Administered by Amy Costin, Morningside of Wilmington is an assisted living and memory care community in Wilmington, North Carolina, about 3 miles from the city center. The two-story community has been serving residents for 27 years. Studio and one-bedroom residences are available. Each has a living area and private bathroom, and some also include a kitchenette.
Residents receive 24-hour support that includes personal care, transportation assistance, and medication management. The community’s Lifestyle360 program is based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and focuses on five areas of wellness: physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. Rather than following a traditional activities schedule, the program supports each of these areas.
Restaurant-style dining, a full-service barber and beauty salon, and a dedicated activity center. Regular social and recreational events are offered here. Housekeeping services and exercise programs help residents stay active. The community welcomes pets, which residents can keep during their stay.
The area has a Walk Score of 48, which is somewhat walkable. A handful of nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car. Families considering Morningside of Wilmington should ask about current room availability and the memory care program. Floor plans and care details are best confirmed during a tour or by speaking with the community directly.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Rank #158 / 508Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 158th out of 508 homes we track in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
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Transportation Services
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Exercise Programs
2.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wilmington's city center to Morningside of Wilmington's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Champions Assisted Living at the Davis Community | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Wilmington | 115
Facility
115
NC AVG
70
Rank
#45 / 368 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
NC AVG
35
Rank
#460 / 508 |
93.9%
Facility
93.9%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#41 / 213 | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Liberty Commons | AL HOS NH PC RC SNF | Wilmington (Liberty Commons Center) | 82
Facility
82
NC AVG
70
Rank
#126 / 368 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
NC AVG
35
Rank
#124 / 508 |
95.4%
Facility
95.4%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#35 / 213 | - | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall | AL CCRC( IL MC NH SNF | Wilmington (Windemere) | 30
Facility
30
NC AVG
70
Rank
#308 / 368 | No |
18
Facility
18
NC AVG
35
Rank
#372 / 508 |
99.3%
Facility
99.3%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#32 / 213 | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Morningside of Wilmington | AL MC | Wilmington (Manorhouse Retirement Center) | - | Yes |
48
Facility
48
NC AVG
35
Rank
#158 / 508 | - | A+ | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Spring Arbor of Wilmington | AL MC | Wilmington (Pine Valley Estates) | - | Yes |
58
Facility
58
NC AVG
35
Rank
#84 / 508 | - | - | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
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Morningside of Wilmington is located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Morningside of Wilmington is in the Manorhouse Retirement Center neighborhood of Wilmington.
Morningside of Wilmington has a walk score of 48. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Morningside of Wilmington has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes, Morningside of Wilmington allows residents to bring their pets.
Pricing at Morningside of Wilmington starts at $4,000 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
Yes — there are 6 photos of Morningside of Wilmington in the photo gallery on this page.
Morningside of Wilmington is located at 2744 S 17Th St, Wilmington, NC 28412.
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