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I would give a 5 for all very happy with everything staff goes above and beyond and care. Staff are very attentive to my sister. There are plenty of activities to participate in and therapy's are available...
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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Staff care for my belligerent partner patient is a positive attribute. The negatives are inadequate descriptions of rules/regulations in the pre and post admission stages.
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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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...
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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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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 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
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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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
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.
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
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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.
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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
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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 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
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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Pender County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Pender County is $5,770 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Topsail Beach, NC with an average of $5,036 per month.

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

Pender County, NC
$5,770/mo

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

Pender County, NC
$5,770/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,770/mo
$6,603/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,812/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,728/mo

Senior living costs in Pender 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: Pender County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePender County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,770/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,603/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,947/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Pender County, NC:$5,770/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Pender County, NC:$6,603/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Pender County, NC:$3,947/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pender 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 Pender County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pender County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pender County

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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New Hanover House in Wilmington, NC

5.0
The community is really nice and clean. The staff is outstanding. The food does need improvement if a few areas. They offer a lot of nice activities for her to enjoy. They take their time in helping you feel welcome. We would welcome families to this community for good care and a nice family ...
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Pender County review score based on 40 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 1 Pender County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pender 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

Pender County review score compared against nearby cities

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Pender County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pender County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pender 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 Pender 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 Pender County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pender County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.4%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.6%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.8%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.9%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.2%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.3%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
45.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Pender 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 Pender County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pender County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.3%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.2%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pender 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 Pender County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pender County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.5%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
23%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Pender 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 Pender County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pender County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.3%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
37%
Room service
Room service
20.5%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.8%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pender 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 Pender County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pender County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
29%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.8%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.8%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.7%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.1%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.8%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
27.4%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.6%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pender 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 Pender County protect seniors.
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