No Durham-specific monthly memory care figure is published in the supplied cost-of-care survey data; the closest cost signals are North Carolina statewide figures, including assisted living at $5,192 per month and nursing home semi-private care at $8,164 per month, both from cost-of-care survey data (state-level, North Carolina).
Memory care in Durham, NC is for people living with Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson’s-related dementia, or other cognitive changes who need a safer, more structured setting than standard assisted living can provide. Families searching for memory care facilities in Durham NC are usually trying to balance supervision, dignity, affordability, and proximity to physicians, hospitals, and familiar neighborhoods.
Ultimate Senior Resource lists 7 memory care communities in Durham, NC. You can compare local options through our Durham senior living directory, learn statewide context at North Carolina senior living, or review the care model in our memory care guide.
Cost Comparison
| Care type | Monthly cost | Annual cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $5,192 per month | $62,304 per year | cost-of-care survey data (state-level, North Carolina) |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $8,164 per month | $97,968 per year | cost-of-care survey data (state-level, North Carolina) |
| Nursing home, private room | $9,368 per month | $112,416 per year | cost-of-care survey data (state-level, North Carolina) |
| Home health aide | $5,500 per month | $66,000 per year | cost-of-care survey data (state-level, North Carolina) |
| Adult day care | $1,760 per month | $21,120 per year | cost-of-care survey data (state-level, North Carolina) |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Choosing memory care in Durham is a care decision and a financial decision. Use statewide benchmarks, including assisted living at $5,192 per month from cost-of-care survey data (state-level, North Carolina), as context while you compare actual community quotes.
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