Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Cary, NC below include 70 memory care communities with 677 reviews. On average in Cary, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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300 Kildaire Woods Drive, Cary, NC 27511
4.3
(25 reviews)
"We chose Woodland Terrace for ourselves. It is away from the very busy streets, so it's very quiet. It's just 2 blocks from Trader Joe's and all those places where I buy fruits. To me, the location was great. We only have 180 residents. We have a pon..."
$3,465
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7870 Chapel Hill Road, Cary, NC 27513
4.2
(14 reviews)
"My mom has been a resident of Brookdale Cary for over a year now. The staff is so kind, positive and caring. Some of the staff have been there for quite a number of years, which makes the consistency for the residents (and families) so nice. The fi..."
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111 MacArthur Drive, Cary, NC 27513
4.1
(18 reviews)
"I went to Brookdale MacArthur Park. They offer them breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the cafeteria. They had nurses and doctors on-site to come to visit them. My mother wouldn't have somebody there with her all the time, but they would check on her ev..."
$7,595
1705 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27511
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My sister is in Spring Arbor of Cary. It has a nice appearance. It's clean. The staff are very friendly, they're knowledgeable and it seems like they care about the patients. They have a country kitchen where they can cook. They do exercises and they..."
$7,366
1206 Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27513
3.5
(44 reviews)
"I toured Sunrise of Cary. Their facility is so neat and clean. Their charges are too high, though. But according to their service, they are providing most of the good stuff. The staff has called me many times back and offered to help with everything...."
$8,238
208 Midenhall Way, Cary, NC 27513
5.0
(2 reviews)
"LiveWell - Cary wasn't something that we would be interested in, but I'm sure it served the purpose. It's a very small home. It was a nice little group setting for somebody that would need that. It was secure and it was clean. They had shared bathroo..."
$10,000
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750 SE Cary Parkway, Cary, NC 27511
4.2
(20 reviews)
"My mother lived at Waltonwood Cary Parkway's independent living for 3 years. The people there were very nice and friendly. They just redid the community last year so everything was redone, fresh, and nice. The staff was friendly. The dining room staf..."
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1050 Crescent Green Drive, Cary, NC 27511
4.1
(27 reviews)
"HeartFields at Cary was an excellent facility. I was very impressed, and they would have been one of my first choices if they weren't in Cary. They had a better staff to resident ratio and a low turnover rate for the employees. They have employees wh..."
$3,020
809 W. Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27511
2.6
(6 reviews)
"Chatham Common was where my mother was for the last month before she passed away. It was nice, and the people, in the short time that my mother was there, they seemed they were very good too. The rooms were not physically as nice as the one she had s..."
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3300 New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Eagle Healthcare Services has been a trusted leader in North Carolina's healthcare industry for 24 years, offering a wide range of services, including Home Health, Home Care, Assisted Living, and specialized training programs. Our dedicated team provides personalized, compassionate care across various settings, enhancing the lives of those we serve. Beyond our core services, we bring strategic expertise to Mergers & Acquisitions and Healthcare Business Development, helping organizations grow and innovate with confidence. Our legacy of excellence is built on integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to empowering individuals and healthcare providers alike. Our dedicated team not only provides personalized, compassionate care across various settings, but knowledge and expertise to entrepreneurs alike, enhancing the lives of those we serve. Compassionate Care, Strategic Growth, and Innovation. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Licensed Facilities
$5,000
6701 Candlewood Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612
LiveWell is Assisted Living, Memory Care, and End of Life Care all together in a beautiful home-like setting. With a 3:1 caregiver to client ratio during the day and 6:1 awake staff ratio at night, the level of care in a Care Home is unmatched. LiveWell has a full-time RN as well as House Managers that oversee the daily care. Each home has a max of 6 residents with their own individualized Care Plan. LiveWell can manage all levels of care from ambulatory to fully dependent. A tour is highly recommended to fully grasp all that LiveWell has to offer. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Licensed Facilities
$8,000
709 Minerva Dale, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is in here, it is a very nice place. It’s brand new, clean, and everything is fine. Her room is nice and she has an extra heater because she’s cold all the time. They doing everything they can to make it nice. Six people lived there...."
