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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Rowan County, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Rowan County, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Rowan County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Rowan County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Rowan County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Rowan County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mallard Creek / Withrow Downs, University City North and Harris-Houston.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Salisbury, Concord and Mooresville.

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Photo of TerraBella Salisbury
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8.5
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17 reviews
8.5
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17 reviews
5 star
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The staff is great, excellent care. The room is clean, he likes most of the meals they prepare. He enjoys some of the activities along with my sister & I. They organize activities to include the families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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Photo of Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir
77 Photos available
9.8
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47 reviews
9.8
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47 reviews
5 star
74%
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26%
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0%
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My father loves the facility and employees. My sister said the rooms are clean. The only problem was the 12 month wait. I understand most of that is out of your hands, but we were scrambling towards the end...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Experience the Southern charm and hospitality of Cadence Mooresville. Located just 10 minutes from the shores of Lake Norman, our community has a distinguished reputation among Mooresville’s families as the provider of choice for assisted living and dementia care. Cadence Mooresville is designed...
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Photo of Morningside of Concord
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9.5
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38 reviews
9.5
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38 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
16%
3 star
13%
2 star
3%
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My mom is new to the memory care unit. The staff have all been kind and welcoming. She's not a big fan of the food, however she's always offered an alternative. We would like to eventually get into a larger...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Morningside of Concord is located just off Interstate 85; within a quaint community of families and neighbors.  Just minutes to the hospital and medical offices in one direction and the history of a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, Morningside is proud to offer...
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Photo of Brookdale Concord Parkway
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99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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51 reviews
9.0
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51 reviews
5 star
57%
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29%
3 star
8%
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2%
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4%
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Mom loves her room. She has no complaints. There are some issues with laundry. Her name is on everything but wash clothes and some articles of clothing seem to disappear. Cleanliness, staff care, food, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Imagine being able to live by your own design, every single day. That means pursuing your passions, forging new friendships and fostering old connections—and living a truly vibrant life. That’s how life is at our community, which is conveniently located just 30 minutes outside Charlotte, North...
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Photo of Concord Place
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8.6
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101 reviews
8.6
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101 reviews
5 star
63%
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29%
3 star
5%
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2%
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1%
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Concord Place was a wonderful place. Other residents and family members voiced the same. Unfortunately, Concord Place has closed. The owner of that building did not renew the lease. A youth mental health...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Concord Place is a pet friendly senior living community where we provide residents with quality care and assistance in their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
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Photo of Summit Place of Mooresville
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7.8
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29 reviews
7.8
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29 reviews
5 star
35%
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24%
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10%
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10%
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Staff - The staff are very attentive and reach out to me with results & concerns from her visits with the on site physician as well as anything else that may be of concern to me. Food - the dining staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Summit Place we have only 40 residents in our Assisted Living community. Adjacent to our Assisted Living we also have Memory Care right on our campus with only 20 residents in that portion of the community. Our community is small and intimate. This allows us to have more hands on time with...
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Photo of Heritage of Cedar Rock
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6.5
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17 reviews
6.5
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17 reviews
5 star
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They have added a medical monthly medical visit by an outside contractor. They keep me informed. And are checking on the best meds for her condition
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Heritage of Cedar Rock in Mocksville NC is proud to present a wonderful assisted living community. Our gorgeous floor plans and restaurant styled dining will delight your family members as they enjoy safety and independence in their golden years. Our dedicated staff of professionals will...
Photo of Terrabella Lake Norman
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5.3
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61 reviews
5.3
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61 reviews
5 star
39%
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33%
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We were very happy with Terra Bella Lake Norman. Food wasn't good and many chefs were employed during my parents stay. I don't know why. We would recommend this community to other families based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located just west of downtown Mooresville, TerraBella Lake Norman is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most with a...
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Brookdale has been a great fit for my mom. It has been especially challenging during the pandemic, but they have done a good job of helping my mom settle in and helping me to feel comfortable that she is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of memory care in Rowan County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Rowan County is $7,790 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Davie County, NC with an average of $6,369 per month.

Memory care costs in Rowan County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Rowan County, NC
$7,790/mo

Memory care costs in Rowan County, NC, vs. state and national averages

Rowan County, NC
$7,790/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

Memory care costs in Rowan County, NC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,790/mo

Memory care costs in Rowan County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,452/mo
Studio
$7,664/mo

Senior living costs in Rowan County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Rowan County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRowan County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$7,790/mo$7,472/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$5,344/mo$6,351/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$3,461/mo$3,574/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Rowan County, NC:$7,790/mo
North Carolina:$7,472/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Rowan County, NC:$5,344/mo
North Carolina:$6,351/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Rowan County, NC:$3,461/mo
North Carolina:$3,574/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Rowan County, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Rowan County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Rowan County, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Rowan County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rowan County, NC$6,948/mo$6,476/mo+7.3%
North Carolina$5,672/mo$5,887/mo-3.7%
National$5,578/mo$5,542/mo+0.6%
Rowan County, NC
2024 average cost:$6,948/mo
2023 average cost:$6,476/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,672/mo
2023 average cost:$5,887/mo
Percent change:-3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,578/mo
2023 average cost:$5,542/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Rowan County

Recent reviews for memory care in Rowan County

Heritage of Cedar Rock in Mocksville, NC

4.8
All of the staff are great and take as much time as you need to talk any concerns we have and my mother in law is very happy there and she has made friends. I would highly recommend Heritage of Cedar Rock, it has been a great experience.

Brookdale Lexington

4.7
I don't know much on the activities when we arrived. But they have a new coordinator, so that's good, but I don't know how the activities are going to be able to rate them. The staff are great with people relations and I appreciate that they really try to accommodate the needs in the memory ...
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Cadence at Huntersville by Cogir

4.4
Everyone one there has been really nice when we visit. And they let us know about things they are doing through the app. Also nice that they have different activities every hour for them. Visited a few different places, but none of them were as clean and well maintained. The price is on the ...
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Rowan County review score based on 119 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 119 reviews of 5 Rowan County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rowan County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Rowan County review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Rowan County, NC5 facilities
8.5
7.6
Davie County, NC2 facilities

Review subcategories for Rowan County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 119 reviews of 5 Rowan County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Rowan County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Rowan County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.3
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.4
4.3
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Rowan County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rowan County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rowan County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Rowan County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Rowan County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rowan County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
56.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.3%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.8%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.5%
63.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.1%
24.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.2%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.9%
65.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rowan County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Rowan County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rowan County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.2%
65.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.3%
39.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.6%
61.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
23.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rowan County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rowan County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rowan County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.8%
24.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.7%
38.8%
No sugar
No sugar
43.9%
36%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
45.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.7%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Rowan County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rowan County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rowan County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
27.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43%
34.7%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.6%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rowan County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Rowan County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rowan County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
39.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
25%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.6%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.7%
34.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38%
31.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.3%
40.8%
Live performances
Live performances
49.6%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
37.3%
27.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
19.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.8%
40%
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State regulations for memory care in Rowan County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Rowan County protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

TerraBella Salisbury, Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Morningside of Concord are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rowan County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Rowan County, North Carolina. See the full list.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Rowan County, North Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Rowan County, North Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Rowan County, North Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Rowan County, North Carolina ranges from $$6,650 to $$8,140. The average Memory Care cost in Rowan County, North Carolina is $7,790. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Rowan County, North Carolina typically starts at $$6,650. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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