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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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This community is beautiful with lots of different amenities. The care team has been truly a light to my loved one. They are always making sure her needs are being met and making her feel comfortable in her...
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.
Cedar Cove Assisted Living is located in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Situated in the heart of Wilmington, residents can enjoy the historic river district and the Riverwalk that makes its way around the Cape Fear River and three island beaches. Named 'The Next Big Thing' by...
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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 mother passed at Lenore assisted-living in July . It has taken me a while to write this review but I want to let anyone who is looking for a place for their loved to know that I couldn’t have asked...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Lenior Assisted Living located at 2773 Pinewood Home Drive in Pink Hill. Lenoir Assisted Living offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
New Bern House Assisted Living and Memory Care is a highly regarded senior living community in a desirable location in NC. Whether for you or a loved one, New Bern House offers a caring atmosphere, active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Bern House,...
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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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This is a great community and everything is working out very well for my mother in law. She has adjusted well to the community and seems to really like it. The community looks great and everything is nice...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at The Village of Kinston located at 1935 Idlewild Drive in Kinston. The Village offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Peru, NC

The average cost of senior living in Peru is $5,036 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pollocksville, NC with an average of $4,844 per month.

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

Peru, NC
$5,036/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,036/mo
$7,027/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,639/mo
Studio
$4,737/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,685/mo

Senior living costs in Peru 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: Peru, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePeru, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,036/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,027/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Peru, NC:$5,036/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Peru, NC:$7,027/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Peru, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Peru, 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 Peru.

What families are saying about assisted living in Peru

Recent reviews for assisted living in Peru

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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Lighthouse Village in Jacksonville, NC

4.2
Our families experience was for only about two weeks before our loved one pased, but the staff members we encountered were very friendly. The location of the community is probably our number one factor for choosing this community. Unfortunately, our loved one was not able to participate in any ...
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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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Peru review score based on 29 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 2 Peru assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Peru 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

Peru review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Peru, NC2 facilities
8.7
New Bern, NC8 facilities
8.9
Hampstead, NC18 facilities

Peru assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Peru assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Peru, 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 Peru 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 Peru that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Peru, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.9%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.1%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.5%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.5%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.6%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.3%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Peru 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 Peru Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Peru, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.5%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.2%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.7%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Peru 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 Peru partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Peru, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.4%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.6%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21.8%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.5%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Peru 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 Peru communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Peru, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.5%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.1%
37%
Room service
Room service
10.9%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Peru 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 Peru offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Peru, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.2%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.6%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.9%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.8%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.5%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.6%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.4%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
28.7%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.4%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.4%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Peru

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Arbor of Wilmington, Truewood by Merrill, New Bern and Navion of New Bern are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Peru, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 39 assisted living facilities near Peru, North Carolina. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Peru, North Carolina are Spring Arbor of Wilmington and Truewood by Merrill, New Bern. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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