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they are doing great with my loved one. We have no problems at all. I have never seen anything dirty or out of the way. They take good care of the patients and the patients rooms to make sure that they are...
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 Lighthouse Village assisted living community can be found in the beautiful city of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Here you will find numerous restaurants, shopping, museums, and aquariums to explore. If you love the outdoors, then you will have the opportunity to fish on the quiet lakes, golf,...
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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.
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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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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...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Surf City, NC

The average cost of senior living in Surf City is $5,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holly Ridge, NC with an average of $5,036 per month.

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

Surf City, NC
$5,285/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Surf City, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,285/mo
$7,727/mo

Assisted living costs in Surf City, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,288/mo
Studio
$4,095/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,155/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,163/mo

Senior living costs in Surf City 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: Surf City, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSurf City, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,285/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,727/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,602/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Surf City, NC:$5,285/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Surf City, NC:$7,727/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Surf City, NC:$3,602/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Surf City, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Surf City 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 average 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
Surf City, NC$5,729/mo$5,297/mo+8.2%
North Carolina$5,729/mo$5,264/mo+8.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Surf City, NC
2024 average cost:$5,729/mo
2023 average cost:$5,297/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,729/mo
2023 average cost:$5,264/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Surf City, 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 Surf City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Surf City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Surf City

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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Surf City review score based on 751 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 751 reviews of 18 Surf City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Surf City 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

Surf City review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Surf City, NC18 facilities
8.9
Wilmington, NC18 facilities
8.9
Wallace, NC18 facilities

Review subcategories for Surf City 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 751 reviews of 18 Surf City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Surf City 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.
Surf City, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.0
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.4
4.2
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Surf City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Surf City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Surf City, 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 Surf City 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 Surf City 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
26.9%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.3%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.8%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.8%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.5%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.6%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.5%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.7%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Surf City 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 Surf City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Surf City, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.1%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.6%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Surf City 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 Surf City 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
4.9%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.2%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
12.7%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.4%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Surf City 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 Surf City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
3.8%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.5%
37%
Room service
Room service
14.7%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Surf City 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 Surf City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Surf City, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
20.1%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.5%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.2%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.8%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.3%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.8%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.3%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
19.5%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.3%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Surf City

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Lighthouse Village, Porters Neck Village and Champions Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Surf City, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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