The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pender County, NC for 2024

In North Carolina, there are approximately 170,000 residents who have Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Association expects this figure to increase to 210,000 by the year 2025, a growth rate of about 23.5 percent.

Pender County, North Carolina, is located in the southeastern part of the state along the Atlantic Coast. It has a population of 60,958 people as of July 2017, and 17.7 percent of these people are 65 or over. For supporting residents in Pender County who require memory care, there are three memory care facilities, with two located in Hampstead and one in Burgaw. In North Carolina, the official name for memory care facilities is Special Care Units (SCUs). 

• Pender County, NC, has a very comfortable year-round climate. On Sperling's Comfort Index, in which a higher score (out of 100) indicates a more comfortable year-round climate, Pender County scores a 71. There are 215 sunny days a year, the average high in July is 89 degrees and even winters are mild. 
• Crime in Pender County is rather moderate and about on-par with the crime rates for the surrounding Wilmington Metro area. On a scale of one to 100, Pender County falls at 43.4 for property crime, a bit lower than the Wilmington Metro average of 53.3. Violent crime in Pender County is 45.1, right around the Wilmington Metro average of 42. Families searching for memory care may want to inquire about additional security measures in place.
• Property taxes in North Carolina are relatively low compared to other areas of the country, and sales taxes are about average. When it comes to retirement, however, North Carolina is moderately tax-friendly. The state does not tax Social Security income, but it does tax other forms of retirement savings, including 401ks, IRAs and pension funds at 5.499 percent.
• Pender County is home to world-class medical facilities, including Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Pender County start around $5,530 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Pender 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.

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:

• 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.

Pender 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.