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Memory Care in Oak Island by the Numbers
Oak Island Memory Care Communities We Work With
The community below is a Patriot Angels memory care partner in Oak Island.
Other Options for Veterans Near Oak Island
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Oak Island.
Oak Island Memory Care Costs and VA Benefits
Memory care in North Carolina costs about $7,113 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Oak Island-only figure is published. In Oak Island, ask whether the memory care rate is all-inclusive or tiered by care needs. If the family home is a concern, read how the family home affects the net worth limit.
| 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 |
Check Memory Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Oak Island
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. An Oak Island veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Our Aid & Attendance application tips cover what VA looks for in a memory care claim.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Oak Island Veterans Who May Need Memory Care
Oak Island is home to about 1,061 veterans, 525 of them 65 or older. Across Brunswick County the count is 14,158, with 8,859 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Oak Island
Assisted living on the same campus
This Oak Island partner also runs assisted living, which can keep a couple on one campus.
Staff training
Ask Oak Island communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Oak Island staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
An Oak Island community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Oak Island
Widen the memory care search beyond Oak Island with these nearby North Carolina cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Oak Island Memory Care Questions
Can an Oak Island veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Oak Island who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Oak Island?
About $7,113 a month is typical across North Carolina. Ask each Oak Island community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Oak Island?
Just one, in Oak Island, plus 124 across North Carolina.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Oak Island?
No. Oak Island 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 Oak Island Besides Memory Care
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Oak Island? See Memory Care in North Carolina or the national guide.