$6,800
2268 Lazy River Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband has moved into Avendelle at Lazy River. This place is phenomenal. They have been the sweetest walkers and caregivers, and it's run by a great man, Darren. My husband seems to fit right in. I'm just amazed by these people. They have listene..."
$6,500
3736 Bentley Dr, Durham, NC 27707
5.0
(3 reviews)
"LiveWell at Hope Valley was a house with only 6 residents in it. They're all in memory care. It was located in a high-end neighborhood in Durham. It was very nice and very clean. The staff that I met during the tour was all very good...."
$10,000
5614 Apalachicula Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My mother-in-law was a resident at Lynn's Care Home at Riverside. We were very happy with the level of care she received while she made her home there. Ann Marie is very responsive and her staff are very caring and attentive to the residents. The car..."
$6,500
1130 Falls River Ave., Raleigh, NC 27614
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Falls River Court has a very welcoming atmosphere. They are very in tune with the needs of a person with Parkinson's and dementia. So, they are more equipped to understand my mother's needs and we are hoping that will be a better fit for her. It's a ..."
$5,295
200 Minglewood Drive, Garner, NC 27529
4.6
(11 reviews)
"I liked that Cadence Garner was all on one level. It had a very comfortable feeling to it and everyone there seemed to be very pleasant and happy. They were very helpful. The nurse smiled and talked with you, and I think that means so much. A lot of ..."
$4,975
2030 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC 27523
4.4
(20 reviews)
"We toured the Reserve at Mills Farm. The person who showed us around was very charming and knowledgeable. We told her what we were looking for, and then she gave us a tour of the facility. She sent us home with some paperwork, information, and maybe ..."
$4,300
901 Spring Arbor Ct., Apex, NC 27502
4.3
(12 reviews)
"My dad stayed at Spring Arbor in Apex. The staff was very attentive, would check on him, was very helpful, always smiling, knew him by name, and knew me by name. He thought the meals were boring, and they were often not very hot, but he enjoyed the p..."
$5,101
4801 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
4.3
(30 reviews)
"I visited Sunrise of Raleigh. The rooms were well cared for and seemed fresh, with no obvious wear. They have a salon on site, and the dining areas and amenities all looked good. The only thing I would put down as a wish they had is that I didn't see..."
$6,232
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Reviewer#JM050623a
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Cary
My wife moved into Sunrise of Cary. We like the location and the quality of the program. The staff is well trained, very competent, and friendly. They have a wide variety of menu items, usually a...
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Theresa
4.0
Review of Sunrise of Cary
The apartments at Sunrise of Cary were clean and nice. The memory care unit we saw would have been a problem with us because there was a step to the shower so they would have ended up having to...
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Shelley
4.0
Review of Brookdale MacArthur Park
Brookdale MacArthur Park was clean, even though it was going through some renovation. It was on a smaller scale facility than I was expecting. There were only 12 or 13 residents, but they seemed to...
The cost of memory care in Cary is expensive when compared to both state and national averages. Seniors pay $1,722 more than the North Carolina average and $1,110 more than the U.S. average. Cary is also less affordable than nearby surveyed cities. Durham’s costs are $735 lower than Cary’s, while seniors in Rocky Mount pay $1,147 per month less than those in Cary. Fayetteville and Goldsboro are significantly more affordable than Cary, with price differences of $2,985 and $3,360, respectively.
Cary
$6,735
North Carolina
$5,013
United States
$5,625
Durham
$6,000
Rocky Mount
$5,588
Goldsboro
$3,375
Fayetteville
$3,750
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Seniors in Cary can expect to pay an average of $6,735 per month for memory care.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page.
At $6,735 per month, memory care is one of the most expensive senior care options in Cary. Older adults may find that another option is better for their needs and budget. Adult day health care is the most affordable at $1,300 per month, while seniors receiving help at home pay $4,957 for both in-home care and home health care. Assisted living costs an average of $5,388 monthly. Nursing homes are the only option more expensive than memory care, with an average cost of $6,996 per month.
Memory Care
$6,735
In-Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,300
Assisted Living Facility
$5,388
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,996
Note: Data for Cary was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Raleigh, was used instead.
Cary and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Cary, please visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page.
Memory Care facilities in Cary and all of North Carolina are licensed by the Division of Health Service Regulation. This division of the Department of Health and Human Services also oversees facilities to ensure they follow all regulations relating to senior care in the state.
Cary Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
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