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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Columbus, NC

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If your loved one needs memory care in Columbus, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Columbus, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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


You may also consider nearby communities such as East Flat Rock, Landrum or Mill Spring.

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Average starting price of Memory Care in Columbus, NC is $4,989/month. Learn more
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Average starting price $4,989/month
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Recent reviews of Memory Care in Columbus, NC
Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC
5.0

We moved my grandmother into the memory care at Heritage Hills and they were very helpful throughout the whole process. Everyone was so nice and I really appreciated the professionalism they exhibited.

Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC
4.8

The activities are great, before COVID they have bible studies, church groups come in to sing, and other live entertainment. We really liked how friendly the staff was, everything is on one level so its very convenient. The food could use some improvements, the quality could be a little better.

Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville
5.0

The care and attention to detail is what sets this company apart. They truly strive to make the client and their family happy; which is extremely difficult in this time. Any questions I have are promptly answered and I have never had a problem regarding any issue!

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods

1064 West Mills St., Columbus, NC 28722

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9.8
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57 reviews

The people are wonderful. They just need to replace the carpeting and stop losing clothes now and then. Other than that.....Great place!

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Experience lodge-like living while soaking up gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LaurelHurst. From thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans to the world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of...

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TerraBella Hendersonville

3851 Howard Gap Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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40 reviews

The staff had been very helpful in our preparation for my wife to move into the facility. They were very attentive and helpful on the move in date. They have done everything possible to get her settled and...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Just 30 minutes from Asheville, in the footprint of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Terrabella Hendersonville offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment near beautiful views, historic sites, shopping, dining and medical services. Senior residents enjoy our assisted living...

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Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville

1820 Pisgah Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28791

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7.0
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25 reviews

I found the staff to be very helpful when needed. The one item that I had an issue with, was my Uncle was placed in the Memory Care Unit as he failed their test by one question. I spoke to the Administrator...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Why opt for nursing home care when your needs can be met at our beautiful assisted living community in Western North Carolina? At Carolina Reserve, we accept a higher level of care than most realize – and our residents age in place without the need to move to a skilled nursing facility in the...

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Brookdale Forest City

493 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, NC 28043

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5.3
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14 reviews

The corporate billing process for Brookdale Forest City caused me much heartache. I had to move my Mom to another facility due their billing process and how long term insurance paid out accordingly....

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Quality Care You Can Count OnYou deserve quality care you can count on, but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your freedom to have it. Here at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community, you can enjoy custom care plans, a fun-filled community calendar and a warm and welcoming...

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Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills

3200 Heritage Circle, Hendersonville, NC 28791

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
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123 reviews

I would definitely recommend Heritage Hills Pacifica. I believe they have good care. I wish there was more communication with the family rather than me having to ask. I wish I would have follow up on the...

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills.Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, the #1 retirement living community in Hendersonville. Our senior living community offers a full spectrum of independent living and memory care services administered by a specifically trained, caring...

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Rosecrest

200 Fortress Drive, Inman, SC 29349

8.0
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4 reviews

They provided excellent care to my grandmother for over 5 years. Grateful to all the staff. They accommodated food requests and even care suggestions to bring her recliner out to the hallway so we could be...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living

Carolina Village - CCRC

600 Carolina Village Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living

Mountain View Assisted Living

260 Centerway Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792

10 reviews

After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...

Provides: Memory Care

Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...

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Heritage Hills A Pacifica Senior Living Community

2500 Heritage Circle, Hendersonville, NC 28791

8 reviews

The care that mom receives here is really great. The aides have been just wonderful with me and mom. The food can use some improvement. I think that it just might be because they don't use as fresh of...

Provides: Memory Care

Brookdale Heritage Circle is a dedicated memory care community in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Hendersonville, within easy reach of premium shopping, dining and quality health care, is an exceptional place to spend retirement. Hendersonville is warm and welcoming, with convenient access to the...

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Heritage Hills A Pacifica Senior Living Community

2500 Heritage Circle, Hendersonville, NC 28791

8 reviews

The care that mom receives here is really great. The aides have been just wonderful with me and mom. The food can use some improvement. I think that it just might be because they don't use as fresh of...

