The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alamance County, NC for 2024

The Alzheimer's Association estimates that there are 170,000 people with Alzheimer's disease living in North Carolina. By 2025, this number is expected to increase by 23.5 percent to 210,000. Seniors aged 65 and older are most at risk for developing this disease, and in Alamance County, NC, located in the central-northern part of the state, 16.8 percent, or 27,281 people, are over 65 years of age.

To accommodate seniors who require memory care, Alamance County has five memory care facilities. Four are located in Burlington and one is in Mebane. Memory care facilities are officially referred to by the state as Special Care Units (SCUs). 

• The climate in Alamance County is rather pleasant — the July high is around 90 degrees in the summer, and winters are free of snow for the most part, as the area only averages about 2 inches annually.  
• The cost of living in Alamance County is very low, making it an affordable place for seniors and their families to live. On Sperling's cost of living index, which takes into account the cost of housing, food, utilities and other expenses, Alamance County is 89.7, lower than the North Carolina state average of 96 and the national average of 100.
• Taxes in North Carolina are relatively low when it comes to property tax, and sales taxes are about at the national average. For retirees in North Carolina, Social Security income is tax exempt, but other retirement income sources, such as 401ks, IRAs and pension funds are taxed at the state income tax rate of 5.499 percent.
• Alamance County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 

Memory Care costs in Alamance County start around $6,049 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Alamance County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in North Carolina page.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page.

Alamance County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.