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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Crescent Green Assisted Living Community is nestled in the historic city of Carrboro N.C. Our focus is to offer personalized assistance and supportive services while providing compassionate care in a professionally operated facility.  At Crescent Green we take assisted living...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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
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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, 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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My loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly and...
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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Cost of assisted living in Johnston County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Johnston County is $4,615 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunn, NC with an average of $3,631 per month.

Assisted living costs in Johnston County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Johnston County, NC
$4,615/mo
$4,587/mo

Assisted living costs in Johnston County, NC, vs. state and national averages

Johnston County, NC
$4,615/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Johnston County, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,615/mo
$5,633/mo

Assisted living costs in Johnston County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,127/mo
Studio
$6,359/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,519/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,160/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,295/mo

Senior living costs in Johnston County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Johnston County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJohnston County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,615/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,633/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,884/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Johnston County, NC:$4,615/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Johnston County, NC:$5,633/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Johnston County, NC:$3,884/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Johnston County, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Johnston County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Johnston County, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Johnston County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Johnston County, NC$6,124/mo$5,680/mo+7.8%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Johnston County, NC
2024 average cost:$6,124/mo
2023 average cost:$5,680/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Johnston 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 Johnston County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Johnston County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Johnston County

The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

3.9
We picked this community, because we knew some people there. Also the size was good - things were very accessible. Dining and amenities all in the building. We would recommend to other families. Initial issues with staffing and dining are being addressed but not up to par. Lots of staff and ...
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Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
My parents moved in at a crucial time and my mother required back surgery one week after the move. The staff helped us get them in and the support services like home care and physical therapy were arranged quickly. Everything they need other than some medical specialists is right there in their ...
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Johnston County review score based on 433 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 433 reviews of 108 Johnston County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Johnston 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

Johnston County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Johnston County, NC108 facilities
8.4
Smithfield, NC148 facilities
8.4
Selma, NC144 facilities

Review subcategories for Johnston 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 433 reviews of 108 Johnston County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Johnston 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.
Johnston County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.6
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Johnston County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Johnston County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Johnston County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Johnston 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 Johnston County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Johnston County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Johnston 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 Johnston County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Johnston County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Johnston 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 Johnston County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Johnston County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
35.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Johnston 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 Johnston County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Johnston County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Johnston 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 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 Johnston County protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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