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Memory care in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest is about $4,785 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 103 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Spring Arbor of Sandhills
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8.2
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31 reviews
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The managers are extremely caring and dedicated. They made the entire move in process smooth. Both my mom and sister with open arms, and they were extremely responsive to questions I had. Facility itself...
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.
Spring Arbor of Creeks Crossing is a premier senior living community offering assisted living with personalized care and support. Private and companion suites are available with full bathrooms, emergency call response systems, a state-of-the-art locking security system, and utilities including...
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1111 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.0
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47 reviews
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The workers at Harmony at Hope Mills are diligent and kind to [name removed]. The meals are good and nutritious. She has found a friend and is adjusting well . i’m pleased with care once a month they have a...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Hope MillsAssisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Fayetteville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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I have had my mother in this facility for over a year now. I have found the staff to be some of the kindest and compassionate people you could want to take care of your family members. They work hard to keep...
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 Addison of Fayetteville, a Senior Lifestyle Community, is proud to offer the highest quality of care in Assisted Living and Memory Care to local seniors and beyond. We have been serving Seniors in the Fayetteville and surrounding areas for over 10 years. We are proud that many of our staff...
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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.
One Team, One Goal … Making a difference in the lives of others. The moment you enter our community, you’ll feel the warmth and inviting atmosphere all around. We pride ourselves on promoting a comforting, healthy and safe environment for each resident. Our team of caregivers are compassionate...
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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.
Greystone Manor is an 81 bed facility with both private and semi-private rooms located on nine acres. It is secluded yet a small town (Red Springs) is located less than a mile away. It is a beautiful brick building with spacious porches. The rooms are large with a bathroom in each. We have...
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Cost of memory care in Hillcrest, NC

The average cost of senior living in Hillcrest is $4,785 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pembroke, NC with an average of $4,093 per month.

Memory care costs in Hillcrest, NC, vs. nearby cities

Hillcrest, NC
$4,785/mo
$4,710/mo

Memory care costs in Hillcrest, NC, vs. state and national averages

Hillcrest, NC
$4,785/mo
U.S. national average
$5,519/mo

Memory care costs in Hillcrest, NC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,785/mo

Memory care costs in Hillcrest, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,372/mo
Studio
$5,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,835/mo

Senior living costs in Hillcrest vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hillcrest, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHillcrest, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,785/mo$5,271/mo$5,519/mo
Assisted Living$3,873/mo$4,421/mo$4,767/mo
Independent Living$3,850/mo$3,700/mo$4,181/mo
Memory Care
Hillcrest, NC:$4,785/mo
North Carolina:$5,271/mo
U.S.:$5,519/mo
Assisted Living
Hillcrest, NC:$3,873/mo
North Carolina:$4,421/mo
U.S.:$4,767/mo
Independent Living
Hillcrest, NC:$3,850/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
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Memory care costs in Hillcrest, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Hillcrest and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Hillcrest, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Hillcrest have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hillcrest, NC$4,978/mo$4,771/mo+4.3%
North Carolina$6,693/mo$6,329/mo+5.8%
National$6,464/mo$6,180/mo+4.6%
Hillcrest, NC
2024 average cost:$4,978/mo
2023 average cost:$4,771/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,693/mo
2023 average cost:$6,329/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,464/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Hillcrest

Recent reviews for memory care in Hillcrest

St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC in Southern Pines, NC

4.0
We cannot comment on the activities because our loved one did not participate in them. Of course more CNA and care givers is an area of improvement. Of course, I no that at this time it is difficult to hire staff, but at that price staffing should be adequate . We have had to hire additional ...
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TerraBella Fayetteville

5.0
staff are very friendly and caring to my loved one. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone who is looking for assisted living in the Fayetteville area

TerraBella Southern Pines

4.6
They have good staff and caregivers here. The care my loved one is receiving is great! The staff truly care about my loved one and for their health and this is important to the family. There are somethings that can be frustrating as they don't have enough staff to man the secure door to let ...
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Hillcrest review score based on 33 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 5 Hillcrest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hillcrest 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

Hillcrest review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Hillcrest, NC5 facilities
8.2
Raeford, NC5 facilities
8.2
Lumber Bridge, NC7 facilities

Review subcategories for Hillcrest 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 33 reviews of 5 Hillcrest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hillcrest 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.
Hillcrest, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.3
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.0
3.8
Activities
3.2
3.8
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Hillcrest memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillcrest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest 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
80%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hillcrest, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
67.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest 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
40%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
80%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Hillcrest

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Hillcrest protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Arbor of Sandhills, Harmony at Hope Mills and TerraBella Fayetteville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Hillcrest, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 5 memory care facilities near Hillcrest, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 5 memory care facilities near you in Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest, North Carolina ranges from $1118 to $9400. The average Memory Care cost in Hillcrest, North Carolina is $4,785. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Hillcrest, 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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