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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Oak Ridge, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Oak Ridge, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Oak Ridge, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Kerner Ridge
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8.4
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31 reviews
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Mostly very good and caring. Sometimes delay or confusion over medical bureaucracy between primary doctor and facility doctor- communication. I would recommend to others.
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.
Providing the best senior care in Kernersville, North Carolina, Kerner Ridge prides itself on advanced quality care, the integrity and fine work ethic of our staff and our recreational activities that ensure that our residents always have something to look forward to. No matter what our...
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1414 Floor plans available
9.5
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Meetings with sales and assistant executive director were friendly, honest and straightforward as far as the cost ect. Apartments and studios are large enough with lots of windows and sunlight. Staff is...
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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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.3
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21 reviews
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The staff are great to work with. If you have any concerns, there's always somebody that can help. They always have activities to keep my dad occupied and happy.
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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Photo of Harmony at Greensboro
1010 Photos available
2323 Floor plans available
9.2
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66 reviews
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66 reviews
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Initially, there were concerns around nonresponsive staff. However, that was resolved quickly. The only other concern is the frequency of room cleanup and bedding changes. Otherwise, the staff there is...
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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8.8
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Terra Bella has been a great place for my mother in law! She is being well taken care of. The staff is friendly and professional and the facility is nice, clean, and comfortable. I also like the outdoor...
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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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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63 reviews
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Overall my Mom likes it there and hasn't given me any concerns thus far. What we like the most about the community is The cleanliness and the updates I receive on my Mother.
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.
Seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia who require specialized memory care can get the extra safety and security they need in our community. We believe that no matter where an individual is in their life, each has the right to live in a dignified manner, and enjoy meaningful...
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8.4
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The journey continues to be a hard one however [name removed] is in a safe environment, his appetite is good, his medications are being managed carefully, he's clean and well dressed, and seems to be...
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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33 Floor plans available
5.5
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5.5
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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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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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Cost of memory care in Oak Ridge, NC

The average cost of senior living in Oak Ridge is $5,264 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include King, NC with an average of $4,911 per month.

Memory care costs in Oak Ridge, NC, vs. nearby cities

Oak Ridge, NC
$5,264/mo

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

Oak Ridge, NC
$5,264/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,264/mo

Memory care costs in Oak Ridge, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,595/mo
Studio
$5,860/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,918/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,475/mo

Senior living costs in Oak Ridge 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: Oak Ridge, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOak Ridge, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,264/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,366/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$4,022/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Oak Ridge, NC:$5,264/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Oak Ridge, NC:$4,366/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Oak Ridge, NC:$4,022/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Oak Ridge, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Oak Ridge 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
Oak Ridge, NC$6,425/mo$6,302/mo+2.0%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Oak Ridge, NC
2024 average cost:$6,425/mo
2023 average cost:$6,302/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,693/mo
2023 average cost:$6,328/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Oak Ridge

Recent reviews for memory care in Oak Ridge

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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Forest Heights Senior Living in Winston-Salem, NC

4.9
Forest Heights covers all areas of need and they're willing to accommodate you in every which way possible. They meet your needs of what you're looking for, as far as finding a good place for mom. The sales person was the one mostly involved with me and she was great! They went on and beyond ...
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Kerner Ridge in Kernersville, NC

5.0
Kerner Ridge is such a wonderful place! First, it is a very clean community and the staff made it such a warm, loving, professional place. There are so many activities for the residents to participate in. Yes, based on our experience so far, I would highly recommend Kerner Ridge.

Oak Ridge review score based on 101 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 101 reviews of 9 Oak Ridge memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oak Ridge 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

Oak Ridge review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Oak Ridge, NC9 facilities
8.2
Stokesdale, NC59 facilities
8.6
Summerfield, NC11 facilities

Review subcategories for Oak Ridge 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 101 reviews of 9 Oak Ridge memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Oak Ridge 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.
Oak Ridge, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.1
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Oak Ridge memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Ridge memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oak Ridge, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
88.9%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oak Ridge, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
100%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
88.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
44.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak Ridge, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Ridge, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oak Ridge, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
88.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
77.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
77.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
88.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
88.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
88.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Oak Ridge

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 Oak Ridge protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Kerner Ridge, Heritage Greens and Spring Arbor of Greensboro are the top-rated memory care facilities near Oak Ridge, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Oak Ridge, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, North Carolina ranges from $1800 to $9790. The average Memory Care cost in Oak Ridge, North Carolina is $5,264. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Oak Ridge, 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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