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The 3 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Jacksonville, NC for 2024

Family-oriented seniors love Jacksonville, NC for its child-friendly attractions like the Lynwood Park Zoo and the many children's and maritime museums. To help seniors in Jacksonville find the assisted living community that's right for their family, we've researched and compiled in-depth information about the cost of care, how to pay for care, and important local laws and regulations involving senior care and assisted living.

With an average cost of $0 in Jacksonville, it’s often difficult to find assisted living communities that provide high-quality care at an affordable price. At Caring.com, our mission is to make this process as smooth and painless as possible, and we’ve helped many families along the way.

This guide provides everything you need to quickly compare communities and narrow your search, including 14 unique reviews from residents and our comprehensive database that gives pricing, amenity information, photos and more on the 3 facilities in Jacksonville.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Jacksonville

Home to Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base with a population of more than 47,000 Marines and sailors, Jacksonville is known as a military town where many residents are either active or retired service members.

For retirees thinking about moving into an assisted living facility in Jacksonville, the Jacksonville area has six from which to choose — three in Jacksonville and another three in nearby communities such as Denver, Wallace and Hampstead. In Jacksonville and throughout North Carolina, assisted livings facilities are called assisted living residences (ALRs). An ALR is defined as any group housing services program caring for two or more adults that offers at least one meal per day, housekeeping services and personal care services. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Jacksonville

  • For active seniors wishing to take advantage of outdoor activities, Jacksonville’s generally mild climate allows for regular outings. Winters are usually short with only one inch of snowfall on average.

  • Jacksonville has a lot to offer seniors in terms of arts and culture, from shopping centers to fine dining. Seniors may enjoy browsing through the Jacksonville Mall or sampling foods from around the world, such as French cuisine and Middle Eastern fare, at one of Jacksonville’s many restaurants. 

  • Jacksonville Transit offers riders fixed and express routes throughout the city of Jacksonville. Senior citizens age 65 and over may qualify for reduced rates. Amtrak Thruway bus service links with city’s buses to provide transit out of the city.

  • The Jacksonville area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Onslow Memorial Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

  • Jacksonville's crime rates are low. Violent crime, in particular, ranked on a scale of one to 100, is only 19, while the U.S. average is 31.1.

  • Under North Carolina law, Social Security income is tax-exempt. Other types of retirement earnings, such as pensions and 401(k) withdrawals, are taxed at the regular state income tax rate.

Paying for Assisted Living in Jacksonville

Assisted Living costs in Jacksonville start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Jacksonville and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in North Carolina

Denver

$4,000

US

$4,000

Swansboro

$3,600

Hampstead

$3,331

Kinston

$3,193

New Bern

$3,122

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Jacksonville

Eligible seniors in Jacksonville may receive help covering the costs of assisted living through North Carolina's Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA). Seniors who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may also qualify for the state's Special Assistance (SA) program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.

Financial Assistance in North Carolina

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Jacksonville

Jacksonville and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Jacksonville, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Jacksonville

Jacksonville-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in North Carolina

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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LGoodson

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Lighthouse Village

My 80 year old mother with severe cognitive issues was a resident just under a year at this facility. There was an incident where an administrator admitted that one of the staff members had...

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ReviewerAT0511

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Kempton of Jacksonville

My grandmother is in Liberty Commons of Onslow. We had a really good experience there, but in the last few years it really changed. They had a little beauty shop and courtyards, but they don't have...

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Paula

I visited this facility

Review of Lighthouse Village

Lighthouse Village is an older place. They don't have bathrooms in the rooms. They have community-type bathrooms and showers. The residents are super friendly. As soon as I went in the front door...

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