Compare Memory Care around Wilmington (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall | MC AL IL NH SNF | Wilmington (Windemere) | 30
Facility
30
NC AVG
72
Rank
#327 / 388 | No |
18
Facility
18
NC AVG
33
Rank
#395 / 573 | 94.3% | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Spring Arbor of Wilmington | MC AL | Wilmington (Pine Valley Estates) | - | Yes |
58
Facility
58
NC AVG
33
Rank
#91 / 573 | - | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Morningside of Wilmington | MC AL | Wilmington (Manorhouse Retirement Center) | - | Yes |
48
Facility
48
NC AVG
33
Rank
#168 / 573 | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Trinity Grove | MC NH SNF | Wilmington | 100
Facility
100
NC AVG
72
Rank
#78 / 388 | No |
19
Facility
19
NC AVG
33
Rank
#385 / 573 | 92.7% | - |
| Brightmore of Wilmington | MC AL IL | Wilmington (Brightmore Liberty) | - | No |
38
Facility
38
NC AVG
33
Rank
#236 / 573 | - | - |
| Champions Assisted Living at the Davis Community | MC AL IL NH RC SNF | Wilmington | 115
Facility
115
NC AVG
72
Rank
#54 / 388 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
NC AVG
33
Rank
#485 / 573 | 84.9% | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Commons At Brightmore | MC AL IL | Wilmington (Brightmore Liberty) | - | Yes |
27
Facility
27
NC AVG
33
Rank
#337 / 573 | - | Studio / Suite |
| The Kempton At Brightmore | MC AL IL | Wilmington (Brightmore Liberty) | - | Yes |
22
Facility
22
NC AVG
33
Rank
#361 / 573 | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Brookdale Wilmington | MC | Wilmington (Cameron Properties) | - | Yes |
21
Facility
21
NC AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 573 | - | Suite |
| New Hanover House | MC AL | Wilmington (Echo Farms) | - | No |
4
Facility
4
NC AVG
33
Rank
#507 / 573 | - | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Cedar Cove Assisted Living and Memory Care | MC AL | Wilmington | - | No |
5
Facility
5
NC AVG
33
Rank
#497 / 573 | - | - |
| The Residences at The Davis Community | MC AL IL NH RC SNF | Wilmington (Porters Neck Road) | - | No |
3
Facility
3
NC AVG
33
Rank
#516 / 573 | - | - |
Cedar Cove Assisted Living and Memory Care sits in Wilmington, North Carolina, on Jasmine Cove Way in a serene, natural setting that many residents and families find peaceful and captivating. It offers assisted living and specialized memory care services under one roof, which allows couples or family groups where one person may need memory care support to cohabit on the same campus.
The home’s location requires a car for most daily errands, as the surrounding area has limited walkable shopping and services. Novant Medical Center is just under a mile away, making it convenient if occupants need medical appointments or urgent care. The facility is about 3.6 miles from downtown Wilmington, putting it between a residential neighborhood setting and proximity to the city’s resources. Daily life highlights activities made to engage occupants, including bingo, movie nights with popcorn, creative sessions, and worship services. Staff are tagged as dedicated and professional, focusing on providing care tailored to each resident’s needs. If a resident’s physician finds skilled nursing care to be necessary, they work closely with the family to arrange a smooth transition.
Families contemplating Cedar Cove Assisted Living and Memory Care may want to schedule a tour to experience the atmosphere personally and see room options and daily programming offered.
The Residences at the Davis Community is a senior living community in Wilmington NC, providing independent living services. This senior living community offers eleven apartment-style and two cottage-style units featuring either one-to-two bedrooms, and also equipped with a living area, a modern kitchen, dining area, walk-in dressing room connected to the private bathrooms.
The Residences at the Davis Community promises an easy independent living experience that is worry free, providing home repair services and housekeeping, to ensure that residents have more time and energy to do the things they enjoy. This senior living community also provides a 24hr security and emergency response system for an added peace of mind. Furthermore, property taxes and utilities are already included in the monthly rent.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
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.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
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.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Wilmington, NC
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.
Does North Carolina Medicaid cover memory care?
North Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 12 memory care communities in Wilmington, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community in Wilmington, NC?
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 Wilmington, NC, 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 memory care communities in Wilmington, NC?
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.
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