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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Jefferson, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in West Jefferson, A Place for Mom can help. With 32 memory care facilities in West Jefferson, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in West Jefferson incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. West Jefferson memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in West Jefferson, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Boone, Blowing Rock and Independence.
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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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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.
Brockford Inn has been providing elder care to our local community for over 40 years. Our staff has an equal amount of experience working with the geriatric population suffering from dementia, mental challenges, and being homeless. We are a family owned company, located in Granite Falls, NC. 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.
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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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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.
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They were huge and they had all levels of care. We used them for rehab, and for memory care. In the rehab they knew that she had to be secured so they made sure to have her in a secure section when she was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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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.
Twelve Oaks is a senior living community located in Mt.Airy, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Twelve Oaks we provide assisted living and Alzheimer's care. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping...
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Cost of memory care in West Jefferson, NC

The average cost of senior living in West Jefferson is $4,441 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elk Park, NC with an average of $4,297 per month.

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

West Jefferson, NC
$4,441/mo
$4,467/mo
$4,550/mo

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

West Jefferson, NC
$4,441/mo
U.S. national average
$5,339/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,441/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,411/mo
Studio
$5,475/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,437/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,998/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in West Jefferson over time

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What families are saying about memory care in West Jefferson

Recent reviews for memory care in West Jefferson

Dominion Senior Living Bristol

5.0
5 on everything. What we like the most about the Dominion Senior Living Bristol community are the people. The people are fantastic their activities are great keeps my mom engaged the food is top notch they treat them with dignity and respect

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.

Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Granite Falls, NC

3.6
The first impression was excellent. Everyone smiled and was very pleasant. We were given the tour and loved the place which made us bring my mom up to see it. She fell in love with the place and the room in which she was going to stay in. She has been there since December. We have ...
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West Jefferson review score based on 52 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 26 West Jefferson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Jefferson 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

West Jefferson review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
West Jefferson, NC26 facilities
7.2
Jefferson, NC31 facilities
7.8
Lansing, NC28 facilities

Review subcategories for West Jefferson 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 52 reviews of 26 West Jefferson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Jefferson 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
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.6
4.0
Activities
3.6
3.9
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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West Jefferson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Jefferson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Jefferson, 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 West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson 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
51.5%
58.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.4%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.8%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.8%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.6%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.8%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.6%
55.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.6%
65.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson 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
60.6%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
63.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson 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
30.3%
24.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.3%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.1%
28.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
35.4%
Room service
Room service
30.3%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
20.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
54.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
35.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.4%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
19.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, American House Bristol and Dogwood Crossing are the top-rated memory care facilities near West Jefferson, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 32 memory care facilities near West Jefferson, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 32 memory care facilities near you in West Jefferson, 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 West Jefferson, 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 West Jefferson, 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 West Jefferson, North Carolina ranges from $950 to $8085. The average Memory Care cost in West Jefferson, North Carolina is $4,441. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in West Jefferson, North Carolina typically starts at $950. 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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