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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Marion, NC
If your loved one needs memory care in West Marion, A Place for Mom can help. With 34 memory care facilities in West Marion, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in West Marion incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. West Marion memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in West Marion, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Spruce Pine, Black Mountain and Marion.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Spruce Pine, Black Mountain and Marion.
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This seems to be the best place that I have found for my loved one. They have activities like bible study, bingo, puzzles, laundry folding, coin counting, music, concerts and more for the residents to do and...
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.
Ashlan Village is a continuing care community, where your choices matter. Through community services and programs, Ashlan Village provides for the social, spiritual, nutritional, residential, wellness and health care needs of older people at reasonable cost. We have a variety of spacious floor...
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I would definitely recommend Heritage Hills Pacifica. I believe they have good care. I wish there was more communication with the family rather than me having to ask. I wish I would have follow up on the...
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills.Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, the #1 retirement living community in Hendersonville. Our senior living community offers a full spectrum of independent living and memory care services administered by a specifically trained, caring...
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
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.
Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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The care that mom receives here is really great. The aides have been just wonderful with me and mom. The food can use some improvement. I think that it just might be because they don't use as fresh of...
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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.
Brookdale Heritage Circle is a dedicated memory care community in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Hendersonville, within easy reach of premium shopping, dining and quality health care, is an exceptional place to spend retirement. Hendersonville is warm and welcoming, with convenient access to the...
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They were huge and they had all levels of care. We used them for rehab, and for memory care. In the rehab they knew that she had to be secured so they made sure to have her in a secure section when she was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 West Marion, NC
The average cost of senior living in West Marion is $4,576 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutherfordton, NC with an average of $4,445 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Marion, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Marion, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in West Marion, NC by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in West Marion
Recent reviews for memory care in West Marion
Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC
5.0
We moved my grandmother into the memory care at Heritage Hills and they were very helpful throughout the whole process. Everyone was so nice and I really appreciated the professionalism they exhibited.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City
4.1
The staff at Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City have shown solid follow through on open issues and good medical supervision. I would recommend it to other families.
Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC
4.8
The activities are great, before COVID they have bible studies, church groups come in to sing, and other live entertainment. We really liked how friendly the staff was, everything is on one level so its very convenient. The food could use some improvements, the quality could be a little better.
West Marion review score based on 139 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 139 reviews of 34 West Marion memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The West Marion 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
West Marion review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for West Marion 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 139 reviews of 34 West Marion memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Marion 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.West Marion, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.4
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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West Marion memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Marion memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Marion, 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 West Marion 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 West Marion 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
67.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.2%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.8%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in West Marion 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 West Marion 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
73.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Marion 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 West Marion 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
29.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in West Marion 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 West Marion communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Marion 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 West Marion offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.2%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
61.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City and TerraBella Spartanburg are the top-rated memory care facilities near West Marion, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 34 memory care facilities near West Marion, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in West Marion, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 34 memory care facilities near you in West Marion, 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 West Marion, 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 West Marion, 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 West Marion, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $11435. The average Memory Care cost in West Marion, North Carolina is $4,576. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in West Marion, North Carolina typically starts at $1500. 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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