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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gum Branch, NC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Gum Branch, 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 Gum Branch or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Gum Branch.
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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
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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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My loved one was a resident at Croatan Village. They were very nice, I thought. The facility was clean. The staff was really nice and accommodating for our particular situation. My loved one said the food...
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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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 Meadows North is a quiet assisted living/apartment community that consists of fifty two assisted living beds and thirty four one and two bedroom apartments. We have a paved parking lot for visitors and families with easy access to the Assisted Living Facility. We have a beautiful spacious...
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.
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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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They keep up on my father in law and he is very happy with everything and doing better in this place then at home. Anything that needs to be done is always taken care of immediately and the meals are also...
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.
Snow Hill Assisted Living is located in a small, quiet town of Snow Hill, Greene County, North Carolina. The town is named from the beautiful white sandy banks of the nearby Contentnea Creek. This asssited living community has made its home to many seniors requiring assisted living and care for...
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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.
The Gardens of Pamlico offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency...
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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.
Now Open in Goldsboro!A pleasant room, a hot, fresh meal, a game night with new friends - Eagles Pointe in Goldsboro, NC combines all the comforts of home with the health and personal care needed to live fully and comfortably.Our staff is dedicated to providing a safe, warm, engaging environment...
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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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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.
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, 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
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset court of Goldsboro offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset court of Goldsboro, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...
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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.
The Magnolia is an assisted living and memory care community located in Clinton, NC. Clinton is a beautiful city with a newly renovated downtown, tree-lined streets, and historic homes. It is known as a friendly and welcoming community where neighbors come together to support one another. The...
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.
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.
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.
The Meadows of Red Oak is a family oriented sixty bed Assisted Living community. Twenty four hour assistance is provided by a trained and caring staff. Our community caters mostly to the geriatric population. We provide a wide range of activities for our residents, with at least one outing...
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.
Cost of assisted living in Gum Branch, NC
The average cost of senior living in Gum Branch is $3,848 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beulaville, NC with an average of $2,919 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gum Branch, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gum Branch, NC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Gum Branch over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gum Branch, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gum Branch
Recent reviews for assisted living in Gum Branch
Navion of New Bern
3.6
The place has been recently painted, the people are very nice, it feels personal because everyone knows your name, but the meals are lacking. Food is my mother’s main complaint. Most things are prepackaged, canned, processed, sugary or unappetizing. The facility is not to capacity, and so they ...
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Carteret Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care in Morehead City, NC
5.0
We were very pleased how Carteret Landing served my Grandmother. We rally like the family atmosphere and really took time with my grandmother and her mobility issues. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we had.
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.
Gum Branch review score based on 64 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 64 reviews of 47 Gum Branch assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gum Branch 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 Gum Branch 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 64 reviews of 47 Gum Branch assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gum Branch 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.Gum Branch, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Gum Branch assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gum Branch assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gum Branch, 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 Gum Branch 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 Gum Branch 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
29.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.4%
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
38.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gum Branch 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 Gum Branch 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
29.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gum Branch 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 Gum Branch 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
4.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
14.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Gum Branch 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 Gum Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
4.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
19.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gum Branch 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 Gum Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.9%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gum Branch
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 Gum Branch protect seniors.
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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Home Place of New Bern and Spring Arbor of Kinston are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gum Branch, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 63 assisted living facilities near Gum Branch, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Gum Branch, North Carolina is Truewood by Merrill, New Bern. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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