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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
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
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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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.
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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.
Seven Lakes Assisted Living and Memory Care is a community located in West End, NC. We are a proud member of the Affinity Living Group. Here at Seven Lakes we provide 24 hour personal care aid for the needs of those who require assisted living and offer a memory care secured wing as well. Our all...
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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
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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!
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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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Cost of assisted living in Oakland, NC

The average cost of senior living in Oakland is $3,623 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairmont, NC with an average of $2,944 per month.

Assisted living costs in Oakland, NC, vs. nearby cities

Oakland, NC
$3,623/mo
$3,458/mo
$3,564/mo

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

Oakland, NC
$3,623/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Oakland, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,623/mo
$4,429/mo

Assisted living costs in Oakland, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,949/mo
Studio
$5,164/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,380/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,163/mo

Senior living costs in Oakland 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: Oakland, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakland, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,623/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,429/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,725/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Oakland, NC:$3,623/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Oakland, NC:$4,429/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Oakland, NC:$3,725/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Oakland, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Oakland 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 Oakland, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Oakland 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
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Oakland, NC$4,550/mo$4,362/mo+4.3%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Oakland, NC
2024 average cost:$4,550/mo
2023 average cost:$4,362/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
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 Oakland, 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 Oakland.

What families are saying about assisted living in Oakland

Recent reviews for assisted living in Oakland

TerraBella Southern Pines

4.4
The main thing that sticks out about TerraBella Southern Pines is the staff who work there, they are extremely caring and friendly.

Brookdale Pinehurst

5.0
Lovely place very clean lots of activities for the residents l, staff is great management is always in the facility to help with your needs. Dining room is beautiful food is good. Other residents are like family to each other. So glad we chose this place for our sister in law.

Red Springs Assisted Living

4.7
The Red Springs Assisted Living is one of the best places. The affordability makes it great. The people that work there are awesome. They are friendly and helpful. My father seems to love the food there. The communication with the staff has been good. It's very easy to communicate with them. The ...
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Oakland review score based on 98 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 98 reviews of 60 Oakland assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oakland 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

Oakland review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Oakland, NC60 facilities
5.5
St. Pauls, NC12 facilities
9.0
Parkton, NC6 facilities

Review subcategories for Oakland 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 98 reviews of 60 Oakland assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Oakland 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.
Oakland, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.0
Meals & dining
3.1
3.6
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Oakland assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakland assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakland, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oakland, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.7%
34.1%
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
48.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oakland 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 Oakland Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakland, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakland 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 Oakland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakland, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakland 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 Oakland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakland, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakland 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 Oakland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakland, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
18.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Oakland

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 Oakland protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Oak Hill Assisted Living, The Carolina Inn and Harmony at Hope Mills are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Oakland, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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