Provides: Memory Care

Brookdale Heritage Circle is a dedicated memory care community in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Hendersonville, within easy reach of premium shopping, dining and quality health care, is an exceptional place to spend retirement. Hendersonville is warm and welcoming, with convenient access to the...

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Lakewood Senior Living

3709 Clark Rd, Boiling Springs, SC 29316

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Cost of memory care in Columbus, NC

The average cost of senior living in Columbus is 4,989 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tryon, NC with an average of 4,435 per month.

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What is memory care?

 Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:

  • Medication management
  • Memory-enhancing activities
  • Help with personal care
  • Mobility assistance
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Columbus, North Carolina

Memory Care

Memory care communities run in compliance with a dementia specific living curriculum. Staff are required to obtain memory-care specific education and staff are required to be available for assistance 24 hours-a-day. Alzheimer’s living communities possess alarm systems to prevent roaming ; a typical symptom of Dementia. Organized activities are provided by staff trained explicitly on caring for those with memory impairments. Seniors have the option to reside in private rooms or shared apartments. The annual median cost for a private room is around $148,190 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $139,357 . North Carolina maintains a number of provisions related to this kind of community.

Cost of Living

Cost of living can be the motivating factor in choosing what location is best for you or your loved one. The rent burden for Columbus is around 16.0% of the average person’s monthly income. Monthly, the median price for rent in Columbus is around $760 and the median home value for Columbus is $150,405.

Demographics and Values

The current population of Columbus consists of 992 people. Columbus has a population density of 107 people per square mile. Racially, the population of Columbus is 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American, 5.2% black, 0.4% other or not specified, 10.1% mixed race, 84.4% white, 17.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian. In Columbus, 5.0% of the people are veterans of the United States armed forces. In Columbus, 8.8% consider themselves widows, 58.6% participate in the labor force, 16.0% have some form of disability, and 15.5% live in poverty. Based on gender, 51.1% are female and 48.9% are male. The median age of Columbus is 34 years old. In terms of education, 6.1% have a graduate degree, 14.8% have a college degree, and 31.0% have a high-school diploma.

State Information

An overview of North Carolina

In total, North Carolina has 123 general hospitals and 236 health centers that provide care for 10,497,679 citizens. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Atrium Health Kings Mountain, and The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital. The state of North Carolina has a cost of living index of 94.0 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. The state has a grocery index rating of 96.6 and a housing index rating of 83.1. North Carolina is ranked 18th in quality of life and 30th in healthcare. Residents of North Carolina enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 36th in the United States.

Social demographics of the state

In terms of diversity, North Carolina ranks 20th in the nation. The median age in the state is 39, and 29% of the population is over the age of 55. Thirty-nine percent of North Carolina residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 15,737 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-35%, Mainline Protestant-19%, and Historically Black Protestant-12%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In North Carolina there are 635 masonic lodges. During the latest presidential election, 50% voted for the Republican candidate while 46% voted for the Democratic candidate.

State-wide weather information

On average, the humidity rating for North Carolina is around 71%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 77% in the month of August. The average monthly precipitation for the state of North Carolina is around 4.20 inches. The most precipitation occurs in July with an average of 9.06 inches of precipitation a month. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 41F. The average high winter temperature is around 62F in the month of December. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 19F during the month of January. During the summer, the average temperature in North Carolina is around 76F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 92F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 53F in the month of June. On average, North Carolina has an air quality index rating of around 36.0 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of April with a rating of around 45.3 AQI. While residents of North Carolina mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in North Carolina can include hurricanes, floods, and and earthquakes (moderate).

Wildlife to be found in North Carolina

The state of North Carolina has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of dragon’s mouth orchid, sassafras, bitternut hickory, and yellow poplar. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the gray bats, the gray and red foxes, the amberjack, or the groundhog. The state animal of North Carolina is the the squirrel.

Frequently asked questions

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff and The Springs at Simpsonville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Columbus, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 11 memory care facilities near Columbus, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Columbus, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 11 memory care facilities near you in Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, North Carolina ranges from $3,110 to $5,696. The average Memory Care cost in Columbus, North Carolina is 4,989. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Columbus, North Carolina typically starts at $3,110. 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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