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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wilkes County, NC
If your loved one needs memory care in Wilkes County, A Place for Mom can help. With 41 memory care facilities in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Wilkes County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Wilkes County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Wilkesboro, West Jefferson and Sparta.
You may also consider nearby communities such as North Wilkesboro, West Jefferson and Sparta.
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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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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.
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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Words cannot express my appreciation for all your love and hard work that made Aunt [Removed] last years and as comfortable as possible. You were her family! I hope when my day comes there will be kind...
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.
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.
Twelve Oaks is a senior living community located in Mt.Airy, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Twelve Oaks we provide assisted living and Alzheimer's care. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping...
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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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 Wilkes County, NC
The average cost of senior living in Wilkes County is $4,675 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Jefferson, NC with an average of $4,441 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wilkes County, NC vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wilkes County, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Wilkes County, NC by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Wilkes County
Recent reviews for memory care in Wilkes County
Forest Heights Senior Living in Winston-Salem, NC
4.9
Forest Heights covers all areas of need and they're willing to accommodate you in every which way possible. They meet your needs of what you're looking for, as far as finding a good place for mom.
The sales person was the one mostly involved with me and she was great! They went on and beyond ...
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Priddy Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care in King, NC
4.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Priddy Manor Assisted Living for a short time. The staff was very kind and good to her. The facility was well taken care of. I would recommend this facility to others.
Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC
5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Wilkes County review score based on 171 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 171 reviews of 33 Wilkes County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wilkes 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
Wilkes County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Wilkes 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 171 reviews of 33 Wilkes County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wilkes 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.Wilkes County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Wilkes County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilkes County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes County 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
60.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County 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
63.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County 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
24.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem, Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Heritage of Cedar Rock are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wilkes County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 41 memory care facilities near Wilkes County, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Wilkes County, North Carolina are Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem and Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 41 memory care facilities near you in Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes County, North Carolina ranges from $950 to $10365. The average Memory Care cost in Wilkes County, North Carolina is $4,675. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wilkes County, North Carolina typically starts at $950. 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Wilkes County
- North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
- West Jefferson, North Carolina
- Sparta, North Carolina
- Cedar Rock, North Carolina
- Stony Point, North Carolina
- Williamsburg, North Carolina
- Central, North Carolina
- Windsors Crossroads, North Carolina
- Somers Crossroads, North Carolina
- Eagle Mills, North Carolina
- Jennings, North Carolina
- Love Valley, North Carolina
- Rena, North Carolina
- Osbornville, North Carolina
- Pleasant Hill, North Carolina
- Call, North Carolina
- Burch, North Carolina
- Little River, North Carolina
- Dellaplane, North Carolina
- Pleasant Ridge, North Carolina
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