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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Oakwoods, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Oakwoods, A Place for Mom can help. With 44 memory care facilities in Oakwoods, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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We had to place my mother-in-law and this really seems to be a good fit. My husband is the only child and she had lived with us for 4 years. We could no longer handle it here. They have made it and easy...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Just 15 minutes north of Winston-Salem, Rose Tara Senior Living is a secure memory care community in beautiful King, NC. Step outside and enjoy the wooded surroundings, including picturesque views of nearby Pilot and Sauratown Mountains. Rose Tara specializes in the care of residents with...
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My mother fell 3 times!! Had met with staff and executive director after the first fall. The first fall should not have happened. Not enough staff to care about the patients. Meet with caretakers on why...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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It was a blessing to find this place after visiting 7 others in the area, and it was/remains an incredibly excellent facility, primarily due to exceptional, intelligent and caring staff. It doesn't have the...
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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My mother was there for advanced hospice care so some things did not apply to her. The facility is an older structure so has that appearance in ceilings, windows etc. bathrooms are shared. Is located in a...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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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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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.
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.
Twelve Oaks is a senior living community located in Mt.Airy, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Twelve Oaks we provide assisted living and Alzheimer's care. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...

Cost of memory care in Oakwoods, NC

The average cost of senior living in Oakwoods is $4,760 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Jefferson, NC with an average of $4,441 per month.

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

Oakwoods, NC
$4,760/mo

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

Oakwoods, NC
$4,760/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,760/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,906/mo
Studio
$5,775/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,292/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,763/mo

Senior living costs in Oakwoods 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: Oakwoods, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakwoods, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,760/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,934/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,292/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Oakwoods, NC:$4,760/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Oakwoods, NC:$3,934/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Oakwoods, NC:$3,292/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Oakwoods, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Oakwoods 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
Oakwoods, NC$6,626/mo$5,982/mo+10.8%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Oakwoods, NC
2024 average cost:$6,626/mo
2023 average cost:$5,982/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
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 Oakwoods

Recent reviews for memory care in Oakwoods

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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Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Heritage of Cedar Rock in Mocksville, NC

4.8
All of the staff are great and take as much time as you need to talk any concerns we have and my mother in law is very happy there and she has made friends. I would highly recommend Heritage of Cedar Rock, it has been a great experience.

Oakwoods review score based on 228 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 228 reviews of 37 Oakwoods memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oakwoods 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

Oakwoods review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Oakwoods, NC37 facilities
8.3
Wilkesboro, NC41 facilities
8.3

Review subcategories for Oakwoods 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 228 reviews of 37 Oakwoods memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Oakwoods 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
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3.8
Activities
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3.7
Value for cost*
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Oakwoods memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakwoods memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakwoods, 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 Oakwoods 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 Oakwoods 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
67.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oakwoods 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 Oakwoods Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakwoods, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakwoods 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 Oakwoods partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakwoods, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakwoods 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 Oakwoods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
45.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakwoods 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 Oakwoods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakwoods, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
43.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Oakwoods

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Priddy Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care and Forest Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Oakwoods, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 44 memory care facilities near Oakwoods, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Oakwoods, North Carolina is Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 44 memory care facilities near you in Oakwoods, 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 Oakwoods, 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 Oakwoods, 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 Oakwoods, North Carolina ranges from $950 to $10365. The average Memory Care cost in Oakwoods, North Carolina is $4,760. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Oakwoods, North Carolina typically starts at $950. 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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