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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Big Curve, NC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Big Curve, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Big Curve or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Big Curve.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Big Curve for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 54 assisted living facilities in the Big Curve area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
West Bladen Assisted Living is a located in stunning Bladenboro, NC. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, serene and peaceful living quarters and an abundance of beautiful wildlife, this residential community is one that seniors love to call their home. Family members coming to visit a loved one...
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My mom has been at the Kempton for almost a year now. The staff have all been fantastic. Her level of care has fluctuated based on needs at the time. The activities are frequent and engaging. She has become...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Kempton at Brightmore provides a comfortable, safe and secure environment for senior adults who find living alone is no longer feasible. Our friendly staff encourages and assists each resident to live as independently as possible. Our program is designed for individuals who may need...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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This community is beautiful with lots of different amenities. The care team has been truly a light to my loved one. They are always making sure her needs are being met and making her feel comfortable in her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cedar Cove Assisted Living is located in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Situated in the heart of Wilmington, residents can enjoy the historic river district and the Riverwalk that makes its way around the Cape Fear River and three island beaches. Named 'The Next Big Thing' by...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother was moved to Champions in April. After a bit of an adjustment period she has come to fit in well there. She has also begun to thrive. Her social interactions have increased, her general well...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We have lived here for 5+ years and believe they are some of the best years in our our 60 years of marriage. Our food service brought to our apt. door each day is varied and delicious. During this pandemic...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We have private and semi-private rooms. We also provide transportation to doctor’s appointments. We also have shopping, the residents own and operate a craft store, the proceeds go toward activities. We have an excellent activities department. We have life entertainment on special occasions, such...
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This has by any means of measurement been the hardest time of my life. It started with a diagnoses of Lewy Body Dementia! That diagnoses changed my life! And the life of everyone who cared ANYTHING about me!...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Wesley Pines is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food and beverage;...
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Every time I visit, which is often, I always see a staff cleaning the rooms and the restrooms. It always smells clean here. My dad is doing well in his new environment. The staff are very helpful. He is...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Wallace Gardens Care Center. To us, caring is more than providing excellent services. It's also being a companion and treating each guest with the upmost dignity, respect and compassion. Nestled in a beautiful, safe home-like environment. Wallace Gardens is conveniently located...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of assisted living in Big Curve, NC
The average cost of senior living in Big Curve is $3,924 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Waccamaw, NC with an average of $2,883 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Big Curve, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Big Curve, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Big Curve vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Big Curve, NC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Big Curve over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Big Curve, NC
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Private income options in North Carolina
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What families are saying about assisted living in Big Curve
Recent reviews for assisted living in Big Curve
Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC
4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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Shallotte Assisted Living, Inc.
5.0
This is an older community but has undergone many upgrades. The Administrator went out of his way to transition my uncooperative mother. She now loves it and has many friends. She also can't wait to get back to her new "home" when we take her on outings. I am completely satisfied with the ...
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Myrtle Beach Manor
4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Myrtle Beach Manor and the overall experience has been good so far. The housekeeping is spotless. The staff is friendly. They have nice outdoor areas to take my loved one outside. They just completely renovated the entire building and did a great job. I'm ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Attentive and skilled staff. Several reviews mention the dedication and competence of the staff at various communities, such as at The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach where they are described as 'very attentive and towards my loved one' and at Brookdale Conway where they are labeled as 'very skilled'. Despite occasional sh ...
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Friendly and welcoming environment. Many reviews highlight the warm and inviting atmosphere of the communities, with residents and their families praising the friendly demeanor of the staff. For example, at Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living, the director and staff members were described as 'making you feel like they wanted you he ...
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Diverse activities for residents. Several communities offer a wide range of activities tailored to the interests of their residents. At Anderson Oaks Assisted Living, residents have made friends and enjoy engaging in activities together, and at TerraBella Southport, the chef and activities director are commended for their cr ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. The cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities is a recurring theme in many reviews. Residents and their families appreciate the effort put into maintaining a clean and comfortable living environment, such as the 'pristine' bathrooms mentioned at Myrtle Beach Manor and the 'beautiful' rooms at R ...
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Flexible and accommodating care plans. Flexible care plans catering to individual needs are a key feature at several communities. For instance, at Brookdale Conway, the availability of a '2 person assist' was a deciding factor, and at Brookdale Conway, the staff were able to adapt to my loved one's evolving care needs.
Family oriented approach to care. A family oriented approach to care is valued by many residents and their families. In reviews, the importance of open communication and a collaborative relationship between families and staff is emphasized, such as at Brookdale Conway, where 'every member of the staff has a good attitude towar ...
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Big Curve review score based on 179 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 179 reviews of 45 Big Curve assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Big Curve review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Big Curve assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 179 reviews of 45 Big Curve assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Big Curve resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Big Curve, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Big Curve assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Curve assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Curve, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Big Curve assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Big Curve that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
51.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.4%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Big Curve assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Big Curve Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Curve assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Big Curve partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Curve assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Big Curve communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Curve assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Big Curve offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Big Curve
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Big Curve protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indigo at Carolina Forest, Anderson Oaks Assisted Living and Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Big Curve, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 54 assisted living facilities near Big Curve, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Big Curve, North Carolina is Indigo at Carolina Forest. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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