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

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Photo of Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle
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9.6
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Overall, we are very happy with the facility and thankful to have the peace of mind that our mother is in a safe and caring place. My mother's primary complaint is the food quality-and I would agree with...
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.
Person Centered. Service Focused. Passion Driven. Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle is an exceptional new option for Senior Living in southeastern North Carolina. Arbor Landing offers residents Retirement Living with Assisted Services. A unique alternative for seniors, the community combines just the...
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9.5
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31 reviews
9.5
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31 reviews
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What we like the most about TerraBella Southport is the location and size. A nice community and relatively small assisted living facility. We also liked the fact the building was all one level. It made it...
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 continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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Photo of Spring Arbor of Wilmington
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9.4
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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.
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Photo of Arbor Landing at Hampstead
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9.3
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25 reviews
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25 reviews
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It was a nice place for my dad to live once he relocated to Hampstead. I would recommend to others looking that they take a tour. I do not know what it is like now but if I was looking for an independent...
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.
Arbor Landing at Hampstead is offering a unique experiences for seniors and their families. The community is able to offer some traditional assisted living services with their on-site home care services, ask for details!In addition to independent living with assisted living services, the...
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Photo of Morningside of Wilmington
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8.7
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33 reviews
8.7
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33 reviews
5 star
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12%
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9%
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The facility is lovely and clean. Artwork, decor, landscaping outside and courtyard beautifully maintained. Dining area with staff presentation very nice, professional. Food choices tasty and plentiful with...
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.
Morningside of Wilmington is a beautiful, safe and friendly community offering spacious assisted living apartments and Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery program for people with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. All of these needs can be found in one comfortable, secure, and...
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Photo of Brookdale Wilmington
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11 Floor plan available
8.6
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39 reviews
8.6
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39 reviews
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45%
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We chose Brookdale Wilmington because of the location, Admissions Mgr(she is no longer there now), care for patients with Dementia Very professional, friendly personnel. Only downfall is they are a VERY...
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.
Great Care From an Industry LeaderMemory care shouldn’t have to mean giving up on a great quality of life. At our warm, comfortable community, we provide services that help seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia thrive. We don’t settle for existing. Instead, our goal for each of our...
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8.0
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8.0
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6 reviews
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New Hanover House has been a wonderful transition from Independent Living to Assisted Living. The price is the best we have found in Wilmington with no levels of care increases. It is all inclusive with 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.
Whether for you or a loved one, New Hanover House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Hanover House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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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.
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My mother was moved to Champions in April. After a bit of an adjustment period she has come to fit in well there. She has also begun to thrive. Her social interactions have increased, her general well...
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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We have lived here for 5+ years and believe they are some of the best years in our our 60 years of marriage. Our food service brought to our apt. door each day is varied and delicious. During this pandemic...
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.
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Photo of Coastal Cove of Wilmington
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.
Photo of Cedar Cove Assisted Living
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This community is beautiful with lots of different amenities. The care team has been truly a light to my loved one. They are always making sure her needs are being met and making her feel comfortable in her...
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.
Cedar Cove Assisted Living is located in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Situated in the heart of Wilmington, residents can enjoy the historic river district and the Riverwalk that makes its way around the Cape Fear River and three island beaches. Named 'The Next Big Thing' by...
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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.
The Magnolia is an assisted living and memory care community located in Clinton, NC. Clinton is a beautiful city with a newly renovated downtown, tree-lined streets, and historic homes. It is known as a friendly and welcoming community where neighbors come together to support one another. The...
Photo of West Bladen 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.
West Bladen Assisted Living is a located in stunning Bladenboro, NC. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, serene and peaceful living quarters and an abundance of beautiful wildlife, this residential community is one that seniors love to call their home. Family members coming to visit a loved one...
Photo of Autumn Care of Shallotte
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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.
Photo of Lenoir Assisted Living
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My mother passed at Lenore assisted-living in July . It has taken me a while to write this review but I want to let anyone who is looking for a place for their loved to know that I couldn’t have asked...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Lenior Assisted Living located at 2773 Pinewood Home Drive in Pink Hill. Lenoir Assisted Living offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit...

Cost of memory care in Rooks, NC

The average cost of senior living in Rooks is $4,634 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wallace, NC with an average of $4,287 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rooks, NC vs. nearby cities

Rooks, NC
$4,869/mo
$4,891/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rooks, NC vs. the state and national average

Rooks, NC
$4,869/mo
U.S. national average
$5,363/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rooks vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,869/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Rooks, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$5,923/mo
Studio
$6,394/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,266/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,745/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,295/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Rooks over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Rooks

Recent reviews for memory care in Rooks

Morningside of Wilmington

5.0
I think Morningside of Wilmington is a great place. I appreciate the cooperation from the staff. The aids are very patient with my sister and others. All the staff initiate friendliness first and are helpful.

Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC

4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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Cedar Cove Assisted Living in Wilmington, NC

3.9
all residents seem happy and engaged and caregivers are actively involved with the residents

Rooks review score based on 85 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 85 reviews of 17 Rooks memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rooks 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

Rooks review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Rooks, NC17 facilities
7.3
Atkinson, NC18 facilities
8.2
Sandyfield, NC19 facilities

Review subcategories for Rooks 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 85 reviews of 17 Rooks memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Rooks 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.
Rooks, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Rooks memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rooks memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rooks, 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 Rooks 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 Rooks that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rooks, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.1%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rooks 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 Rooks Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rooks, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.9%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.9%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rooks 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 Rooks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rooks, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Rooks 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 Rooks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rooks, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rooks 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 Rooks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rooks, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.8%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, TerraBella Southport and Spring Arbor of Wilmington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rooks, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 24 memory care facilities near Rooks, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 24 memory care facilities near you in Rooks, 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 Rooks, 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 Rooks, 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 Rooks, North Carolina ranges from $1800 to $10115. The average Memory Care cost in Rooks, North Carolina is $4,634. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Rooks, 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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