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9.7
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Mom's arrival included a walk on the red carpet to cut a ribbon and a welcome home greeting from the staff who then personally introduced themselves. The staff is friendly, loving, and amazing. The food is...
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.
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9.1
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45 reviews
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My experience with A Place For Mom ha been nothing but the best. I took care of my mom for several years and was very nervous about placing her in a facility. Everyone was reassuring, helpful, informative,...
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.
Morningside of Wilmington is a beautiful, safe and friendly community offering spacious assisted living apartments and Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery program for people with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. All of these needs can be found in one comfortable, secure, and...
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8.0
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6 reviews
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33%
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0%
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17%
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17%
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New Hanover House has been a wonderful transition from Independent Living to Assisted Living. The price is the best we have found in Wilmington with no levels of care increases. It is all inclusive with the...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, New Hanover House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Hanover House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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.
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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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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 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...
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.
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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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.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gooseneck

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gooseneck

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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The Kempton At Brightmore in Wilmington, NC

4.2
My mother lived at the Kempton for about a year and a half before she passed away unexpectedly in late [date removed]. She loved it there! They had lots of activities that she enjoyed and she made many new friends there. I always found the staff to be friendly & caring and the facility was ...
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Cedar Cove Assisted Living in Wilmington, NC

3.9
all residents seem happy and engaged and caregivers are actively involved with the residents

Gooseneck review score based on 34 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 8 Gooseneck assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gooseneck 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

Gooseneck review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Gooseneck, NC8 facilities
8.4
Elizabethtown, IN0 facilities
8.9
Leland, NC13 facilities

Review subcategories for Gooseneck 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 34 reviews of 8 Gooseneck assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gooseneck 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.
Gooseneck, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.4
3.4
Staff
3.6
3.6
Meals & dining
3.1
3.3
Activities
3.2
3.3
Value for cost*
3.3
3.4
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Gooseneck assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gooseneck assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gooseneck, 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 Gooseneck 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 Gooseneck that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gooseneck, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gooseneck 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 Gooseneck Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gooseneck, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gooseneck 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 Gooseneck partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gooseneck, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Gooseneck 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 Gooseneck communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gooseneck, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gooseneck 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 Gooseneck offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gooseneck, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gooseneck

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gooseneck protect seniors.
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Spring Arbor of Wilmington, Morningside of Wilmington and New Hanover House are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gooseneck, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Gooseneck, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Gooseneck, North Carolina is Spring Arbor of Wilmington. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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