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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Blowing Rock, NC
Memory care in Blowing Rock 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 Blowing Rock is about $4,643 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 269 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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace 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.
1. Great location, middle of Johnson City and close to VA & Hospital, Shopping,Restaurants2. Outstanding Activity Programs in and outside, very community involved3. Wonderful food, mostly cooked from scratch4. RN & LPN on Staff5. Beautiful Spa, Beauty/Barber Ship, Manicure & Pedicure...
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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Blowing Rock, NC
The average cost of senior living in Blowing Rock is $4,643 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granite Falls, NC with an average of $4,206 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Blowing Rock, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Blowing Rock, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Blowing Rock, NC by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Blowing Rock
Recent reviews for memory care in Blowing Rock
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.
Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Granite Falls, NC
3.6
The first impression was excellent. Everyone smiled and was very pleasant. We were given the tour and loved the place which made us bring my mom up to see it. She fell in love with the place and the room in which she was going to stay in. She has been there since December. We have ...
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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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Blowing Rock review score based on 105 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 105 reviews of 29 Blowing Rock memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Blowing Rock 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
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Review subcategories for Blowing Rock 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 105 reviews of 29 Blowing Rock memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Blowing Rock 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.Blowing Rock, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Blowing Rock memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blowing Rock memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blowing Rock, 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 Blowing Rock 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 Blowing Rock 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
69%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.5%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.5%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Blowing Rock 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 Blowing Rock 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
72.4%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.1%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.9%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blowing Rock 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 Blowing Rock 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
34.5%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.8%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Blowing Rock 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 Blowing Rock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.3%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
41.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blowing Rock 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 Blowing Rock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.8%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.2%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.7%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
55.2%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
41.4%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Johnson City, American House Johnson City and Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Blowing Rock, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 34 memory care facilities near Blowing Rock, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is Brookdale Johnson City. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 34 memory care facilities near you in Blowing Rock, 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 Blowing Rock, 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 Blowing Rock, 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 Blowing Rock, North Carolina ranges from $950 to $8195. The average Memory Care cost in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is $4,643. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Blowing Rock, 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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