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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in North Carolina is $7,472, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Refuge Mission area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Cost of memory care in Refuge Mission, NC

The average cost of senior living in North Carolina is $7,472 per month as compared to $7,121 in the United States.

Senior living costs in North Carolina vs. 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 state: North Carolina

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	North Carolina	U.S.	Cost difference
Memory Care	$7,472/mo	$7,121/mo	4.9% above national median
Assisted Living	$6,351/mo	$5,909/mo	7.5% above national median
Independent Living	$3,574/mo	$3,532/mo	1.2% above national median

Memory Care

North Carolina:$7,472/mo

U.S.:$7,121/mo

Cost difference:4.9% above national median

Assisted Living

North Carolina:$6,351/mo

U.S.:$5,909/mo

Cost difference:7.5% above national median

Independent Living

North Carolina:$3,574/mo

U.S.:$3,532/mo

Cost difference:1.2% above national median

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What families are saying about memory care in Refuge Mission

Recent reviews for memory care in Refuge Mission

St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC in Southern Pines, NC

4.0

We cannot comment on the activities because our loved one did not participate in them. Of course more CNA and care givers is an area of improvement. Of course, I no that at this time it is difficult to hire staff, but at that price staffing should be adequate . We have had to hire additional ...

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.

Cambridge Hills Assisted Living in Pittsboro, NC

5.0

Very Caring Staff with little turn over. We've been coming here for years to visit with residents. We've missed our visits during this hard time of isolation, but we follow our friends on facebook and look forward to seeing them soon.

Refuge Mission review score based on 1,213 family reviews

8.3

Review score34 facilities1213 reviewsWrite a review

This proprietary review score is based on 1213 reviews of 34 Refuge Mission memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.

The Refuge Mission 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

Refuge Mission review score compared against nearby cities

8.3

Refuge Mission, NC34 facilities

8.0

Pinehurst, NC7 facilities

9.6

Albemarle, NC2 facilities

Review subcategories for Refuge Mission 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 1,213 reviews of 34 Refuge Mission memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Refuge Mission 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.

Refuge Mission, NC averageNational average

Cleanliness

4.3

4.4

Friendliness

4.5

Care services

4.2

4.3

Staff

4.5

4.6

Meals & dining

4.1

4.2

Activities

4.2

4.3

Value for cost*

4.1

4.3

0.01.02.03.04.05.0

*Learn more about cost details

Refuge Mission memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Refuge Mission memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Refuge Mission, 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 Refuge Mission 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 Refuge Mission that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Refuge Mission, NCNational

Full medication management

68.8%

56.8%

Doctor on call

67%

42.6%

24-Hour awake staff

88.1%

75.6%

Diabetic care

92.9%

95.1%

*Visiting health care professionals

69.7%

63.2%

Home care agency on-site

41.9%

24.7%

Non-ambulatory care

88.3%

81.8%

Respite or short term stays

55.8%

53.7%

Hospice available on-site

63.4%

65.1%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Refuge Mission 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 Refuge Mission Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Refuge Mission, NCNational

Dementia behaviors care

72.7%

65.6%

Specialized memory care training for staff

57.7%

39.5%

Secured community and/or wander guard

68.8%

61.8%

Memory care only community

23.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Refuge Mission 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 Refuge Mission partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Refuge Mission, NCNational

Nutritionist / dietician

37.8%

24.2%

Low / no sodium

47.9%

38.8%

No sugar

44%

36%

Vegetarian

37.9%

45.3%

Pureed meals

25.4%

19.6%

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Availability of select dining options in Refuge Mission 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 Refuge Mission communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Refuge Mission, NCNational

Professional chef

25.2%

27.8%

Restaurant style dining

46.5%

34.7%

Room service

42.6%

32.6%

Anytime dining

14.6%

19.9%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Refuge Mission 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 Refuge Mission offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Refuge Mission, NCNational

Activity director

57.9%

39.3%

Pet-focused programs

43.1%

28.6%

Community service programs

34.7%

25%

Devotional activities on-site

67.1%

47.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

55.3%

44.4%

Outings / off-site activities

68.7%

53.5%

Piano or organ

55.6%

34.1%

Arts and crafts center

45.9%

31%

Educational speakers / life long learning

33.8%

31.7%

Clubs / games / karaoke

54.3%

40.8%

Live performances

48.5%

41.1%

Dances

39.2%

27.8%

Fitness center

14.9%

19.2%

Fitness classes

54.1%

40%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Refuge Mission

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 Refuge Mission protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina memory care regulations Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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