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Memory care in Porters Neck 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 Porters Neck is about $4,719 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 160 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Spring Arbor of Wilmington
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We love Spring Arbor & it seems to be the perfect fit for mom. The smaller sized facility plus wonderful caring staff have made for a great few months. Mom will never be "happy" not being in her own home but...
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 Arbor Landing at Hampstead
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9.3
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It was a nice place for my dad to live once he relocated to Hampstead. I would recommend to others looking that they take a tour. I do not know what it is like now but if I was looking for an independent...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Arbor Landing at Hampstead is offering a unique experiences for seniors and their families. The community is able to offer some traditional assisted living services with their on-site home care services, ask for details!In addition to independent living with assisted living services, the...
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Photo of Morningside of Wilmington
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8.7
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The facility is lovely and clean. Artwork, decor, landscaping outside and courtyard beautifully maintained. Dining area with staff presentation very nice, professional. Food choices tasty and plentiful with...
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.
Morningside of Wilmington is a beautiful, safe and friendly community offering spacious assisted living apartments and Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery program for people with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. All of these needs can be found in one comfortable, secure, and...
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Photo of Brookdale Wilmington
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11 Floor plan available
8.6
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39 reviews
8.6
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39 reviews
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We chose Brookdale Wilmington because of the location, Admissions Mgr(she is no longer there now), care for patients with Dementia Very professional, friendly personnel. Only downfall is they are a VERY...
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.
Great Care From an Industry LeaderMemory care shouldn’t have to mean giving up on a great quality of life. At our warm, comfortable community, we provide services that help seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia thrive. We don’t settle for existing. Instead, our goal for each of our...
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8.0
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8.0
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New Hanover House has been a wonderful transition from Independent Living to Assisted Living. The price is the best we have found in Wilmington with no levels of care increases. It is all inclusive with 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.
Whether for you or a loved one, New Hanover House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Hanover House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
Photo of Stonebridge at Woodbury Assisted Living and Memory Care
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The Stonebridge community is a very beautiful and clean community with friendly staff. We like where it is located but we do have one complaint. We put money into our loved ones trust account to use 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.
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My mother was moved to Champions in April. After a bit of an adjustment period she has come to fit in well there. She has also begun to thrive. Her social interactions have increased, her general well...
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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We have lived here for 5+ years and believe they are some of the best years in our our 60 years of marriage. Our food service brought to our apt. door each day is varied and delicious. During this pandemic...
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.
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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.
Photo of Coastal Cove of Wilmington
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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This community is beautiful with lots of different amenities. The care team has been truly a light to my loved one. They are always making sure her needs are being met and making her feel comfortable in her...
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.
Cedar Cove Assisted Living is located in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Situated in the heart of Wilmington, residents can enjoy the historic river district and the Riverwalk that makes its way around the Cape Fear River and three island beaches. Named 'The Next Big Thing' by...

Cost of memory care in Porters Neck, NC

The average cost of senior living in Porters Neck is $4,719 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Watha, NC with an average of $4,557 per month.

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

Porters Neck, NC
$4,719/mo

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

Porters Neck, NC
$4,719/mo
U.S. national average
$5,446/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,719/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,609/mo
Studio
$6,301/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,098/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,995/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Porters Neck over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Porters Neck

Recent reviews for memory care in Porters Neck

Stonebridge at Woodbury Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hampstead, NC

4.8
The staff are very friendly and very adamant about their pandemic protocols. I would recommend the community to others. My friend one has not complained about the food. They have stopped activities due to the pandemic.

Morningside of Wilmington

5.0
I think Morningside of Wilmington is a great place. I appreciate the cooperation from the staff. The aids are very patient with my sister and others. All the staff initiate friendliness first and are helpful.

Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC

4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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Porters Neck review score based on 62 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 11 Porters Neck memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Porters Neck 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

Porters Neck review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Porters Neck, NC11 facilities
8.7
9.0
Northchase, NC9 facilities

Review subcategories for Porters Neck 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 62 reviews of 11 Porters Neck memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Porters Neck 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Porters Neck memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porters Neck memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porters Neck, 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 Porters Neck 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 Porters Neck 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
36.4%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Porters Neck 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 Porters Neck 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
45.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Porters Neck 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 Porters Neck partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porters Neck, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Porters Neck 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 Porters Neck communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porters Neck 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 Porters Neck offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Arbor of Wilmington, Arbor Landing at Hampstead and Morningside of Wilmington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Porters Neck, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 12 memory care facilities near Porters Neck, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 12 memory care facilities near you in Porters Neck, 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 Porters Neck, 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 Porters Neck, 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 Porters Neck, North Carolina ranges from $1800 to $8795. The average Memory Care cost in Porters Neck, North Carolina is $4,719. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Porters Neck, North Carolina typically starts at $1800. 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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