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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Tar River, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Tar River, A Place for Mom can help. With 56 memory care facilities in Tar River, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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44 Floor plans available
6.6
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29 reviews
6.6
Review score
29 reviews
5 star
28%
4 star
24%
3 star
24%
2 star
7%
1 star
17%
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My dad’s transition to memory care was the best decision that could have been made for him. He is adjusting well and he is content. He loves the food and the caregivers. He rarely asks to go home now. We...
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, 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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5 star
33%
4 star
44%
3 star
11%
2 star
6%
1 star
6%
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We moved my father into Phoenix Assisted Care after having him in another facility that was awful. While Phoenix a little outdated, and it’s not very large or fancy, it is so clean and nicely decorated. 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.
    Our management team, a family business, has over 20 years in Long Term Care.  Our family values carry over to our staff and residents, providing a comfortable and encouraging environment.     Our interdisciplinary care team is made up of a nurse, activity...
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: 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.
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Cost of memory care in Tar River, NC

The average cost of senior living in Tar River is $6,787 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Warrenton, NC with an average of $6,708 per month.

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

Tar River, NC
$6,787/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,787/mo

Memory care costs in Tar River, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,003/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,229/mo

Senior living costs in Tar River 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: Tar River, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTar River, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$6,787/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,958/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,178/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Tar River, NC:$6,787/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Tar River, NC:$4,958/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Tar River, NC:$3,178/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Tar River

Recent reviews for memory care in Tar River

The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

4.0
It's quite expensive, especially for memory care. (One parent in independent living and one in memory care). Quality of care in memory care is hit or miss as well - some great staff and some not very good. I think the independent living is really good - great food - the dining room is like a ...
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Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care

4.4
My father is a new resident at Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care. The staff seem very friendly and attentive and seem to work well together. The housekeeping seems good. The meals are not good, but I don't expect them to be and I'm sure no facility like this has good meals. Based on the intake ...
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Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Tar River review score based on 14 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 14 reviews of 2 Tar River memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Tar River 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

Tar River review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Tar River, NC2 facilities
8.5
Louisburg, NC82 facilities
8.2
Stem, NC27 facilities

Tar River memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tar River memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tar River, 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 Tar River 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 Tar River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tar River, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.4%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.2%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.1%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.5%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.4%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.5%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Tar River 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 Tar River Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tar River, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.8%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.5%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.9%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tar River 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 Tar River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tar River, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.7%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.1%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.4%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.8%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Tar River 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 Tar River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tar River, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.1%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.1%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tar River 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 Tar River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tar River, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.1%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.5%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.1%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
37.1%
41%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.2%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Tar River

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