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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Carrboro, NC

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Memory care in Carrboro 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 Carrboro is about $6,437 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 243 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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11 Photo available
22 Floor plans available
9.9
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48 reviews
9.9
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48 reviews
5 star
65%
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21%
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10%
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My loved one is currently a resident at Brookdale Meadowmont and the overall experience has been great so far. The staff is better than great. The food is typical institutional food, I don't like it but our...
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.
At our senior living community in Chapel Hill, N.C., which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, you can be your best possible self. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving  assistance for bathing, dressing and medications....
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Photo of The Addison
11 Photo available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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29 reviews
8.6
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29 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
14%
3 star
21%
2 star
7%
1 star
17%
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Staff provided support just like they said they would during a challenging time. They provided clarity about costs and services, and readily provided referrals to additional needed services after learning...
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.
We're here to encourage an engaged senior lifestyle in a caring, supportive environment. You'll find dedicated services and comfortable amenities all with an at-home feel. OUR RESIDENTS LIVE worry-free surrounded by good friends and exceptional service. EVERYTHING ABOUT THE ADDISON OF DURHAM SAYS...
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Photo of Seasons at Southpoint
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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35 reviews
8.4
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35 reviews
5 star
44%
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34%
3 star
11%
2 star
0%
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11%
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I really like their pricing model which is all inclusive. The staff seems very nice and caring every time I visit. They do a lot of different activities each week. I would recommend this community to other...
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.
Seasons at Southpoint, recently acquired by Five Star Senior Living, opened in July, 2008 as the Triangle's newest memory care community. Our community is specifically designed to meet the needs of our residents. Seasons accomodates residents not only with Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia, but...
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7.9
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18 reviews
7.9
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18 reviews
5 star
11%
4 star
61%
3 star
17%
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0%
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11%
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I think the staff generally cares for the well-being of the residents. They do call them by their names and do tend to know the specifics of each resident and their needs. I am pleased when they address them...
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.
With two senior living options, including Assisted Living and our personalized Memory Care, our community is perfect for area residents who can benefit from available 24-hour care and service and a lifestyle free of worries that discards the heavy-duty of maintaining a home.Here at TerraBella...
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7.6
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40 reviews
7.6
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40 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
28%
3 star
5%
2 star
5%
1 star
23%
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We picked them because of the proximity to other family living in the area. Food is sub-par, and is often a major issue. Management had turned over several times, but the place is generally clean and feels...
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.
We're excited to be bringing the best in assisted living and memory care to the Triangle. Chatham Ridge Assisted Living will be located in Polks Village in southern Chapel Hill, just south of the Orange County/Chatham County line. We anticipate opening in December of 2014. What can you expect...
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5 star
33%
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22%
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11%
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34%
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My mother is very happy and has settled in at the Stratford Memory Care Unit. She is flourishing in the smaller environment. In fact, she actually thanked me for moving her to The Stratford. I feel the...
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.
The Stratford is located in the heart of Tarheel Country, yet it is nestled away on three acres of quiet surroundings. The Stratford is a gem that is hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the University and Hospital life, but close enough to be a part of it within minutes. There is a free...
Photo of Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.0
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20 reviews
7.0
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20 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
35%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
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10%
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My father is a new resident at Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care. The staff seem very friendly and attentive and seem to work well together. The housekeeping seems good. The meals are not good, but I don't...
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.
Our community, a dedicated memory care community located in a quiet residential Chapel Hill, N.C., neighborhood, offers premium care services to seniors with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our innovative care program includes a gentle structure to each day that includes mental and...
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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44 reviews
8.9
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44 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
25%
3 star
5%
2 star
2%
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0%
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I have a warm, spacious and comfortable room. The staff is patient, helpful, alert and sincere. I feel safe in my environment and well cared for. There is a significant amount of activities geared...
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.
A new home but in old fashioned comfort. Carolina Reserve of Durham is an assisted living community that nurtures independence through the provision of 24 hour assistance to our residents including medication administration, 3 meals per day and snacks daily, personal laundry, exercise program,...
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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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Cost of memory care in Carrboro, NC

The average cost of senior living in Carrboro is $6,437 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Liberty, NC with an average of $5,480 per month.

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

Carrboro, NC
$6,437/mo

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

Carrboro, NC
$6,437/mo
U.S. national average
$5,444/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,437/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,934/mo
Studio
$8,129/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,150/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Carrboro over time

Carrboro, NCNC stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Carrboro

Recent reviews for memory care in Carrboro

Home Place of Burlington

4.5
We chose Home Place of Burlington because of the informative tour as well as the fact that my mother knew several residents there. These residents provided a great recommendation. I really like Eventus, the medical staff. They are very informative.

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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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.

Carrboro review score based on 76 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 9 Carrboro memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carrboro 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

Carrboro review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Carrboro, NC9 facilities
8.4
Chapel Hill, NC8 facilities
8.3
Hillsborough, NC11 facilities

Review subcategories for Carrboro 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 76 reviews of 9 Carrboro memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Carrboro 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.
Carrboro, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Carrboro memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carrboro memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carrboro, 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 Carrboro 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 Carrboro that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carrboro, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carrboro 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 Carrboro Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carrboro, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
77.8%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
44.4%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carrboro 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 Carrboro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carrboro, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Carrboro 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 Carrboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carrboro, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carrboro 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 Carrboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carrboro, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Meadowmont, Spring Arbor of Apex and Sunrise of Cary are the top-rated memory care facilities near Carrboro, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 9 memory care facilities near Carrboro, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Carrboro, North Carolina are Brookdale Meadowmont, Sunrise of Cary and Sunrise of Raleigh. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Carrboro, 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 Carrboro, 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 Carrboro, 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 Carrboro, North Carolina ranges from $1118 to $13600. The average Memory Care cost in Carrboro, North Carolina is $6,437. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Carrboro, North Carolina typically starts at $1118. 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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