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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wayne County, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Wayne County, A Place for Mom can help. With 42 memory care facilities in Wayne County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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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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This is a great community and everything is working out very well for my mother in law. She has adjusted well to the community and seems to really like it. The community looks great and everything is nice...
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 The Village of Kinston located at 1935 Idlewild Drive in Kinston. The Village offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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...
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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 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
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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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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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I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle. The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of...
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.
Welcome to a quaint little community of friends and neighbors tucked neatly at the edge of one of the loveliest of America's historic towns. Tarboro, North Carolina, settled centuries ago, hasn't lost a bit of its original charm. Main Street, with its village shops, town square and stately homes,...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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: 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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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Cost of memory care in Wayne County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wayne County is $4,892 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eureka, NC with an average of $4,211 per month.

Memory care costs in Wayne County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Wayne County, NC
$4,892/mo
$4,656/mo

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

Wayne County, NC
$4,892/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,892/mo

Memory care costs in Wayne County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,363/mo
Studio
$6,363/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,966/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,811/mo

Senior living costs in Wayne County 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: Wayne County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWayne County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,892/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,137/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,147/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Wayne County, NC:$4,892/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Wayne County, NC:$4,137/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Wayne County, NC:$3,147/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Wayne County, NC, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Wayne County, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Wayne County 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wayne County, NC$6,155/mo$5,551/mo+10.9%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,328/mo+5.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Wayne County, NC
2024 average cost:$6,155/mo
2023 average cost:$5,551/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,693/mo
2023 average cost:$6,328/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Wayne County

Recent reviews for memory care in Wayne County

Spring Arbor of Wilson

5.0
The staff at Spring Arbor is fantastic! They are always friendly and take great care of the residents. My Mother has been there a few years and I never have to worry about her care. I would highly recommend Spring Arbor of Wilson!!

Brookdale Dickinson Avenue in Greenville, NC

4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale Dickinson Avenue. Things are going very well. I visit daily. Most of the staff know me. They are very friendly to me. They do an excellent job taking care of my loved one. The food appears to be good and a variety.

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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Wayne County review score based on 162 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 162 reviews of 34 Wayne County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wayne County 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

Wayne County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Wayne County, NC34 facilities
8.2
Goldsboro, NC10 facilities
8.0
Walnut Creek, NC34 facilities

Review subcategories for Wayne County 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 162 reviews of 34 Wayne County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wayne County 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.
Wayne County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Wayne County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wayne County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wayne County, 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 Wayne County 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 Wayne County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wayne County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wayne County 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 Wayne County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wayne County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wayne County 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 Wayne County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wayne County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Wayne County 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 Wayne County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wayne County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wayne County 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 Wayne County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wayne County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Wayne County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Eagles Pointe, Spring Arbor of Kinston and Brookdale Dickinson Avenue are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wayne County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 42 memory care facilities near Wayne County, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 42 memory care facilities near you in Wayne County, 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 Wayne County, 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 Wayne County, 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 Wayne County, North Carolina ranges from $1118 to $10925. The average Memory Care cost in Wayne County, North Carolina is $4,892. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wayne County, 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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