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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 10 families in Matthews access the VA benefits they've earned.
Matthews Memory Care at a Glance
Matthews Memory Care Communities We Work With
This Matthews community offers a secure memory care setting and works with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Matthews
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Matthews.
Matthews Memory Care Costs and VA Benefits
Memory care in North Carolina costs about $7,113 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Matthews-only figure is published. Ask each Matthews community what its memory care rate includes, since some price care levels separately. VA also checks income and assets; our guide to VA’s income and net worth limits shows how memory care costs lower countable income.
| 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 a Matthews Veteran Could Receive Toward Memory Care
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Matthews veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
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Matthews Veterans Who May Need Memory Care
Matthews is home to about 1,403 veterans, 969 of them 65 or older. Across Mecklenburg County the count is 44,881, with 19,057 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Matthews
Assisted living on the same campus
This Matthews partner also runs assisted living, which can keep a couple on one campus.
Staff training
Ask Matthews communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Daily routine
Ask to see a Matthews community’s activity calendar and watch one activity in person.
Behaviors and move-outs
Ask which behaviors would lead a Matthews community to ask a resident to leave.
Memory Care in Cities Near Matthews
Other North Carolina memory care pages within driving distance of Matthews.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Matthews Memory Care Questions
Can a Matthews veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Matthews who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Matthews?
About $7,113 a month is typical across North Carolina. Ask each Matthews community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Matthews?
Just one, in Matthews, plus 120 across North Carolina.
Can we apply after a move to memory care in Matthews?
Yes. Many Matthews families file after move-in, and the monthly cost can help show financial need.
Other Care Options in Matthews Besides Memory Care
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Matthews? See Memory Care in North Carolina or the national guide.
