Assisted Living Communities in Kinston, NC
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authentic reviews in Kinston, NC below include Assisted Living facility with 121 reviews. On average in Kinston, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Cathy
5.0
Review of Spring Arbor of Kinston
My father is living at Spring Arbor and loves it. The rooms are good size and very clean. The staff is amazing. From the first time I spoke to Chalea, she made me feel at peace with regards to my...
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Thank you for your kind words! Our goal here at Spring Arbor of Kinston is to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve, and it sounds like we are doing that. We hope to continue to...
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Felicia
4.0
Review of Spring Arbor of Kinston
My father has been living in Spring Arbor of Kinston for five months. What I like best about the community is that the staff takes time to learn about their residents and to make that connection to...
Provider response
Thank you for such kind words you have shared. You have pointed out so many things in your review that we work hard to strive for with each resident who lives here. I really appreciate you...
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Donna
5.0
Review of Spring Arbor of Kinston
Spring Arbor of Kinston was a great facility. Everything about it was really nice. The rooms were very nice, clean, and tidy. The staff was very nice, very engaging, very comforting, and very...
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Thank you for sharing with us some things you have liked about our community. I see each day how much our staff love each resident and tries their hardest to make each resident and family member...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Kinston, NC and Nearby Cities
Kinston's average cost of assisted living is lower than the state average of $4,010 and the national average of $4,500. It's also lower than in surrounding cities. Fayetteville seniors pay $300 per month more. In Rocky Mount, the average monthly cost increases by nearly $1,800 compared to Kinston. Greenville sees even higher costs, averaging $4,613 per month. The highest average price near Kinston is found in Wilmington, where costs average $5,254 per month.
Kinston
$2,700
North Carolina
$4,010
United States
$4,500
Greenville
$4,613
Rocky Mount
$4,470
Fayetteville
$3,000
Wilmington
$5,254
Paying for Assisted Living in Kinston
In Kinston, seniors can expect to spend an average of $2,700 per month for assisted living, though the specific costs can vary between facilities depending on amenities offered, the exact location and other factors.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Kinston
North Carolina's Medicaid State Plan pays for personal care provided to eligible residents in ALRs and Adult Care Homes (ACHs).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Kinston, NC
There are other types of senior care available in Kinston, but assisted living is the most affordable. Costs increase to $3,813 per month for both in-home care and home health care, two options for seniors who wish to age in place. Costs are even higher for seniors requiring 24/7 skilled nursing care, with a semiprivate room in a nursing home facility averaging $8,456 per month.
In-Home Care
$3,813
Home Health Care
$3,813
Assisted Living Facility
$2,700
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,456
Note: Data for Kinston was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Goldsboro, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Kinston
Kinston 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 Kinston, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Kinston
Kinston Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.





