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Memory care in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest is about $5,979 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 293 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Sunrise of North Hills
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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88 reviews
9.0
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88 reviews
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All categories are a 5. We were very very pleased with the care he received. The nurses aides were so gentle with [name removed] dad and very friendly helpful to us as the family.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Cadence at North Raleigh by Cogir
1111 Photos available
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8.8
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32 reviews
8.8
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32 reviews
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When it comes the meals and dining, sometimes, it looks like a cafeteria food. The indoor activities receives a 4 and the outdoor activities gets a 2. With the value for cost that may be due to a decline in...
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.
Experience the Southern charm of Cadence North Raleigh. Ideally situated between North and Midtown Raleigh, Cadence North Raleigh offers easy access to great shopping, medical care and local culture. With beautiful grounds and outdoor spaces, this serene setting is an ideal spot for retirement...
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Photo of Franklin Manor
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8.6
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32 reviews
8.6
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32 reviews
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I think it is extremely expensive plus they add in a doctor coming in so that is extra even with [name removed] in hospice care. They have recently had a whole new staff come in from director down and it...
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.
Truly Compassionate Memory CareLocated in Youngsville, North Carolina, Franklin Manor is an Assisted Living Community that is exclusively dedicated to the care of those with memory care related disorders (i.e., general dementia, Alzheimer disease, Lewy Body). Prior to admission every potential...
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Photo of Falls River Court
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22 Floor plans available
8.4
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11 reviews
8.4
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Staff turn over. Undocumented and / or reported incidents (injuries). Clothes not separated after the laundry process. We are exploring the idea to relocate to a new location.
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.
Falls River Village offers assisted living services to senior citizens. We also offer memory care services at Falls River Court which is located on our campus. Memory Care offers a lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to world-class museums, Southern-style mansions and convenient...
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8.3
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I researched several places before deciding to choose Terrabella. All places are expensive but I found the cost to be reasonable and the level of care commensurate with the others. It was a difficult...
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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Photo of Brookdale Wake Forest
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33 Floor plans available
7.8
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30 reviews
7.8
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The overall experience has been good, but she generally is a loner unless she knew they were well-educated since she was. Always cleaning. Very nice staff. They tried to motivate [name removed] to...
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.
You want to keep living your best life, and our community in the quaint college town of Wake Forest, North Carolina can help you do just that. Our beautifully landscaped campus is located near shopping, restaurants, and physicians’ offices, and we offer assisted living and memory care for our...
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Photo of Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir
9.5
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9.5
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We chose this facility because of the cleanliness and the very friendly staff. When you walk in everyone is treated the same with friendliness. You have to be involved with your relative, so you know if...
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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Photo of Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage of Raleigh
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 Wake Forest, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wake Forest is $5,979 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spring Hope, NC with an average of $5,192 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wake Forest, NC vs. nearby cities

Wake Forest, NC
$5,979/mo

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

Wake Forest, NC
$5,979/mo
U.S. national average
$5,415/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wake Forest vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,979/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Wake Forest, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$5,763/mo
Studio
$6,231/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,312/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,057/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Wake Forest over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Wake Forest

Recent reviews for memory care in Wake Forest

The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

4.0
It's quite expensive, especially for memory care. (One parent in independent living and one in memory care). Quality of care in memory care is hit or miss as well - some great staff and some not very good. I think the independent living is really good - great food - the dining room is like a ...
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Brookdale Wake Forest

4.0
The staff here has really been good. The community is clean and they keep my aunts room clean as well. My aunt does not eat really, but the food looks good. I like that they have a lot of things to keep the residents active.

Carolina Reserve of Durham

4.8
My mom has been here for 6 months. Memory care. She's 91. The staff has been kind and caring. The facility isn't too big. About 50 residents I think. It's been a good experience all the way around. Memory care is difficult and they have done a really good job with my Mom.

Wake Forest review score based on 83 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 83 reviews of 8 Wake Forest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wake Forest 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

Wake Forest review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Wake Forest, NC8 facilities
8.6
Rolesville, NC9 facilities
8.5
Youngsville, NC70 facilities

Review subcategories for Wake Forest 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 83 reviews of 8 Wake Forest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wake Forest 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.
Wake Forest, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Wake Forest memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wake Forest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest 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
87.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wake Forest, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
87.5%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wake Forest, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62.5%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
75%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
39.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
34.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir, Sunrise of Cary and Sunrise of Raleigh are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wake Forest, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 8 memory care facilities near Wake Forest, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 8 memory care facilities near you in Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest, North Carolina ranges from $1095 to $13200. The average Memory Care cost in Wake Forest, North Carolina is $5,979. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Wake Forest, North Carolina typically starts at $1095. 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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