On this page
Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 2,856 families in North Carolina access the VA benefits they've earned.
Wake Forest Memory Care at a Glance
Patriot Angels Memory Care Partners in Wake Forest
Each of these Wake Forest communities offer a secure memory care setting and work with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Wake Forest
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Wake Forest.
Wake Forest Memory Care Costs and VA Benefits
Memory care in North Carolina costs about $7,113 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Wake Forest-only figure is published. Ask each Wake Forest community what its memory care rate includes, since some price care levels separately. If income looks too high on paper, read what to do when income seems too high before ruling the benefit out.
| 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 Wake Forest
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Wake Forest 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.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Wake Forest Veterans Who May Need Memory Care
Wake Forest is home to about 2,975 veterans, 1,104 of them 65 or older. Across Wake County the count is 51,127, with 20,445 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Wake Forest
Assisted living on the same campus
2 of the 2 Wake Forest partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Secure but not confining
Ask how a Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
A Wake Forest community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Wake Forest
Widen the memory care search beyond Wake Forest with these nearby North Carolina cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families looking at memory care in Wake Forest and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Wake Forest Memory Care Questions
Can a Wake Forest veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Wake Forest who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Wake Forest?
About $7,113 a month is typical across North Carolina. Ask each Wake Forest community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Wake Forest?
2 in Wake Forest, plus 120 across North Carolina.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Wake Forest?
No. Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in Wake Forest
Daily help in a private apartment for Wake Forest veterans who don’t need a secure setting.
In-home care in Wake Forest
Caregivers who come to the house in Wake Forest, by the hour or around the clock.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Wake Forest? See Memory Care in North Carolina or the national guide.
