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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Higgins, NC
If your loved one needs memory care in Higgins, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Higgins, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Higgins incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Higgins memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Higgins, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Black Mountain, Spruce Pine and Weaverville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Black Mountain, Spruce Pine and Weaverville.
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My mom moved into Christian Assisted Living in March 2024 after a very long search for a memory care. Mom is receiving excellent and loving care while we have continue relief that she is protected 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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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I liked the place and would have kept her there but she said she didn't like it. There were always activities and she did a lot of walking to stay active. I only worried about her getting enough to drink...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Reynolds MountainIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Asheville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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6 reviews
The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families...
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.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere residents...
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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
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, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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We chose Family Ministries because we saw an ad on the TV and thought we would try it and see what was offered and it turned out to be a very good experience. They were very informative and good 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.
Family Ministries Retirement & Assisted Living is a beautiful, newly-renovated community giving you a fresher, cleaner atmosphere in which to thrive. Beautifully designed accommodations set the bar high for distinctive senior living at The Reed Center in Limestone, Tennessee, but it’s our...
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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Cost of memory care in Higgins, NC
The average cost of senior living in Higgins is $4,435 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersville, NC with an average of $4,039 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Higgins
Recent reviews for memory care in Higgins
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.
Governors Bend in Erwin, TN
4.8
This facility has been good, things are going really well. My dad is still living at home and visits my step mom here often. If they haven't seen him visit, they call him and check on him to make sure he's ok. They just go above and beyond. Housekeeping is often (sometimes daily) and they do a ...
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Family Ministries Retirement and Assisted Living in Limestone, TN
5.0
Like or love this community. Don't change anything, unless lower price. Your staff exceeds my expectations. Hopefully can come back to visitation again soon.
Higgins review score based on 30 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 6 Higgins memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Higgins 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
Higgins review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Higgins 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 30 reviews of 6 Higgins memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Higgins 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.Higgins, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Higgins memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Higgins memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Higgins, 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 Higgins 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 Higgins 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
62.5%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Higgins 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 Higgins 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
62.5%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
62.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Higgins 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 Higgins 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
37.5%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Higgins 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 Higgins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
25%
32.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Higgins 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 Higgins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
25%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain and Governors Bend are the top-rated memory care facilities near Higgins, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Higgins, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Higgins, 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 Higgins, 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 Higgins, 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 Higgins, North Carolina ranges from $1500 to $11435. The average Memory Care cost in Higgins, North Carolina is $4,435. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Higgins, North Carolina typically starts at $1500. 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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