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Smithfield Memory Care at a Glance
Smithfield Memory Care Communities We Work With
The community below is a Patriot Angels memory care partner in Smithfield.
Other Options for Veterans Near Smithfield
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Smithfield.
Paying for Memory Care in Smithfield
Memory care in North Carolina costs about $7,113 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Smithfield-only figure is published. Get each Smithfield community’s rate sheet in writing; VA asks for it with the claim. For current rates and rules in one place, see the Aid & Attendance fact sheet.
| 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 Smithfield
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Smithfield 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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Veterans in Smithfield and the Need for Memory Care
Smithfield is home to about 748 veterans, 441 of them 65 or older. Across Johnston County the count is 13,032, with 4,891 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Smithfield
Assisted living on the same campus
This Smithfield partner also runs assisted living, which can keep a couple on one campus.
Staff training
Ask Smithfield communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Smithfield staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
A Smithfield community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Smithfield
Widen the memory care search beyond Smithfield with these nearby North Carolina cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Smithfield Memory Care Questions
Can a Smithfield veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Smithfield who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Smithfield?
About $7,113 a month is typical across North Carolina. Ask each Smithfield community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Smithfield?
Just one, in Smithfield, plus 120 across North Carolina.
Can we apply after a move to memory care in Smithfield?
Yes. Many Smithfield families file after move-in, and the monthly cost can help show financial need.
Other Care Options in Smithfield Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in Smithfield
Smithfield communities that help with bathing, dressing and medications.
Independent living in Smithfield
Active retirement in Smithfield, with care nearby if needs change.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Smithfield? See Memory Care in North Carolina or the national guide.
