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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mc Connell, NC

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Memory care in Mc Connell 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 Mc Connell is about $4,451 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 146 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, New Bern
2121 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
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91 reviews
9.6
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91 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
29%
3 star
7%
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4%
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7%
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It's a wonderful place but we will run out of money soon and need to find a place that takes her Medicaid. Originally we thought it was a cheaper option but they were misleading about cost up front. Top...
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.
Living at Truewood by Merrill, New Bern means being a part of an active, vibrant community. Enjoy delicious all-inclusive dining, a wealth of social activities and the freedom to explore your interests. There are countless opportunities to connect, grow and live up to your full potential.If...
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Photo of Brookdale Dickinson Avenue
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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35 reviews
9.5
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35 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
23%
3 star
14%
2 star
6%
1 star
11%
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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.
Our senior living community, in Greenville, N.C., offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in an environment of beauty and sophisticated Southern living. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving the daily personal assistance you need....
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Photo of Spring Arbor of Greenville
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8.6
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20 reviews
8.6
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20 reviews
5 star
90%
4 star
10%
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0%
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0%
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From my own experience and the places I looked at prior to committing to Spring Arbor of Greenville I will give SA a 5. I would have picked a different one for myself but I looked for my sister in law 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.
Spring Arbor of Greenville features spacious apartments and a highly dedicated and experienced staff certified in assisted senior living and Alzheimer's & dementia care.Spring Arbor of Greenville is located in the major industrial and economic center for Eastern North Carolina. It is...
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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.
New Bern House Assisted Living and Memory Care is a highly regarded senior living community in a desirable location in NC. Whether for you or a loved one, New Bern House offers a caring atmosphere, active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Bern House,...
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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.
The Gardens of Pamlico offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency...
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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 Mc Connell, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mc Connell is $4,451 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jamesville, NC with an average of $4,028 per month.

Memory care costs in Mc Connell, NC, vs. nearby cities

Mc Connell, NC
$4,451/mo

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

Mc Connell, NC
$4,451/mo
U.S. national average
$5,614/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,451/mo

Memory care costs in Mc Connell, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,555/mo
Studio
$7,618/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,635/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,248/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Connell 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: Mc Connell, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Connell, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,451/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Assisted Living$4,547/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$2,639/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Mc Connell, NC:$4,451/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Connell, NC:$4,547/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
Mc Connell, NC:$2,639/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Mc Connell, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Mc Connell 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 Mc Connell, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Mc Connell 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
Mc Connell, NC$6,310/mo$6,737/mo-6.3%
North Carolina$6,198/mo$5,749/mo+7.8%
National$6,063/mo$5,803/mo+4.5%
Mc Connell, NC
2024 average cost:$6,310/mo
2023 average cost:$6,737/mo
Percent change:-6.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,198/mo
2023 average cost:$5,749/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,063/mo
2023 average cost:$5,803/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Mc Connell

Recent reviews for memory care in Mc Connell

Brookdale Dickinson Avenue in Greenville, NC

4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale Dickinson Avenue. Things are going very well. I visit daily. Most of the staff know me. They are very friendly to me. They do an excellent job taking care of my loved one. The food appears to be good and a variety.

Truewood by Merrill, New Bern

5.0
All facilities have there issues but for what I pay these issues should be minimal. I also employ a private caregiver to visit 2-3 times a week. It's a beautiful facility and the staff is just wonderful! They have outings , outdoor parties, Olympics , daily activities, beauty/ hair care. But ...
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Spring Arbor of Greenville

4.4
Our experience there was very short, but the staff was great in preparation for my loved one's entry, and also very attentive while she was there. They were particularly attuned to her medical condition. Which is why we were there for such a short time - she ended up needing transferred to the ...
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Mc Connell review score based on 40 family reviews

9.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 6 Mc Connell memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mc Connell 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

Mc Connell review score compared against nearby cities

9.2
Mc Connell, NC6 facilities
8.3
Washington Park, NC20 facilities
8.3
Chocowinity, NC27 facilities

Review subcategories for Mc Connell 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 40 reviews of 6 Mc Connell memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mc Connell 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.
Mc Connell, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Mc Connell memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Connell memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Connell, 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 Mc Connell 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 Mc Connell 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
50%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
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
50%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mc Connell 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 Mc Connell Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mc Connell, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mc Connell 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 Mc Connell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Connell, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Connell 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 Mc Connell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Connell 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 Mc Connell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Connell, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Mc Connell

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 Mc Connell protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Brookdale Dickinson Avenue and Spring Arbor of Greenville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mc Connell, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Mc Connell, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Mc Connell, 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 Mc Connell, 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 Mc Connell, 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 Mc Connell, North Carolina ranges from $400 to $10615. The average Memory Care cost in Mc Connell, North Carolina is $4,451. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Mc Connell, North Carolina typically starts at $400. 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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