Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Chapel Hill, NC below include 28 memory care communities with 331 reviews. On average in Chapel Hill, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 3.9 out of 5 stars.
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100 Lanark Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
3.8
(16 reviews)
"Brookdale Meadowmont was excellent. The place is very good from what I saw. The rooms were nice and the dining area looked fine. They have a place to do crafts, a meeting room, and the memory unit was separate...."
$5,150
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2230 Farmington Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
3.7
(8 reviews)
"We moved my mom into Brookdale Chapel Hill, and it just seemed loving in this place. They are very attentive to what her needs are. They seem more attentive to the residents, especially the ones with Alzheimer’s, so I am feeling a lot more comfortabl..."
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114 Polks Village Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
3.0
(8 reviews)
"They took great care of my mom in Horizons...she was not the easiest of residents either...they really treated her great! We since had to move her to skilled but we miss everyone here!..."
$6,675
6720 Pauline Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
4.8
(25 reviews)
"We were suprised that there was a memory care home so close to the area in Chapel Hill where my grandfather lived for so many years. My granfather always had a sweet tooth and the caregivers always had his favorite deserts around. The house was neat ..."
$5,500
202 N. Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
5.0
(3 reviews)
"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 color they want. They can make it homey as they want, h..."
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114 Polks Village Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I chose Chatham Ridge Assisted Living because I was impressed with my visit. I liked what they said about their approach in caring for residents in their assisted living. It's a beautiful community. We had a good experience, the staff members were re..."
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11472 Club Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Thank you Live Well for creating a home for our Mother that is the next best thing to living in her home. We love that there is around the clock caring staff to help our Mother with all her needs and wishes. I applaud Live Well for their professional..."
$8,500
405 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
2.4
(11 reviews)
"My mother liked Shepherd House because they had a little bathroom in the room. It had a pull chain in case you needed help getting in and out of the shower or in case of emergency. The staff were all very friendly. They remodeled it since I was there..."
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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
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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
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
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..."
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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...."
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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
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
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
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
1999 South NC Hwy 119, Mebane, NC 27302
4.5
(19 reviews)
"I visited Mebane Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. There wasn't a whole lot of activity going on, but it didn't feel like a sleepy place. The staff gave me a copy of the activities for the month that all looked kind of interesting. It is close to ..."
$4,210
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3619 South Mebane Street, Burlington, NC 27215
4.5
(11 reviews)
"My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s last year and then broke her femur, greatly impairing her mobility. Although there are several facilities in our area, we ultimately chose Brookdale based on the longevity and professionalism of their staff, ove..."
$9,625
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LindsayAllison
1.0
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.
Memory Care
Sharon
4.0
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...
Memory Care
Robin
5.0
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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