotte. We are located on Randolph Rd, south of the Cotswold shopping center. Our well thought out community design offers an immaculate independent living...
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11 Video available
1919 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.1
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97 reviews
8.1
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97 reviews
5 star
34%
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40%
3 star
18%
2 star
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Most of the staff were helpful and friendly. I often talked with residents and, for most part, they were happy. I did hear about a few housekeeping issues and what was on menu available for residents to pick...
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 foundation is belief in the sacred value of human life.Our Mission: To champion the quality of life for all seniors!Sunrise Senior has been caring for seniors for 35 years, we are all over the US, in the UK & Canada.We believe that the community you choose should be a good fit for the...
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2020 Photos available
8.0
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9 reviews
8.0
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9 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
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Northlake House will give a tour if you just show up. The activity director, [name removed] , is terrific. She has manicure days, bingo, balloon play. She takes them apple picking, to farms with petting, a...
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.
Charlotte's Newest Memory Care Community!At Northlake House, we're dedicated to helping our residents achieve their "best life." By creating a safe, engaging, and therapeutic environment, we are committed to maximizing the dignity and self-confidence of every resident, allowing them to enjoy time...
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Awesome care for an older building.
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.
The Parc at Sharon Amity is an intimate memory care community located along Sharon Amity Drive in historic East Charlotte. It offers small gathering spaces, a large activities room, & outside patio as well as secured front exterior seating. Bedrooms are spacious & halls provide walking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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.
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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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.
Preston House I, LLC is an assisted living facility specializing in Alzheimer's and memory loss care. The beautiful facility is conveniently located in Charlotte, NC between I-77 and I-85. It promotes safety and is located in a community with controlled access equipped emergency call systems. Our...

Cost of memory care in Mecklenburg County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mecklenburg County is $5,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stanley, NC with an average of $4,935 per month.

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

Mecklenburg County, NC
$5,137/mo
$5,201/mo

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

Mecklenburg County, NC
$5,137/mo
U.S. national average
$5,363/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,137/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,780/mo
Studio
$5,538/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,960/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,469/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Mecklenburg County over time

Mecklenburg County, NCNC stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Mecklenburg County

Recent reviews for memory care in Mecklenburg County

HarborChase of Riverwalk in Rock Hill, SC

5.0
At this community, my mom gets a lot of attention and they communicate well and email us weekly with updates. They have a hair salon and my mom loves it. I would recommend this community to others.

The Addison of Indian Trail in Monroe, NC

5.0
My husband had a good stay at this community. The staff were friendly and we had good communication. He liked the food, however they do not offer special diets. They offer daily activities. The community is neat and clean inside and out. We would use this community again for a respite stay.

TerraBella Rock Hill

4.5
The staff have always been very kind I just feel like they might not have enough coverage for the memory care unit. When you have patients that are wondering and trying to walk without assistance there just has to be enough coverage to make sure that everyone else is tended to. I go at different ...
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Mecklenburg County review score based on 118 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 118 reviews of 15 Mecklenburg County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mecklenburg 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

Mecklenburg County review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Mecklenburg County, NC15 facilities
8.1
Charlotte, NC31 facilities
8.7
Mount Holly, NC23 facilities

Review subcategories for Mecklenburg 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 118 reviews of 15 Mecklenburg County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mecklenburg 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.
Mecklenburg County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Mecklenburg County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mecklenburg County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mecklenburg County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mecklenburg County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.3%
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
66.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mecklenburg County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mecklenburg County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
40%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mecklenburg County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
53.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Concord Place, Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Morningside of Concord are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 20 memory care facilities near Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina are Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Concord Place and Sunrise of Providence. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 20 memory care facilities near you in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County, North Carolina ranges from $1551 to $8925. The average Memory Care cost in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina is $5,137. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina typically starts at $1551. 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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