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Photo of Navion of Goldsboro
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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21 reviews
9.3
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21 reviews
5 star
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It is an exceptional facility but short staffed with staff turnover which I guess a lot of places are dealing with. To me the food is delicious. Not going to get picky. The majority of the staff is attentive...
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.
At our assisted living community, located just a short drive from downtown Goldsboro, N.C., we believe social relationships and friendships are integral to aging well and living well. Whether you’re gathering in the group family room to watch a movie, joining in an arts & crafts project or...
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8.6
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3 reviews
8.6
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I want to give thanks to the staff at Eagles Pointe. I placed my grandma there a few months ago and she loves the staff there. They spoil her with personal one on one time while doing her nails, taking 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.
Now Open in Goldsboro!A pleasant room, a hot, fresh meal, a game night with new friends - Eagles Pointe in Goldsboro, NC combines all the comforts of home with the health and personal care needed to live fully and comfortably.Our staff is dedicated to providing a safe, warm, engaging environment...
Photo of Spring Arbor of Kinston
33 Photos available
9.8
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23 reviews
9.8
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23 reviews
5 star
83%
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Admin staff is always eager to help and answer questions for me. Most of the staff are always smiling when they enter my Mom's room. They are willing to do little extra things that might come up unexpectedly...
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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1111 Photos available
9.6
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37 reviews
9.6
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37 reviews
5 star
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We love Oak Hill. It's been the perfect place for my mom! Can't say enough good things about them! I would recommend to others.
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.
Oak Hill Living Center located in Angier, North Carolina, is a privately owned and managed community designed to offer our residents a personal and dignified home away from home. Originally opened in 1997, Oak Hill Living Center is situated on a beautifully landscaped twelve acre campus and...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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23 reviews
9.5
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23 reviews
5 star
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The staff at Navion made my mom’s transition nearly seamless! They worked hard to include her into the community and make sure she felt cared for and loved. Any time a person moves and uproots everything...
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.
At Navion of Greenville, you can be as active as much, or as little, as you want. You’ll enjoy mix-and-mingle socials, live music, board and card games, exercise classes, art projects, outings and much more.Our assisted living lifestyle provides all the independence you want and a helping hand...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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29 reviews
9.4
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29 reviews
5 star
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Beautiful community very friendly and family oriented very respectful and understanding and meet all needs that are requested don’t have to ask for help is just givin. All staff are always hands on always...
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.
At Navion of Rocky Mount in the thriving city of Rocky Mount, N.C., which boasts Southern charm and hospitality, you’ll find caring neighbors who share your strong desire to be active and independent. Create strong friendships as you bond over fun hobbies and classes, fitness workouts for your...
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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35 reviews
9.4
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35 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff pick up the phone when we call. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale Dickinson Avenue to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Our senior living community, in Greenville, N.C., offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in an environment of beauty and sophisticated Southern living. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving the daily personal assistance you need....
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55 Photos available
9.3
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29 reviews
9.3
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Received 2 recommendations and one was exactly the location we needed. From our initial visit, the staff was available & helpful with every question & detail that we had. Every visit I've made, the facility...
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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Photo of Morningside of Raleigh
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9.2
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40 reviews
9.2
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40 reviews
5 star
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Staff is very attentive to the needs of the residents. Staff is keeps the residents engaged in activities and tries to make them feel like a family.
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.
Located conveniently inside the beltline, Morningside of Raleigh is warm and inviting, home-like and comfortable, with a commitment to meeting the wants, needs and wishes of all who walk through our doors. Whether you are looking for retirement living or memory care, discover our experienced and...
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1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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94 reviews
8.9
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94 reviews
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All workers are very kind. It's very clean. Many activities for the residents. I would recommend Sunrise to others who are currently searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of The Addison of Fuquay Varina
11 Photo available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
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55 reviews
8.7
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55 reviews
5 star
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They staff was always friendly and welcoming. Providing updates. I visited my father 4-5 times per week. Business Manager was great and helpful. Improvement areas- Seemed to have issues administering...
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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66 Photos available
8.7
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24 reviews
8.7
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24 reviews
5 star
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I believe a process change needs to take place for every new resident to the Community. I can only speak for Garner location as that is where my loved one was. Change I suggest is: Every new Memory Care...
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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Photo of Spring Arbor of Wilson
44 Photos available
8.6
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6 reviews
8.6
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6 reviews
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This facility has been a blessing for my older brother with intellectual disabilities. He is very social, and now he always has people to talk to. When he lived with me and my husband, his "light" was...
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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8.4
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42 reviews
8.4
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. My mother has been there over two months and doesn't have anything negative to say about the staff as well. The room is a good size, we love the fact she has a private...
