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Memory care in Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling is about $4,968 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 33 communities, read 720 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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
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.
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...
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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.
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...
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Cost of memory care in Mount Sterling, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mount Sterling is $4,968 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bryson City, NC with an average of $4,626 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mount Sterling, NC vs. nearby cities

Mount Sterling, NC
$4,968/mo

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

Mount Sterling, NC
$4,968/mo
U.S. national average
$5,505/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mount Sterling vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,968/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Mount Sterling, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$5,287/mo
Studio
$6,338/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,003/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,904/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Mount Sterling over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Mount Sterling

Recent reviews for memory care in Mount Sterling

The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living in Knoxville, TN

5.0
My mother in law (90) spent the last 2 1/2 years of her life in care at The Pointe at Lifespring. She received the kindest, most loving and thoughtful care we could have ever asked for or imagined right up until her passing on [date removed]. She was treated with dignity and respect, and cared ...
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Freedom Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

5.0
My loved one adjusted very well. The community has been very well. The community as a whole has been good and is enjoyed by my loved one. The communication has been great, they are responsive to email and phone calls. The food smells and looks good the times I visit.

Oakwood Senior Living in Knoxville, TN

4.0
My loved one has recently made the move into this community and so far I have no complaints of how things are going for him. The staff have been wonderful and I am comfortable with the quality of care he has been receiving. He has had no issues with the meals and enjoys participating in the ...
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Mount Sterling review score based on 126 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 126 reviews of 30 Mount Sterling memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mount Sterling 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

Mount Sterling review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Mount Sterling, NC30 facilities
8.5
Maggie Valley, NC22 facilities
8.7
Hot Springs, NC37 facilities

Review subcategories for Mount Sterling 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 126 reviews of 30 Mount Sterling memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mount Sterling 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
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
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Mount Sterling memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Sterling memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Sterling, 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 Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling 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
70%
66.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.3%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
72.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.3%
61.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
72.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling 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
80%
74.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
46.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
70.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling 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
43.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
45.6%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
42.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.3%
51.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
20.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
32.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
40.9%
Room service
Room service
53.3%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
23.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
70%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
54.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.7%
61.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
36.7%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
22.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wellington Manor Assisted Living, The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living and South High Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mount Sterling, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 33 memory care facilities near Mount Sterling, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 33 memory care facilities near you in Mount Sterling, 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 Mount Sterling, 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 Mount Sterling, 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 Mount Sterling, North Carolina ranges from $1200 to $12450. The average Memory Care cost in Mount Sterling, North Carolina is $4,968. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Mount Sterling, North Carolina typically starts at $1200. 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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