The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pinehurst, NC for 2023
Also serving communities of West End, Candor, Sanford.
There are 5 Memory Care Facilities in the Pinehurst area, with 2 in Pinehurst and 3 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Pinehurst is $4,947 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Fayetteville with an average starting cost of $4,747.
To help you with your search, browse the 5 reviews below for memory care facilities in Pinehurst. On average, consumers rate memory care in Pinehurst 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Fayetteville with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Pinehurst, NC
Brookdale Pinehurst
Fox Hollow Senior Living Community
TerraBella Southern Pines
Magnolia Gardens
St. Joseph of the Pines
What to Consider About Memory Care in Pinehurst
Seniors make up 41 percent of the 16,028 population in Pinehurst, North Carolina, and 25 percent of the seniors in Pinehurst are military veterans. To support veteran and civilian residents alike, Pinehurst offers two memory care facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. There are two additional facilities in nearby Southern Pines and Raeford.
There are two types of memory care facilities in North Carolina: family care homes, which serve two to six residents, and adult care homes, which serve seven or more residents. Both options provide hospice and home health care services directly or through third-party providers, and both are licensed by the Division of Health Service Regulation.
- Pinehurst is a quiet, friendly town that enjoys low crime levels, making it an ideal place for seniors to live. Violent crime and property crime rates are about 50 percent lower than both the national and state averages.
- Seniors with a limited budget will enjoy Pinehurst’s affordability. The cost of living is only about 10 percent greater than the national average, and Social Security retirement benefits are not taxed in North Carolina. Other types of retirement income are taxed modestly.
- Pinehurst has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital specializing in brain health and dementia care located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- The Sperling Comfort Index rates Pinehurst at 63 out of 100, indicating a relatively mild climate. On average, temperatures from May through September hover within a comfortable 70 to 80-degree range. However, temperatures can be as high as 90 degrees in July, the most humid month of the year for Pinehurst.
Paying for Memory Care in Pinehurst
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Pinehurst start around $4,947 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,747 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Pinehurst 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Pinehurst
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.
Free Memory Care Resources in Pinehurst
Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst, please visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Pinehurst
Pinehurst-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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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Pinehurst
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Review of Brookdale Pinehurst
Brookdale Pinehurst was very nice. I would put my brother in there. It was near the hospital. They have a combination of different residents, like people that just live there because they can't tak... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Pinehurst
I'm very, very happy with Brookdale Pinehurst. They've been amazing to work with, and my grandmother seems seem to be adjusting very, very well. She's been there for probably weeks now, and my gran... Read more
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