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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cleveland County, NC

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Memory care in Cleveland County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Cleveland County is about $4,879 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 91 communities, read 1994 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Preston House I, LLC is an assisted living facility specializing in Alzheimer's and memory loss care. The beautiful facility is conveniently located in Charlotte, NC between I-77 and I-85. It promotes safety and is located in a community with controlled access equipped emergency call systems. Our...
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, 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.
Photo of Brightmore of South Charlotte
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.
Photo of Sardis Gardens Adult Day and Health Care Center
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.
Photo of Watercrest Fort Mill-Indian Lake
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 Cleveland County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cleveland County is $4,879 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Belwood, NC with an average of $4,608 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cleveland County, NC vs. nearby counties

Cleveland County, NC
$4,879/mo
$4,883/mo
$4,767/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cleveland County, NC vs. the state and national average

Cleveland County, NC
$4,879/mo
U.S. national average
$5,505/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cleveland County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,879/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Cleveland County, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,593/mo
Studio
$5,293/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,420/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,604/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,150/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Cleveland County over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Cleveland County

Recent reviews for memory care in Cleveland County

Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC

4.3
Chandler Place takes the residents out once a week to eat at a restaurant of their choosing, they will take them on scenic drives. They may take them to a Dollar Tree. They also have entertainment groups come in a sing different types of music, as well as play the piano. They provide a variety ...
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HarborChase of Riverwalk in Rock Hill, SC

5.0
At this community, my mom gets a lot of attention and they communicate well and email us weekly with updates. They have a hair salon and my mom loves it. I would recommend this community to others.

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.

Cleveland County review score based on 491 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 491 reviews of 81 Cleveland County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cleveland 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

Cleveland County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Cleveland County, NC81 facilities
8.2
Shelby, NC93 facilities
7.8
Kingstown, NC5 facilities

Review subcategories for Cleveland 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 491 reviews of 81 Cleveland County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cleveland 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.
Cleveland County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Cleveland County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cleveland County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cleveland County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.5%
66.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.2%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.5%
72.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.4%
61.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.9%
72.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cleveland 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 Cleveland County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cleveland County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80.2%
74.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.2%
46.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
79%
70.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cleveland 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 Cleveland County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cleveland County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63%
45.6%
No sugar
No sugar
59.3%
42.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42%
51.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.6%
20.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cleveland 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 Cleveland County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cleveland County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
32.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.2%
40.9%
Room service
Room service
48.1%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.2%
23.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cleveland 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 Cleveland County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cleveland County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.9%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.2%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.4%
54.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.4%
61.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.5%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.3%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.4%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
67.9%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
56.8%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
22.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.2%
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cleveland County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 91 memory care facilities near Cleveland County, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Cleveland County, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 91 memory care facilities near you in Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland County, North Carolina ranges from $1040 to $9250. The average Memory Care cost in Cleveland County, North Carolina is $4,879. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Cleveland County, North Carolina typically starts at $1040. 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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