Porters Neck Village

Porters Neck Village

Overview of Porters Neck Village

Porters Neck Village offers independent living in Wilmington, NC, with community services for residents who live without daily care. The community may be a good fit for someone seeking independent living and wanting to keep a pet, since pets are allowed when residents move in.

Residents can use the pool, fitness center, salon services, and outdoor activities. Rehabilitation services provide access to therapy through the community, while respite care offers a short term stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs temporary coverage.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #130 / 142Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 130th out of 142 independent living communities 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 compare like with like: every independent living community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Independent living 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.
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About this community

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Fitness Center
Wellness Center
Activities
Salon
Specific ProgramsRespite Stay, Expansion

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Pets Allowed

Managed by Zane Bennett

Executive Director

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Address 9.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wilmington's city center to Porters Neck Village'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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Champions Assisted Living at the Davis Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Wilmington
115
Facility 115
NC AVG 70
Rank #10 / 62
Yes
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 34
Rank #125 / 142
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
NC AVG 72.6%
Rank #6 / 39
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Wilmington (Windemere)
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 70
Rank #53 / 62
No
18
Facility 18
NC AVG 34
Rank #103 / 142
99.3%
Facility 99.3%
NC AVG 72.6%
Rank #4 / 39
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Porters Neck Village
IL
Wilmington-Yes
5
Facility 5
NC AVG 34
Rank #130 / 142
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The Woods at Holly Tree
IL
Wilmington (Autumn Creek At Henleigh Hills)-No
47
Facility 47
NC AVG 34
Rank #45 / 142
-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Solista Wilmington by Cogir
IL
Wilmington-Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 34
Rank #65 / 142
-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other NC independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in North Carolina

Porters Neck Village is located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.

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Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NC

High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General North Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

Age 55+
General NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NC

Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Age 60+
General NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NC

Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Meal prep Respite (~5 days/year) Errands

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NC

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NC

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$30,258/year 50% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC

Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits
Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility)

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
NC

Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services

Frequently Asked Questions about Porters Neck Village

Is Porters Neck Village in a walkable area?

Porters Neck Village has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Porters Neck Village?

Yes, Porters Neck Village allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Porters Neck Village?

Yes — there are 29 photos of Porters Neck Village in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Porters Neck Village provide?

Porters Neck Village offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Porters Neck Village?

Porters Neck Village is located at 1200 Porters Neck Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411.

What is the phone number of Porters Neck Village?

(910) 686-7181 will put you in contact with the team at Porters Neck Village.

Does Porters Neck Village provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Porters Neck Village is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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