The average cost of memory care in Orange County is $7,613 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include ...
To help you with your search, browse the 13 reviews below for memory care facilities in Orange County. On average, consumers rate memory care in Orange County 3.92 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Durham County with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 8 families in Orange County find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Orange County, call (855) 948-3865.
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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 ..."
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100 Lanark Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517
3.9
(14 reviews)
"When it wasn't convenient for the management to keep my mother in their dementia unit they "hospital dumped" her. After 4 years and nearly $300,000 in fees they sent her to the emergency room with trumped up cause and then discharged her the same da..."
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1911 Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
4.2
(12 reviews)
"I love TerraBella Hillsborough, but it was self-pay. I wish my uncle could afford it there, but it was lovely. People were smiling. The rooms were nice and very clean. They have hand sanitizer and masks at the door if you want a mask or whatever when..."
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11472 Club Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517
"We are proud to offer a different kind of assisted living/memory care community in Chapel Hill. Our homes are all designed to be welcoming, ..."
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2230 Farmington Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517
3.8
(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)
"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 constantly packing up, folding, and re-folding their clot..."
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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..."
READ MORE405 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
2.6
(10 reviews)
"My mom has moved into The Stratford. I chose that place for her because, number one, it is in Chapel Hill, and that's where she grew up, she has classmates there, and she has her two sisters there, and I was thinking that will make it easier for them..."
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11476 Club Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517
"We are proud to offer a different kind of assisted living/memory care community. Our assisted living homes are all designed to be welcoming,..."
READ MOREThe Alzheimer's Association estimates that some 170,000 people have Alzheimer's in North Carolina. This figure is expected to grow 23.5 percent to 210,000 people by 2025.
Orange County, NC, is located in north central North Carolina, and its largest community is Chapel Hill. Its population as of July 2017 is estimated to be 144,946 residents, 13.4 percent of whom are 65 or over. To accommodate these seniors who may have Alzheimer's or dementia, there are six memory care facilities in Orange County, all of them located in Chapel Hill.
In Orange County as in the rest of North Carolina, memory care facilities are officially known as Special Care Units (SCUs) within Adult Care Homes (ACHs). The state considers ACHs to be a type of assisted living residence (ALR).
Memory Care costs in Orange County start around $7,613 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Orange 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.
Orange County
$7,613
Wake County
$6,967
Durham County
$6,776
Guilford County
$6,250
Alamance County
$6,049
US
$5,743
Danville City
$3,876
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.
Orange County 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 Orange County, please visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page.
Orange 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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Karen
5
Review of TerraBella Hillsborough
I love TerraBella Hillsborough, but it was self-pay. I wish my uncle could afford it there, but it was lovely. People were smiling. The rooms were nice and very clean. They have hand sanitizer and...
Memory Care
ReviewerFC110222B
4
Review of TerraBella Hillsborough
I like TerraBella Hillsborough because it was smaller than the other place, and it was not so spread out. I went to the memory care unit. They had an outdoor space, and it wasn't that large. It...
Memory Care
LindsayAllison
1
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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