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If your loved one needs memory care in Nelson, A Place for Mom can help. With 17 memory care facilities in Nelson, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Crest, CCGMR and University Park.
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Photo of The Addison
11 Photo available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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34 reviews
8.9
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34 reviews
5 star
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18%
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18%
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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.
We're here to encourage an engaged senior lifestyle in a caring, supportive environment. You'll find dedicated services and comfortable amenities all with an at-home feel. OUR RESIDENTS LIVE worry-free surrounded by good friends and exceptional service. EVERYTHING ABOUT THE ADDISON OF DURHAM SAYS...
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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66 reviews
8.8
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66 reviews
5 star
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33%
3 star
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The activities director, [name removed] is amazing. Plus, we have since found that the medical care is excellent as well. We put both of my wife's parents in the facility, with her mother in assisted living...
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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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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51 reviews
8.8
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51 reviews
5 star
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I found Carolina Reserve to be bright, the walls are a warm color with white trim throughout, this highlights both cleanliness and care. The air smells clean everywhere. The staff is not only courteous and...
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.
A new home but in old fashioned comfort. Carolina Reserve of Durham is an assisted living community that nurtures independence through the provision of 24 hour assistance to our residents including medication administration, 3 meals per day and snacks daily, personal laundry, exercise program,...
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8.6
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65 reviews
8.6
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65 reviews
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My loved one's room is very small with no view out the window just a wall. Staff are great. He is adjusting well. Hoping our long term care policy will be approved. His future depends on this.
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.
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...
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Photo of Brookdale Cary
77 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.6
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27 reviews
8.6
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27 reviews
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Very bright and cheerful. No bad smells. Has a library. Staff is helpful and will let you know how your relative is doing . Food is pretty good. You can bring in food for a party.per friendly. Have a lot of...
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.
For those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, we offer a safe environment and exceptional memory care. At our community, located in a quiet residential Cary, N.C., neighborhood, near the Research Triangle of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, we can help you and your family as you...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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81 reviews
8.5
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81 reviews
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42%
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36%
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11%
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Hope that helps - friendliness exceeds expectations . It's expensive but cheaper than NY. Overall really happy with the place. Yes, we would very much recommend th is community to other families based on 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.
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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99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.3
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39 reviews
8.3
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39 reviews
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My experience at Seasons at Southpoint began with [name removed] when I called for a tour and info. She was so caring and helpful. My father was not an easy resident but the team there accepted him readily...
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.
Seasons at Southpoint, recently acquired by Five Star Senior Living, opened in July, 2008 as the Triangle's newest memory care community. Our community is specifically designed to meet the needs of our residents. Seasons accomodates residents not only with Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia, but...
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1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.7
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43 reviews
7.7
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.I think that everything else about The Reserve is top-notch except for the meals and dining service - that is a negative. Instead of providing meals, they allocate [fee removed] per month toward meals out...
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.
Independent Living NOW OPEN!NOW ACCEPTING Assisted Living and Memory Care reservations! Sales Office Hours:Monday - Friday 9 am - 6:00 pmSaturday: 10 am - 5 pmSunday: 12 pm - 5 pmIf these time frames do not work with your schedule please call Kim Dahl to make an appointment outside of these...
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I am in charge of the care for a family member who because of a serious chronic condition cannot live alone. I have looked at many senior residences. Brookdale MacArthur Park is welcoming and supportive - a...
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 community, located in Cary, N.C., is nestled away in a peaceful, residential area near the Research Triangle, just a short drive from the thriving metro areas of Raleigh and Durham. We offer two levels of care so that should your needs change over time and you require memory care, you have...
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22 Floor plans available
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My father is a new resident at Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care. The staff seem very friendly and attentive and seem to work well together. The housekeeping seems good. The meals are not good, but I don't...
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.
Our community, a dedicated memory care community located in a quiet residential Chapel Hill, N.C., neighborhood, offers premium care services to seniors with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our innovative care program includes a gentle structure to each day that includes mental and...
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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.
We are a 120 bed (96 assisted living and 24 special care unit) facility. We specialize in elderly psychiatric care and have multi-disciplinary team that includes a medical director, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language services.
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We moved my father into Phoenix Assisted Care after having him in another facility that was awful. While Phoenix a little outdated, and it’s not very large or fancy, it is so clean and nicely decorated. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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 management team, a family business, has over 20 years in Long Term Care.  Our family values carry over to our staff and residents, providing a comfortable and encouraging environment.     Our interdisciplinary care team is made up of a nurse, activity...
Photo of The Templeton of Cary
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.

Cost of memory care in Nelson, NC

The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $6,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wendell, NC with an average of $5,598 per month.

Memory care costs in Nelson, NC, vs. nearby cities

Nelson, NC
$6,285/mo
$6,198/mo

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

Nelson, NC
$6,285/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,285/mo

Memory care costs in Nelson, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,299/mo
Studio
$7,672/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,762/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,078/mo

Senior living costs in Nelson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Nelson, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNelson, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$6,285/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$5,473/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,939/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Nelson, NC:$6,285/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Nelson, NC:$5,473/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Nelson, NC:$3,939/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Nelson, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Nelson and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Nelson, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Nelson have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Nelson, NC$8,291/mo$7,512/mo+10.4%
North Carolina$6,698/mo$6,325/mo+5.9%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Nelson, NC
2024 average cost:$8,291/mo
2023 average cost:$7,512/mo
Percent change:+10.4%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,698/mo
2023 average cost:$6,325/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Nelson

Recent reviews for memory care in Nelson

The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

4.0
It's quite expensive, especially for memory care. (One parent in independent living and one in memory care). Quality of care in memory care is hit or miss as well - some great staff and some not very good. I think the independent living is really good - great food - the dining room is like a ...
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Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Brighton Gardens of Raleigh

4.1
The staff at Brighton Gardens are remarkably caring both in assisted living and in memory care. Staffing is much more stable than at any other senior residence in the area based on the other facilities I’m familiar with. I have recommended BG to many people.

Nelson review score based on 99 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 99 reviews of 13 Nelson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nelson 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

Nelson review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Nelson, NC13 facilities
8.6
Morrisville, NC20 facilities
8.7
Cary, NC16 facilities

Review subcategories for Nelson 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 99 reviews of 13 Nelson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Nelson 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.
Nelson, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
4.1
Friendliness
3.5
4.2
Care services
3.1
3.9
Staff
3.3
4.1
Meals & dining
2.9
3.8
Activities
2.7
3.7
Value for cost*
2.9
3.8
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Nelson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nelson, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
84.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69.2%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
92.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson 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 Nelson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nelson, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
84.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
76.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
84.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
46.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson 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 Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
69.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelson, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.2%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelson, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
84.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
76.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
69.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Nelson

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Nelson protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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