Arbor Ridge at Huntersville
10200 Hamptons Park Dr, Huntersville, NC, 28078
2.5
(2 reviews)
"Arbor Ridge at Huntersville’s innovative approach to senior care does away with the ages-old “one-size-fits-all” model. Rather than hopscotc..."
READ MOREMecklenburg County is a large community of approximately 1.1 million people. While it has a relatively small senior population that accounts for 12% of...
Residential dementia care facilities provide peace of mind for families and exceptional care for those with Alzheimer's and related disorders. These communities offer secured environments, homelike settings and 24-hour personal care and monitoring. They administer programs that encourage cognitive engagement and help residents preserve motor skills, and they provide housing, nutritious meals and individualized care plans.
This guide highlights memory care costs in Mecklenburg County and provides resources that support and educate seniors and families.
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10200 Hamptons Park Dr, Huntersville, NC, 28078
2.5
(2 reviews)
"Arbor Ridge at Huntersville’s innovative approach to senior care does away with the ages-old “one-size-fits-all” model. Rather than hopscotc..."
READ MORE7210 Lakeside Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215
"Chelsey's Lakeside Place, Inc. is a senior care facility in a beautiful quiet neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina. We offer room an..."
READ MORE3505 Oriole Place, Charlotte, NC, 28269
"Welcome to House of Peace by Majestic Residences Nestled in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, House of Peace by Majestic Residences..."
READ MORE13150 Dorman Road, Pineville, NC, 28134
4.1
(44 reviews)
"My brother lives in The Haven & The Laurels in the Village at Carolina Place. Everybody there is very nice and very helpful. They seem to care about the residents. The place is clean. They've kept it very clean, unlike most places where it kind of st..."
READ MORE16627 Ranger Trail, Huntersville, NC, 28078
5.0
(18 reviews)
"Joyful Senior Living has been a blessing to our family beyond measure. We could not ask for more attentive and caring people to watch over my mother. After previous experiences in both home health care and a larger assisted living facility left us ..."
READ MORE2101 Runnymede Ln, Charlotte, NC, 28209
4.4
(19 reviews)
"My mother-in-law was a resident of Summit Place of South Park. She has passed on now, but she stayed there. She started out in assisted living, and went all the way through to hospice. She was in assisted living first, then they moved her to memory c..."
READ MORE3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215
4.5
(18 reviews)
"Aldersgate is a 62+ non-profit Life Plan Community that has been an integral part of Charlotte, North Carolina for more than 70 years. Alder..."
READ MORE6101 Clarke Creek Parkway, Charlotte, NC, 28269
3.9
(27 reviews)
"From the first few days, another resident followed him everywhere, called him by her husband's name and demanded that he belonged to her. She put her hands on him, she tried to drag him from his DARK room with me sitting there (twice within 10 minut..."
READ MORE11230 Ballantyne Trace Court, Charlotte, NC, 28277
4.0
(22 reviews)
"My mom is at Legacy Heights Senior Living Community. It's clean. It's safe. The staff there are phenomenal. They take care of her, and they keep her involved. My mom is not sitting in her room all day. They offer physical therapy and occupational the..."
READ MORE11945 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC, 28277
"Waltonwood Providence was very family-oriented. It's a 20-bed facility so it has a very small number of residents. Their staff is certified in the things that they say and it would just be an ideal kind of setup for my dad. It was recommended by the ..."
READ MORE8901 Robinson Church Road, Charlotte, NC, 28215
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My mom stayed in Blissful Living Senior Care. It was just like a private home. It wasn't a big place, just a regular home brought up to the standards of the state. They had a nice deck in the back. The people were very, very nice. She received very, ..."
READ MORE13600 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28278
3.9
(9 reviews)
"My husband is in Wickshire Steele Creek. My first impression was it was not a warm, welcoming, and safe feeling, it was just sort of lukewarm. There isn't any plush furniture and carpeting on the floor which would have made me feel more at home and a..."
READ MORE9108 Reames Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216
3.4
(5 reviews)
"Northlake House was really nice, clean, and bright. The staff is very loving, caring, and friendly. Camilla gave the tour, and she did a great job of following up on everything. It's the one we actually chose, and we are happy with it. My mother-in-l..."
READ MORE10830 Lawyers Glen Drive, Mint Hill, NC, 28227
3.0
(9 reviews)
9120 Willow Ridge Rd., Charlotte, NC, 28210
3.3
(3 reviews)
"Charlotte's Premier Assisted Living and Memory Care Community Experience luxury senior living at The Charlotte Assisted Living & Mem..."
READ MORE2040 Milton Road, Charlotte, NC, 28215
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Willow Ridge was horrible. I did not make an appointment to go. I just walked in, and it had a person sitting upfront who told me that she doesn't give tours, but because the person who gives the tours wasn't there, she showed me around. She knew ver..."
READ MORE9434 Shepparton Drive, Huntersville, NC, 28078
"At Senior Care Carolinas, we provide our seniors with a more intimate approach to daily living and care. Our comfortable, well-maintained ho..."
READ MORE13931 Thompson Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28227
"Unlimited Possibilities has quickly established itself as a leader among Charlotte-area residential care providers. Its new community, Th..."
READ MORE7245 City View Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28211
"At Unlimited Possibilities, despite failing bodies and minds, we understand that people with dementia still need a home that is safe and com..."
READ MORE4404 Firwood Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28209
Mecklenburg County in North Carolina, which includes the city of Charlotte, is the most populous county in the state with 1,076,837 residents. Of this number, 10.9 percent of them are 65 or over, which is about 117,375 seniors —some of whom have dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Approximately 170,000 people have Alzheimer's disease in North Carolina, according to the Alzheimer's Association, and this number is expected to rise to 210,000 by 2025.
To support those residents in Mecklenburg County who require memory care, there are 14 memory care facilities in the area with 13 of them located in Charlotte and one in Matthews, NC. In the state, memory care facilities are officially known as Special Care Units (SCUs) within assisted living residences (ALRs).
Memory Care costs in Mecklenburg County start around $5,714 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 Mecklenburg 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.
Gaston County
$7,005
Cabarrus County
$6,520
Lancaster County
$6,275
Iredell County
$5,981
US
$5,743
Mecklenburg County
$5,714
Catawba County
$5,625
York County
$5,327
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.
Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County, please visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page.
Mecklenburg 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
Memory Care
Paula
5
Review of Blissful Living Senior Care
My mom stayed in Blissful Living Senior Care. It was just like a private home. It wasn't a big place, just a regular home brought up to the standards of the state. They had a nice deck in the back....
Memory Care
DonnasDen
5
Review of CoHomes Boutique Senior Living
This was my favorite place for mom. Charlotte the owner felt like a sister to me as well as Chenelle, the nurse and Latasha the day health care aid. She really got those ladies moving. It is a...
Provider response
Your trust and positive feedback are an honor to receive. I will share your review with Shanele and LaTasha at Caring at Heart Home Care Agency. Your mom's well-being was at the forefront of each...
Memory Care
Julie
3
Review of Preston House
I didn't like Preston House. I didn't like their set-up, and the people there didn't in any way engage with me or try to be friendly. I just didn't like it at all. The rooms were very small. The...