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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 18 families in Elizabeth City access the VA benefits they've earned.
Memory Care in Elizabeth City by the Numbers
Patriot Angels Memory Care Partners in Elizabeth City
The community below is a Patriot Angels memory care partner in Elizabeth City.
Other Options for Veterans Near Elizabeth City
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Elizabeth City.
Elizabeth City Memory Care Costs and VA Benefits
Memory care in North Carolina costs about $7,113 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Elizabeth City-only figure is published. In Elizabeth City, ask whether the memory care rate is all-inclusive or tiered by care needs. Recurring memory care bills count as medical expenses; what counts as a medical expense for VA explains the math.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina memory care | $7,113 | $3,268 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| North Carolina assisted living | $6,496 | $2,651 |
Find Out What an Elizabeth City Veteran Could Receive Toward Memory Care
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. An Elizabeth City veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance with a 100% rating.
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Elizabeth City Veterans Who May Need Memory Care
Elizabeth City is home to about 1,293 veterans, 566 of them 65 or older. Across Pasquotank County the count is 3,445, with 1,415 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Elizabeth City
Assisted living on the same campus
This Elizabeth City partner also runs assisted living, which can keep a couple on one campus.
Secure but not confining
Ask how an Elizabeth City community keeps residents safe without locking them in their rooms, and look for an enclosed garden or walking path.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Elizabeth City staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Behaviors and move-outs
Ask which behaviors would lead an Elizabeth City community to ask a resident to leave.
Memory Care in Cities Near Elizabeth City
Other North Carolina memory care pages within driving distance of Elizabeth City.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Elizabeth City Memory Care Questions
Can an Elizabeth City veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Elizabeth City who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Elizabeth City?
About $7,113 a month is typical across North Carolina. Ask each Elizabeth City community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Elizabeth City?
Just one, in Elizabeth City, plus 120 across North Carolina.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Elizabeth City?
No. Elizabeth City families do not need a specific diagnosis. VA looks at the need for help or supervision, and a doctor’s statement about memory loss supports that.
Other Care Options in Elizabeth City Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in Elizabeth City
An apartment with staff nearby, a step between memory care and living alone in Elizabeth City.
In-home care in Elizabeth City
Help at home in Elizabeth City for a veteran who wants to stay put a while longer.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Elizabeth City? See Memory Care in North Carolina or the national guide.
