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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Brunswick County, NC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Brunswick County, 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 Brunswick County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Brunswick County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Brunswick County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 45 assisted living facilities in the Brunswick County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wilmington, Calabash and Southport.
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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.
Lake Waccamaw Senior Living provides a home-like atmosphere with cozy living rooms, dining room, comfortable bedrooms with your furnishing if desired. We offer daily activities and outings, in house pharmacy service, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to enhance...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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
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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.
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.
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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.
WATERBROOKE ASSISTED LIVINGVery Clean & Safe Beds Available (6) Semi Private Rooms (4) Private Rooms Medicaid Accepted (Yes) Out of State Transfers (Yes) Males & Females Welcome!
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.
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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.
Poplar Heights Center is a senior community in quaint Elizabethtown, NC. An hour from the North Carolina beaches, our small town is personable and welcoming with unlimited services and amenities. Residents enjoy the newly renovated downtown area with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. ...
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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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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...
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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.
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...
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Brunswick County, NC
The average cost of senior living in Brunswick County is $4,050 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Arcadia, NC with an average of $3,706 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Brunswick County, NC vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Brunswick County, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Brunswick County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Brunswick County, NC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Brunswick County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Brunswick County, NC
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Brunswick County.
Private income options in North Carolina
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VA benefits in North Carolina
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Medicare and Medicaid in North Carolina
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What families are saying about assisted living in Brunswick County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Brunswick County
River Park Senior Living in Little River, SC
4.0
We had a good experience with River Park Senior Living. Very nicely kept facility. People are nice. They have a reasonable amount of activities for the residents. Overall we're very pleased.
Stonebridge at Woodbury Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hampstead, NC
4.8
The staff are very friendly and very adamant about their pandemic protocols. I would recommend the community to others. My friend one has not complained about the food. They have stopped activities due to the pandemic.
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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Brunswick County review score based on 160 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 160 reviews of 36 Brunswick County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Brunswick County 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
Brunswick County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Brunswick County 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 160 reviews of 36 Brunswick County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Brunswick County 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.Brunswick County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Brunswick County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brunswick County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brunswick County, 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 Brunswick County 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 Brunswick County 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
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52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Brunswick County 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 Brunswick County 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
44.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brunswick County 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 Brunswick County 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
13.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Brunswick County 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 Brunswick County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brunswick County 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 Brunswick County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Brunswick County
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 Brunswick County 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 Brunswick County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 45 assisted living facilities near Brunswick County, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Brunswick County, North Carolina is Indigo at Carolina Forest. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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