4 Memory Care Facilities near High Point, NC

High Point has one memory care facility in the city itself and another 17 in nearby cities such as Burlington. These facilities care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other cognitive conditions. Memory care facilities in North Carolina are a type of adult care facility and are regulated by the Division of Health Service Regulation.

High Point is one of the cities that define the Piedmont Triad in north-central North Carolina, which has an especially large number of parks and historical areas. The population of High Point is about 112,000, with a senior population of 13.1 percent.

• High Point has an average of 217 sunny days per year as compared to the national average of 205 sunny days. The average low temperature in January is 29 degrees in High Point, and the average high temperature in July is 88 degrees. High Point’s climate has an overall comfort rating of 65 on a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being the most pleasant. The national average is 54, so memory care residents may find High Point more comfortable than most cities.
  
  
• High Point has a low cost of living, at 85 percent of the U.S. average. Housing costs are the biggest factor in this difference, and they're about 63 percent of the national average. Health care, often the area of greatest concern to senior citizens, is 9 percent above average. All other general living expenses are below the national average.
  
  
• The crime rate in High Point is above average for property and violent crimes. The relative rate of property crimes in High Point is 55.9 on a scale of 1 to 100, with a higher number indicating a higher crime rate. By comparison, the average property crime rate is 43.8 for North Carolina and 38.1 for the United States overall. People placing loved ones in memory care facilities near High Point should look for additional security measures to protect residents.
  
  
• High Point’s overall air quality is close to the national average, posing no unusual risks or benefits to seniors with respiratory problems. The National Air Toxics Assessment (NATA) rates this city at 55 on a scale of 1 to 100, with higher scores indicating a lower risk for respiratory diseases and cancer. In comparison, the national average NATA score is 58.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in High Point

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

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.

High Point 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 High Point, please visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page.

High Point-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.