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Memory Care in Winston-Salem by the Numbers
Winston-Salem Memory Care Communities We Work With
All 4 communities below are a Patriot Angels memory care partner in Winston-Salem.
Paying for Memory Care in Winston-Salem
Memory care in North Carolina costs about $7,113 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Winston-Salem-only figure is published. In Winston-Salem, ask whether the memory care rate is all-inclusive or tiered by care needs. Recurring memory care bills count as medical expenses; how medical expenses work for Aid & Attendance 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 |
Check Memory Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Winston-Salem
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Winston-Salem 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 for 100% service-connected veterans.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in Winston-Salem and the Need for Memory Care
Winston-Salem is home to about 10,986 veterans, 5,832 of them 65 or older. Across Forsyth County the count is 19,059, with 10,035 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Winston-Salem
Assisted living on the same campus
3 of the 4 Winston-Salem partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Staff training
Ask Winston-Salem communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Winston-Salem staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
A Winston-Salem community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Winston-Salem
Widen the memory care search beyond Winston-Salem with these nearby North Carolina cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Winston-Salem Memory Care Questions
Can a Winston-Salem veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Winston-Salem who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Winston-Salem?
About $7,113 a month is typical across North Carolina. Ask each Winston-Salem community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Winston-Salem?
4 in Winston-Salem, plus 124 across North Carolina.
Can we apply after a move to memory care in Winston-Salem?
Yes. Many Winston-Salem families file after move-in, and the monthly cost can help show financial need.
Other Care Options in Winston-Salem Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem communities that help with bathing, dressing and medications.
Independent living in Winston-Salem
Active retirement in Winston-Salem, with care nearby if needs change.
In-home care in Winston-Salem
Help at home in Winston-Salem for a veteran who wants to stay put a while longer.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Winston-Salem? See Memory Care in North Carolina or the national guide.
