10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wilmington, NC

 

Learn More About Memory Care in Wilmington, NC

 

This coastal city in Southeastern North Carolina offers diverse shopping and dining experiences along with easy access to health care facilities and transportation services. With plenty of options for leisure and entertainment — like museums, historic sites, pristine nature parks, nearby sandy beaches, and local festivals — Wilmington residents can live an active, fulfilling retirement along the shores of the Atlantic.

In Wilmington, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in Wilmington, NC

The median monthly cost of memory care in 2019 was about $6,100 in Wilmington and $6,200 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of memory care in 2019 in the state of North Carolina was around $5,500.

 

Learn More About Wilmington, NC

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Wilmington are rated 22 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated many points lower than the average, indicating that Wilmington is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
78	70	80	79	83	82

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$60,054 per year	$45,867 per year	$47,464 per year	$31,511 per year	$40,464 per year	$2,232 per year	$710 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Wilmington include:

New Hanover Regional Medical Center

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 790+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Dosher Memorial Hospital

• Facility type: governmental, Critical Access Hospital
• Bed count: 20+
• Specialties: emergency department, joint replacement

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Wilmington’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, meaning the area experiences mild winters with little snowfall and warm, humid summers. The average humidity level is 71%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 77%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
46°F	56°F	36°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
81°F	90°F	72°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 80

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 57″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
36	16.5%	122,120	2,347 per square mile	2.1

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.3%	1.3%	18.4%	6.3%	0.2%	2.3%	71.7%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Wilmington: 0/30
• Overall inclusivity: 29/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for New Hanover County

Democratic	Republican	Other
50.3%	46.2%	3.5%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Wilmington include:

• Cameron Art Museum
• Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
• Wilmington Railroad Museum
• Bellamy Mansion Museum
• Burgin-Wright House and Gardens

Outdoor attractions in Wilmington:

• Long Leaf Park
• Empire Park
• Wade Park
• Airlie Gardens
• Westgate Nature Park
• Brunswick Nature Park
• Abbey Nature Preserve
• Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve
• Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden at Piney Ridge Nature Preserve

Wilmington’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• The Pointe 14
• AMC Classic Wilmington 16
• Cape Fear Festival of Trees
• Mayfaire
• Independence Mall
• Lumina Station

 

Transportation

Wave provides transportation to Wilmington residents on fixed bus routes and offers reduced fares to senior citizens. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Wilmington.