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My mother is very happy and has settled in at the Stratford Memory Care Unit. She is flourishing in the smaller environment. In fact, she actually thanked me for moving her to The Stratford. I feel the...
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.
The Stratford is located in the heart of Tarheel Country, yet it is nestled away on three acres of quiet surroundings. The Stratford is a gem that is hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the University and Hospital life, but close enough to be a part of it within minutes. There is a free...
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I would recommend this facility to others, it is the cleanest place that I have seen. The staff is kind, caring and attentive. They are so sweet and I can't praise them enough! For the move in process, they...
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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THIS FACILITY IS THE TOP-OF-THE-LINE BUILDING. THERE ARE FAMILIES THAT ARE EXPECTING A SKILLED NURSINF FACILITY AND THIS IS NOT WHAT THIS FACILITY IS. THERE ARE FAMILIES THAT CAN NOT TAKE CARE OF THEIR...
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.
Cambridge Hills Assisted Living is not only a community but also a family. Our dedicated team of professionals take a personal interest in the well-being of the residents. Our low staff turnover rate (a rarity for assisted living) allow our team members build rapport and work well together to...
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We chose this facility because of the cleanliness and the very friendly staff. When you walk in everyone is treated the same with friendliness. You have to be involved with your relative, so you know if...
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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Photo of The Fountains at The Albemarle
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Welcome to a quaint little community of friends and neighbors tucked neatly at the edge of one of the loveliest of America's historic towns. Tarboro, North Carolina, settled centuries ago, hasn't lost a bit of its original charm. Main Street, with its village shops, town square and stately homes,...
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My loved one at times complains of the food and she hears staff are unhappy with the chef. Some staff have quit bc of him, she was told. She was pleased with the activity director who may be away. I think...
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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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.
Alterra Sterling House is an assisted living residence that provides housing and assistance to older adults who want to retain their independence while receiving the daily support they need. The intimate setting for those with limited mobility, as well as specialized programming, help residents...
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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.
Photo of The Cypress of Raleigh
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
Lee's Long Term Care Facility has been in business for 35 years. We are a family owned business and we live on the premises and are always available if needed. We are located in Southern Wake Co. We are as some people say "out in the country." Our facility is licensed for 65 beds. We offer...
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.
Photo of The Templeton of Cary
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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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
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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We moved my father into Phoenix Assisted Care after having him in another facility that was awful. While Phoenix a little outdated, and it’s not very large or fancy, it is so clean and nicely decorated. 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.
    Our management team, a family business, has over 20 years in Long Term Care.  Our family values carry over to our staff and residents, providing a comfortable and encouraging environment.     Our interdisciplinary care team is made up of a nurse, activity...
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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.
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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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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My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...
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
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.
Photo of Durham Ridge Assisted Living
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.
We are a 120 bed (96 assisted living and 24 special care unit) facility. We specialize in elderly psychiatric care and have multi-disciplinary team that includes a medical director, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language services.
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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 Wendell, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wendell is $4,706 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Momeyer, NC with an average of $3,863 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wendell, NC vs. nearby cities

Wendell, NC
$4,706/mo
$4,931/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wendell, NC vs. the state and national average

Wendell, NC
$4,706/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wendell vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,706/mo
$5,602/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Wendell, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,992/mo
Studio
$6,569/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,596/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,301/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,295/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Wendell over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wendell, 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 Wendell.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wendell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wendell

The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

3.9
We picked this community, because we knew some people there. Also the size was good - things were very accessible. Dining and amenities all in the building. We would recommend to other families. Initial issues with staffing and dining are being addressed but not up to par. Lots of staff and ...
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Carolina Reserve of Durham

5.0
I recently visited a family member that resides here and all I can say is WOW! From the upper management down to housekeeping, you can see they all truly care! I cannot be more pleased to know my family lives here! If I could give higher than 5 stars I would.

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.

Wendell review score based on 431 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 431 reviews of 103 Wendell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wendell 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

Wendell review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Wendell, NC103 facilities
8.4
Knightdale, NC12 facilities
8.5
Zebulon, NC8 facilities

Review subcategories for Wendell 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 431 reviews of 103 Wendell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wendell 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Wendell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wendell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wendell, 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 Wendell 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 Wendell 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
55.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wendell 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 Wendell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wendell, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wendell 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 Wendell 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
23.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
36.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Wendell 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 Wendell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
35.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wendell 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 Wendell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wendell

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Wendell protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Meadowmont, Oak Hill Assisted Living and Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wendell, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 141 assisted living facilities near Wendell, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Wendell, North Carolina are Brookdale Meadowmont, Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount and Sunrise of Cary. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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