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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shawtown, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Shawtown, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in Shawtown, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Eagle Ridge.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fayetteville, Sanford and Garner.

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zipAverageCost: $5,269

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Photo of Spring Arbor of Apex
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9.6
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36 reviews
9.6
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36 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about the community is that I always felt welcome as a visitor. Yes, I would recommend Spring Arbor of Apex to other families based on the experience so far.
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 HeartFields at Cary
1414 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.0
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71 reviews
9.0
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71 reviews
5 star
34%
4 star
40%
3 star
11%
2 star
7%
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8%
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So far so good. Dad is happy and has no complaints better than that other place the reserve. Yes, we would recommend HeartFields at Cary community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Welcome to HeartFields, a Five Star Quality Care community! In our beautiful, home-like setting with stately architecture and a thoughtfully designed interior, you will be close to Western Wake Hospital, shopping, cultural activities, doctors and medical centers. We offer 24-hour nursing,...
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Photo of The Addison of Fuquay Varina
11 Photo available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
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55 reviews
8.7
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55 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
24%
3 star
13%
2 star
9%
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16%
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They staff was always friendly and welcoming. Providing updates. I visited my father 4-5 times per week. Business Manager was great and helpful. Improvement areas- Seemed to have issues administering...
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 Cadence at Garner by Cogir
66 Photos available
8.7
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24 reviews
8.7
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24 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
25%
3 star
4%
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17%
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I believe a process change needs to take place for every new resident to the Community. I can only speak for Garner location as that is where my loved one was. Change I suggest is: Every new Memory Care...
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 Sanford Senior Living and Manor
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8.5
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21 reviews
8.5
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21 reviews
5 star
42%
4 star
29%
3 star
19%
2 star
0%
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10%
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Community is very small and cozy. Staff know all residents very well. Rooms are larger than any other facility we toured. I would recommend
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.
At Sanford Senior Living and Sanford Manor we recognize that having a resource for comfortable living coupled with care is important. We have 24/7 care staff on site and prepare and serve homestyle meals 3 times daily in the community. Activities, laundry, housekeeping and maintenance also...
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8.0
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47 reviews
8.0
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47 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
23%
3 star
11%
2 star
9%
1 star
6%
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We chose Gabriel Manor because I knew somebody that placed a relative there and they were very happy with it, also the location was about 15-20 minutes from my house. I have longtime healthcare. I've lost...
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.
Gabriel Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care community opened in 2013 as Clayton, NC's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Saber Health Care Group is our parent company located in Ohio. Gabriel Manor is located between the "Cleveland" community and the town of Clayton off Highway...
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We chose Fayetteville Manor because I visited other places and for what they were providing, this was the best value for what we would pay. It is a beautiful well decorated facility that has a homey feel to...
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.
Home Health availableRecreational therapiesMedication monitoringResource managementTransportationFinancial managementShopping and errandsBeauty salonLaundry services
Photo of Eastover Gardens
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 Highland House of Fayetteville
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My Mom has Dementia but loves activities and singing. Highland House is filled with love and fun activities and over the past 6 months, they have hired some fantastic staff and as a family member who goes...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Shawtown, NC

The average cost of senior living in Shawtown is $5,269 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fayetteville, NC with an average of $4,525 per month.

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

Shawtown, NC
$5,269/mo
$5,581/mo

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

Shawtown, NC
$5,269/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,269/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,848/mo
Studio
$6,048/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,994/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,900/mo

Senior living costs in Shawtown 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: Shawtown, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShawtown, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,269/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,854/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,662/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Shawtown, NC:$5,269/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Shawtown, NC:$3,854/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Shawtown, NC:$3,662/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Shawtown, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Shawtown 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.

Shawtown, NCNC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Shawtown, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shawtown 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
Shawtown, NC$5,368/mo$5,396/mo-0.5%
North Carolina$6,682/mo$6,198/mo+7.8%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Shawtown, NC
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,396/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,682/mo
2023 average cost:$6,198/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Shawtown

Recent reviews for memory care in Shawtown

Spring Arbor of Apex

5.0
Spring Arbor has been a blessing to say the least. My father has been a resident in memory care for about a month. The staff has gone above & beyond to make him, my sister & I all feel comfortable with this decision. They genuinely are concerned with him as an individual and he is treated with ...
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Gabriel Manor in Clayton, NC

4.6
We really like the administration and staff at Gabriel Manor, and the care and support they show my mom. I would highly recommend this facility for anyone who is thinking of placing a loved one in memory care.

Cadence at Garner by Cogir

4.3
I think this memory care facility realize the true behaviors of patients. Unlike the last one I had mom with. I like them and would highly recommend this facility. The staff is great with all the patients whatever their behavior is.

Shawtown review score based on 74 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 10 Shawtown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shawtown 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

Shawtown review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Shawtown, NC10 facilities
8.3
Lillington, NC78 facilities
8.3
Coats, NC80 facilities

Review subcategories for Shawtown 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 74 reviews of 10 Shawtown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shawtown 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.
Shawtown, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Shawtown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawtown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawtown, 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 Shawtown 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 Shawtown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shawtown, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70%
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
70%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
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 Shawtown 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 Shawtown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shawtown, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
60%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shawtown 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 Shawtown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shawtown, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Shawtown 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 Shawtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shawtown, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawtown 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 Shawtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shawtown, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Shawtown

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Arbor of Apex, HeartFields at Cary and The Addison of Fuquay Varina are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shawtown, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 13 memory care facilities near Shawtown, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 13 memory care facilities near you in Shawtown, 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 Shawtown, 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 Shawtown, 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 Shawtown, North Carolina ranges from $1118 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in Shawtown, North Carolina is $5,269. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shawtown, North Carolina typically starts at $1118. 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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