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.
Experience the Southern charm of Cadence North Raleigh. Ideally situated between North and Midtown Raleigh, Cadence North Raleigh offers easy access to great shopping, medical care and local culture. With beautiful grounds and outdoor spaces, this serene setting is an ideal spot for retirement...
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88 Photos available
8.2
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12 reviews
8.2
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12 reviews
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My mother is still at Greenleaf and she's doing OK. She would rather be home with family, but there's no one to give her the cash she needs. Green leaf is the best place for and they have a lot of things...
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.
Green Leaf Care Center Green Leaf Care Center is an assisted living community located in Lillington, NC. The city of Lillington is located in Harnett County and home to about 3,000 people. Lillington is a small town where residents can do their local shopping, run errands, go to the theater, or...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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37 reviews
8.2
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Best place in Raleigh. Management did everything they could to help us get adequate care for my brother in law. No other place helped us like Falls River. Not only on one occasion but twice. [name removed]...
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.
At Falls River Village, our goal is to provide the highest quality-of-life for each of our residents. Falls River Village is dedicated to our life engagement philosophy of social, psychological, spiritual and physical well-being for every resident. This dedicaiton is reflected in every erffort...
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8.1
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14 reviews
8.1
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Meeting with [name removed], the intake person was stress-free, comfortable, and certainly eased my anxiety about the situation. My mom loves her new home, her roommate and her are bff's. The staff is very...
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.
Meadowview assisted living community can be found in, Smithfield, North Carolina, a tiny town counting approximately 13,000 inhabitants. Small as the town might be, there's no shortage of cultural places. Smithfield is home to Johnston Health, the Ava Gardner Museum, part of the UNC System and a...
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Photo of Gabriel Manor
1010 Photos available
8.0
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47 reviews
8.0
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47 reviews
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We chose Gabriel Manor because I knew somebody that placed a relative there and they were very happy with it, also the location was about 15-20 minutes from my house. I have longtime healthcare. I've lost...
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.
Gabriel Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care community opened in 2013 as Clayton, NC's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Saber Health Care Group is our parent company located in Ohio. Gabriel Manor is located between the "Cleveland" community and the town of Clayton off Highway...
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5 reviews
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Autumn Home feels like home. They care about their residents and take the time to get to know them. Residents are treated with respect.
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.
Autumn Home Care of Johnston County is an assisted living community located in Selma, North Carolina. If you are looking for a comfortable and supportive environment to call home, then look no further than Autumn Home Care of Johnston County. Originally a railroad town, Selma has grown into an...
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Photo of Brookdale Country Day Road
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.7
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24 reviews
7.7
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24 reviews
5 star
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My father is a resident. The staff went out of their way to welcome him. They check on him regularly and he wears a call button which he can use to summon staff if needed. There are many different...
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.
Our community, set on 3 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet residential area of Goldsboro, N.C.,  offers premium assisted living services for seniors.We offer a holistic approach to care that provides a true sense of purpose as we meet emotional, mental, physical and...
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Photo of Spring Arbor of Greenville
1010 Photos available
7.7
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21 reviews
7.7
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21 reviews
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From my own experience and the places I looked at prior to committing to Spring Arbor of Greenville I will give SA a 5. I would have picked a different one for myself but I looked for my sister in law and...
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.
Spring Arbor of Greenville features spacious apartments and a highly dedicated and experienced staff certified in assisted senior living and Alzheimer's & dementia care.Spring Arbor of Greenville is located in the major industrial and economic center for Eastern North Carolina. It is...
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66 Photos available
7.5
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11 reviews
7.5
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11 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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[name removed], my MIL, did NOT want to leave her home, but after a short adjustment period she really felt loved and cared for there. It felt like extended family. They brought other residents in to meet...
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.
Parkwood Village and The Landing is where luxury and small town charm meet. It is located in the heart of Wilson, North Carolina. From a caring, dedicated support team to a broad range of services and amenities, Parkwood Village and The Landing provide you with the lifestyle you want and a place...
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1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
6.7
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37 reviews
6.7
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37 reviews
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They are very nice and friendly. There housekeeping skills are lacking. Dusting and vacuuming rooms and helping residents putting things away such as laundry and personal items. Sometimes the laundry isn't...
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.
Life feels easy at our verdant community in Smithfield, North Carolina. Take a stroll along our lushly landscaped walking paths, or rock gently in one of the traditionally-styled chairs that line our front porch. We’ve designed our Brookdale Smithfield campus to be comfortable and yet have...
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Due to my mother's bad eyesight, she has to be in an assisted living which has been a difficult adjustment for her. She has a nice room and we are working to make it feel more like home for her. The staff...
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.
Here at Zebulon House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency includes a complete array of services and accommodations.
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The community is open to feedback and we are able to talk and make decisions together. They are great at communicating and they keep me updated. I would recommend this community to others
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.
Heritage Care of Rocky Mount is an assisted living community located in Rocky Mount, NC. The city of Rocky Mount is located in Nash and Edgecombe Counties in the coastal plain, and is home to about 57,500 people. About 45-minutes from Raleigh, Rocky Mount is a bustling city where residents can...
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Cost of assisted living in Wayne County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wayne County is $4,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seven Springs, NC with an average of $3,450 per month.

