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This seems to be the best place that I have found for my loved one. They have activities like bible study, bingo, puzzles, laundry folding, coin counting, music, concerts and more for the residents to do 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.
Ashlan Village is a continuing care community, where your choices matter. Through community services and programs, Ashlan Village provides for the social, spiritual, nutritional, residential, wellness and health care needs of older people at reasonable cost. We have a variety of spacious floor...
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All of the living units are in one story, detached homes. There are no high-rise apartments. The feeling is that of a little village rather than a big facility. The activities are impressive, despite having...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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 Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills.Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, the #1 retirement living community in Hendersonville. Our senior living community offers a full spectrum of independent living and memory care services administered by a specifically trained, caring...
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
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.
Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
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 care that mom receives here is really great. The aides have been just wonderful with me and mom. The food can use some improvement. I think that it just might be because they don't use as fresh of...
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.
Brookdale Heritage Circle is a dedicated memory care community in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Hendersonville, within easy reach of premium shopping, dining and quality health care, is an exceptional place to spend retirement. Hendersonville is warm and welcoming, with convenient access to the...
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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Cost of memory care in Pleasant Gardens, NC

The average cost of senior living in Pleasant Gardens is $4,669 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ruth, NC with an average of $4,507 per month.

Memory care costs in Pleasant Gardens, NC, vs. nearby cities

Pleasant Gardens, NC
$4,669/mo
$4,633/mo
$5,672/mo

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

Pleasant Gardens, NC
$4,669/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,669/mo

Memory care costs in Pleasant Gardens, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,609/mo
Studio
$5,835/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,003/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,200/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

Senior living costs in Pleasant Gardens 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: Pleasant Gardens, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePleasant Gardens, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,669/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,326/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,378/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Pleasant Gardens, NC:$4,669/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Pleasant Gardens, NC:$3,326/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Pleasant Gardens, NC:$3,378/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Pleasant Gardens, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Pleasant Gardens 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
Pleasant Gardens, NC$6,751/mo$7,002/mo-3.6%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Pleasant Gardens, NC
2024 average cost:$6,751/mo
2023 average cost:$7,002/mo
Percent change:-3.6%
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 Pleasant Gardens

Recent reviews for memory care in Pleasant Gardens

Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

4.8
The activities are great, before COVID they have bible studies, church groups come in to sing, and other live entertainment. We really liked how friendly the staff was, everything is on one level so its very convenient. The food could use some improvements, the quality could be a little better.

TerraBella Shelby

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at TerraBella Shelby and overall I would say that things are good. The move in process was pretty smooth. The staff are super nice and welcoming. Communication with the family could be better, but it is okay. The value for cost is not so great as families are ...
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Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

4.8
This facility has been good, things are going really well. My dad is still living at home and visits my step mom here often. If they haven't seen him visit, they call him and check on him to make sure he's ok. They just go above and beyond. Housekeeping is often (sometimes daily) and they do a ...
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Pleasant Gardens review score based on 131 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 131 reviews of 32 Pleasant Gardens memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pleasant Gardens 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

Pleasant Gardens review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Pleasant Gardens, NC32 facilities
8.1
Marion, NC44 facilities
8.5
Old Fort, NC8 facilities

Review subcategories for Pleasant Gardens 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 131 reviews of 32 Pleasant Gardens memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pleasant Gardens 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.
Pleasant Gardens, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
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Pleasant Gardens memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pleasant Gardens memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pleasant Gardens, 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 Pleasant Gardens 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 Pleasant Gardens 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
78.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pleasant Gardens 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 Pleasant Gardens Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pleasant Gardens, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
84.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
84.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pleasant Gardens 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 Pleasant Gardens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pleasant Gardens, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Pleasant Gardens 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 Pleasant Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pleasant Gardens 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 Pleasant Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pleasant Gardens, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.6%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Pleasant Gardens

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Forest City, LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Pleasant Gardens, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 41 memory care facilities near Pleasant Gardens, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Pleasant Gardens, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 41 memory care facilities near you in Pleasant Gardens, 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 Pleasant Gardens, 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 Pleasant Gardens, 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 Pleasant Gardens, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $11435. The average Memory Care cost in Pleasant Gardens, North Carolina is $4,669. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Pleasant Gardens, North Carolina typically starts at $1500. 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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