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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Chapel Hill, NC for 2024

Alzheimer’s serves as the seventh leading cause of death in North Carolina, and according to the Alzheimer’s Association, the number of North Carolinians with this diagnosis will increase by 17% in the coming years. In Chapel Hill, a college town in which seniors only make up 11% of the population, this disease has had a comparatively small impact on public health. Countywide data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that in 2020, Alzheimer’s caused 5.8% of deaths, compared to 6.2% in 2016. During this period, the number of Alzheimer’s-related deaths increased by just 5%, while the total number of deaths increased by 12%.

Despite the city's small senior community, it offers several memory care facilities for those seeking comprehensive dementia care solutions. These facilities incorporate predictable routines, sensory experiences and dementia-informed recreational therapies to foster a nurturing, engaging environment for those with memory loss. They also provide daily meals, medical care coordination and personal care, depending on residents' needs.

This guide features more details on memory care in Chapel Hill and highlights resources that serve residents.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Chapel Hill

The North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation oversees memory care facilities in Chapel Hill and requires them to obtain licensing or registration, depending on their size and scope of care. Along with this, the division provides ongoing support to facilities and residents through staff training, routine visits and by following up on complaints.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Chapel Hill

  • Seniors in Chapel Hill pay a flat 4.99% state income tax on most forms of retirement income, with the exception of Social Security benefits, which the state doesn’t tax. While there are no other deductions or exemptions for retirement income, the state’s comparatively large standard deduction of $12,750 may leave more money in the bank for memory care expenses.
  • Chapel Hill resides in Orange County, a registered dementia-friendly community that has taken steps toward raising awareness for dementia and creating a strong support network for seniors and families. Through the county, Chapel Hill residents can connect with early-stage engagement programming, support groups and informational resources.
  • Orange County, where Chapel Hill resides, serves as a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Network. It ranks among the top half of U.S. communities for amenities and features such as public transportation accessibility, its numerous parks and high hospital patient satisfaction rates, which may benefit those moving to this community for memory care.
  • Chapel Hill promotes a supportive environment for those with dementia through UNC Health, a leading health care provider in the state. It operates a neurology clinic in the city proper that treats a range of conditions, including Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
  • Chapel Hill ranks among the costlier places to live in North Carolina, which may be a consideration for some seniors and families considering local memory care services. On a 100-point index based on national living costs, the city scores 107.8 versus the North Carolina score of 91. Fortunately, qualified individuals may be able to obtain assistance with memory care expenses through the state’s Medicaid program.
  • While the American Lung Association ranks the metro in which Chapel Hill resides as one of the cleanest in the nation for ozone pollution, its data suggests high levels of particle pollution. Fortunately, many local memory care communities have air purification systems to support residents’ health and comfort.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Chapel Hill

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.

In Chapel Hill, memory care facilities charge $6,000 per month for services.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care rates in Chapel Hill come in at $6,000 per month, exceeding the state norm by 20% and the national average by about 7%. While local care rates average hundreds of dollars below Raleigh’s average of $6,735, seniors may pay less in other nearby cities. For example, in Greensboro, monthly care costs are 21% lower than the local norm. Similarly, seniors in Burlington pay about 31% less for care, and in Fayetteville, monthly care costs come in 38% below Chapel Hill’s norm.

Chapel Hill

$6,000

North Carolina

$5,013

United States

$5,625

Burlington

$4,156

Raleigh

$6,735

Fayetteville

$3,750

Greensboro

$4,750

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care ranks as one of the more expensive senior care options in Chapel Hill, with residents paying $6,000 per month for this level of care. This comes in about 26% higher than what agencies charge for in-home care and home health care services in private residences, and it exceeds the cost of assisted living by 25%. Adult day health care, which includes daytime services and recreational activities in a community setting, costs 73% less than memory care, but nursing home residents pay about 17% more than memory care residents for 24-hour medical support.

Memory Care

$6,000

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,636

Assisted Living Facility

$4,800

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,026

Note: Data for Chapel Hill was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Durham, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Chapel Hill

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

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in North Carolina

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill, please visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Chapel Hill

 

Chapel Hill-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.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in North Carolina

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Memory Care

LindsayAllison

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Chatham Ridge Assisted Living

Extremely disappointed in the lack of care my loved one has received. It has been a very bad experience. Neglect of residents. Lack of bathing. Lack of care. Lack of compassion.

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Memory Care

Sharon

I visited this facility

Review of Chatham Ridge Assisted Living

Chatham Ridge Assisted Living was nice. The nice thing about it was it is all one level. The whole building is one level. It looked clean. There was one room that I saw, and there was somebody...

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Memory Care

Robin

I visited this facility

Review of LiveWell at Coker Hills

LiveWell at Coker Hills was very comfortable, homey, and had a nice feel to it. It was pleasant. It was clean, and it was really nice. They allow new residents to have their bedrooms painted any...

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