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

Wayne County, NC
$4,137/mo
$3,972/mo

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

Wayne County, NC
$4,137/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,137/mo
$4,892/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,909/mo
Studio
$5,846/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,637/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,910/mo

Senior living costs in Wayne 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: Wayne County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWayne County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,137/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,892/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,147/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Wayne County, NC:$4,137/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Wayne County, NC:$4,892/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Wayne County, NC:$3,147/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wayne County, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wayne 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
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wayne County, NC$5,603/mo$5,362/mo+4.5%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Wayne County, NC
2024 average cost:$5,603/mo
2023 average cost:$5,362/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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 Wayne County, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Wayne County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wayne County

The Fountains at The Albemarle in Tarboro, NC

4.6
I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle. The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of activities.

Spring Arbor of Raleigh

5.0
Spring Arbor is a fantastic place. I totally recommend it. Spring Arbor is a really nice place. It's small and it's a very close community. They take care of their residents. My wife's mother was there and my mother was there. That's how good it is.

Brookdale Country Day Road in Goldsboro, NC

5.0
The staff at Brookdale Country Day Road was very kind and went out of their way to make sure that everybody stayed connected. Moving in and getting set up was simple and streamlined. Any help that we needed was provided or they helped us find services to assist. There were a lot of interesting ...
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Wayne County review score based on 209 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 209 reviews of 76 Wayne County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wayne 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

Wayne County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Wayne County, NC76 facilities
8.3
Goldsboro, NC10 facilities
8.5
Walnut Creek, NC8 facilities

Review subcategories for Wayne 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 209 reviews of 76 Wayne County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wayne 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.
Wayne County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Wayne County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wayne County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wayne County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.8%
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
48.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wayne 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 Wayne County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wayne County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
14%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wayne 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 Wayne County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wayne County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Wayne 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 Wayne County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wayne County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Wayne 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 Wayne County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wayne County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.2%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Wayne 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 Wayne County protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Navion of Goldsboro, Eagles Pointe and Spring Arbor of Kinston are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wayne County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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