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Overview of Coastal Cove of Wilmington

Bringing a warm, inviting approach to assisted living in Wilmington, North Carolina, is Coastal Cove of Wilmington. Nestled in the peaceful Eagles Nest neighborhood, the community’s car-dependent area bears a Walk Score of 4. Most errands demand a car, but occupants can enjoy a laid-back retirement setting.

Coastal Cove of Wilmington offers studio and one-bedroom floor plans and provides assistance with daily living activities. They’re tailored through personalized care plans. Housekeeping services, well-balanced meals, and laundry services bolster residents’ comfort and independence. Light exercises, social events, and various games promote social interaction and engagement. Meanwhile, spacious rooms and cozy gathering areas give occupants comfortable spaces to rest and socialize.

Coastal Cove of Wilmington is welcoming to seniors needing a supportive assisted living option in a residential area. The community can be reached directly for those wanting to learn more.

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Overview of Cedar Cove Assisted Living and Memory Care

Cedar Cove Assisted Living and Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care in Wilmington, NC. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering; offering both care levels may make the community a fit for a resident who needs daily assistance now or may require more structured supervision over time.

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Overview of Modern Senior Living

Focusing on personal care, Modern Senior Living is an assisted living community in Huntersville, North Carolina. The community also promotes a family-centered environment to ensure older adults are well-cared for. With a 3:1 caregiver ratio, dietitian-approved meals, and assistance with daily living activities, the community strives to improve residents’ welfare. Through personalized care plans, the community ensures older adults receive the right care based on their unique needs and preferences.

Chair yoga, movie nights, and various activities foster socialization and encourage residents to live actively. Accessible and secure spaces are available, so residents can move about safely. Set in the quiet neighborhood of Huntersville, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This assisted living community is an ideal option for senior living in North Carolina, especially with its dedicated services.

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Overview of Wickshire Creeks Crossing

Wickshire Creeks creates a cozy and welcoming atmosphere for its residents. An assisted living and memory care home for seniors, management ensures you get a hassle-free and seamless transfer to your new place. Wickshire Creeks Crossing is an upscale community that enriches, encourages, and empowers the overall wellness of its residents.

Their list of community features is thoughtfully designed to ensure residential experiences and services received are successful and fulfilling. Services and amenities include 24-hour care staff, concierge services, a full-service salon, an elegant dining room, a library, and lounge areas. 

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Overview of Countryside Village

Countryside Village offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Stokesdale, NC. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering.

Because Countryside Village offers multiple care levels, it may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. A pool gives residents an on-site option for swimming, and chauffeured, scheduled transportation provides arranged rides. Dining includes freshly prepared farm-to-table meals with daily wine service.

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Overview of The Arc of Hope Mills

An elegant and luxurious home that steeps compassionate and dedicated professional care, The Arc of Hope Mills raises the standard of senior living. The assisted living home strives to be a place of growth where seniors are encouraged to be themselves and create new memories. The community practices a results-driven lifestyle that aims to provide quality service for its assisted living and memory care residences. Seniors can thrive at The Arc.
Assisted living and memory care residents each receive specific care in terms of providing assistance with daily living and memory care– help with bathing, grooming, dressing; medication management; activities for physical and mental stimulation.

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Overview of Place of Purpose

A one-of-a-kind senior living community in Hexlena Road, Ahoskie, NC, Place of Purpose is dedicated to providing a welcoming abode for adults with physical disabilities. The community prioritizes the needs of individuals with a rare, degenerative disease called Friedreich’s Ataxia, ensuring they are well-cared for. Promoting a vibrant and friendly setting, Place of Purpose ensures residents live their lives to the fullest.

Meet people in the same situation and share stories to foster inspiration and find meaning. The community is comprised of family members and loved ones of people with disabilities, promising an inviting and respectful environment. Place of Purpose is a safe place for people with physical disabilities to spend their best days surrounded by warmth and care.

Phone: 65 668 2702

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Overview of Meadow Lakes of Statesville

Meadow Lakes of Statesville offers assisted living and memory care in Statesville, North Carolina, in the Eufola neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The two care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time.

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Overview of Alphawell Care Homes

Experience senior living to its fullest with Alphawell Care Homes, conveniently situated in Statesville, NC, offering supportive living services. Here, residents can select from well-appointed and comfortable single-story homes with private rooms. The community’s goal is to provide a home-like environment for its residents ensuring their peace of mind and relaxation. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community also provides the utmost care and support every resident deserves.

Offering above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy delectable and healthy meals, housekeeping and laundry service, and a diverse set of social activities and life-enrichment programs. Explore its beautifully created common spaces and meet new companions along the way. With Alphawell Care Homes, seniors are assured of an empowering and secure living experience.

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Overview of Aroga Home Care

Aroga Home Care is a compassionate home care provider in Charlotte, NC, that offers in-home services. Dedicated to helping older adults age in place, this agency strives to meet older adults’ needs and preferences at home. Companionship, incontinence care, and medication management are also offered to enrich older adults’ living experiences. Through personalized support, this home care provider ensures older adults can live comfortably in their later years.

Genuine companions also accompany older adults to social events, shopping trips, and appointments, ensuring a worry-free travel. Meal planning and light housekeeping are also taken care of to maintain a clean environment for older adults’ welfare. This home care is dedicated to improving older adults’ quality of life by providing a wide range of services in the safety of their homes, making it a great choice for senior care in North Carolina.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

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  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

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  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in North Carolina at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $6,747The average monthly cost across facilities in North Carolina. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 34/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in North Carolina. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 70The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in North Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in North Carolina

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in North Carolina?

Assisted living in North Carolina supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in North Carolina?

Assisted living in North Carolina is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does North Carolina Medicaid cover assisted living?

North Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including North Carolina) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 403 assisted living facilities in North Carolina. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in North Carolina?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in North Carolina, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in North Carolina?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.