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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Walnut Creek, NC
If your loved one needs memory care in Walnut Creek, A Place for Mom can help. With 34 memory care facilities in Walnut Creek, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Walnut Creek incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Walnut Creek memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Walnut Creek, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Goldsboro, Snow Hill and Kinston.
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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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Cost of memory care in Walnut Creek, NC
The average cost of senior living in Walnut Creek is $4,435 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grifton, NC with an average of $4,209 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Walnut Creek, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Walnut Creek, NC by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Walnut Creek
Recent reviews for memory care in Walnut Creek
Truewood by Merrill, New Bern
5.0
They seem to have a lot of activities for the residents and all the staff seem very nice and caring.
Room sizes in the memory care unit are just fine. Not too small.
I would recommend to others looking.
Home Place of New Bern
4.3
This facility strives to be the best. They are open to and welcome new ideas. They listen and care about their customers and encourage and support family involvement. Everyone is treated as family. They address any concerns that may arise in a professional attentive manner.
The Village of Kinston
5.0
My mom just moved in here a couple of weeks ago. I'm impressed with the time the management took to make moms move in process fun and relaxing. When a administrator rolls up her sleeves and helps unpack moms things and takes the time everyday to check on mom . That shows they care. Mom loves the ...
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Walnut Creek review score based on 112 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 112 reviews of 26 Walnut Creek memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Walnut Creek 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
Walnut Creek review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Walnut Creek 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 112 reviews of 26 Walnut Creek memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Walnut Creek 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.Walnut Creek, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
Walnut Creek memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walnut Creek memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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
61.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.1%
73.5%
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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.1%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.9%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.4%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
57.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Home Place of New Bern and Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount are the top-rated memory care facilities near Walnut Creek, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 34 memory care facilities near Walnut Creek, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Walnut Creek, North Carolina are Truewood by Merrill, New Bern and Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 34 memory care facilities near you in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, North Carolina ranges from $400 to $10925. The average Memory Care cost in Walnut Creek, North Carolina is $4,435. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Walnut Creek, North Carolina typically starts at $400. 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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