Assisted Living Communities in Wilmington, North Carolina
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Wilmington, NC below include 10 Assisted Living facilities with 95 reviews. On average in Wilmington, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.9 out of 5 stars.
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"Spring Arbor is in an excellent part of town; it was very clean and very professional. The staff was extremely nice, friendly, and professional. It was a little higher priced than some of the others.
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"Had my mom there for a year before we moved her to a memory care as her condition worsened.However it was the perfect place for her in this season of her life.We had a .Great experience-the staff was both professional and personable.The job these fo..."
"The Commons At Brightmore was a really nice and excellent facility. I talked to the admissions administrator, and she toured us in different rooms that they could possibly place my mother (if need be). We toured two or three different rooms, and they..."
"Dad hasn’t been there very long at Brightmore of Wilmington, but we find them very receptive. We liked it very much and we are very pleased. I like the overall philosophy of the care that is given there. The staff has been wonderful. They have all th..."
"I like the fact that The Davis Community is a little bit lower in price than the other places we looked at. They have a really beautiful facility, and my dad is happy there. I had a meal there, and it was very good. They served salad like romaine let..."
"The lighting at Cedar Cove Assisted Living was very dim. The halls were not as wide and they would not allow my dad to have his scooter there, which would have been an issue with the length of walk that he had to do to get to the dining room. Other t..."
"My Mother has been in the assisted living side for 4 months & she is doing very well. She has companionship she did not have at home alone. The staff are very good to her. There are alot of activities daily. This is a small community with works well ..."
"I don't think there was anything I liked about Champions Assisted Living. It was empty and dreary. There was nobody anywhere. It was a hodgepodge. There were three floors, but you couldn't get to the third floor unless you went down to the second flo..."
"My father is at Leland House. They seem to be a caring bunch of people. It's a smaller facility. The staff is very friendly. He's in the memory care locked down facility. There are two people to a room and they have their own bathroom and cable TV in..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Wilmington, NC and Nearby Cities
Assisted living expenses exceed the state's norm by $1,760 in Wilmington, according to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey. Prices remain similar in several nearby cities, such as Goldsboro, where care costs $7,492 per month. Seniors looking to stretch their budgets further save about $4,779 by moving to Fayetteville. However, care also costs more in certain locations. Notably, seniors pay approximately $1,074 more for assisted living in Burlington.
Wilmington
$7,529
North Carolina
$5,769
The United States
$5,350
Goldsboro
$7,492
Fayetteville
$2,750
Burlington
$8,603
Paying for Assisted Living in Wilmington
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wilmington
Seniors in Wilmington can explore their eligibility to one state-run program that can help with assisted living expenses. The state’s Medicaid program provides monthly payments for personal care in adult care homes. Eligibility is income based, and the amount the senior receives per month depends on income level.
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:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Wilmington, NC
The cost of assisted living exceeds that of most other types of care in Wilmington. While offering similar support, home care costs $2,000 less per month. However, seniors cut monthly expenses more significantly by utilizing adult day health care, which costs only $1,354. Retirees also acquire medical support through semi-private nursing home accommodations for just $1,170 more than assisted living, reflecting Wilmington's disproportionately high assisted living expenses.Â
In-Home Care
$5,529
Adult Day Health Care
$1,354
Assisted Living Facility
$7,529
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,699
Free Assisted Living Resources in Wilmington
Several organizations offer assistance and free services to seniors in and around the Wilmington area. Services provided to older adults in assisted living settings include assistance with transportation, socializing opportunities and educational classes.
The Senior Resource Center offers services to older adults that encourage independence and wellness. Its recreation center provides exercise and wellness classes, while its volunteer program offers opportunities for seniors to get involved in the community with foster grandparenting and meal delivery. The center also arranges transportation for seniors for medical appointments and monthly shopping. It also provides a host of additional programs, including arts and crafts classes, games, education on aging issues and a long-term care ombudsman program.
The Area Agency on Aging Cape Fear Council of Governments is mandated by the Older Americans Act to plan and offer aging services to the North Carolina region. It aims to support the independence and dignity of seniors through planning for their future needs in collaboration with regional leaders and consumers.
The Division of Aging and Adult Services promotes and works to enhance the quality of life of local seniors. It develops quality programs and services to serve seniors, providing training through the social services department in the county.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Wilmington
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Wilmington
Wilmington experiences ideal mean temperatures, high rainfall levels, more sunny days and much less snow than the U.S. average, making it a perfect climate for seniors searching for a place to retire.
The city has a reasonable cost of living at 4% lower than the national average. Although its cost of living is higher than the state average, it is still a very affordable place to live.
Seniors that own property in the city will benefit from taxes that are lower than the rest of the country, although the city’s sales taxes average more than the U.S. median.
Wilmington experiences shorter commutes than the U.S. average, which has been steadily increasing each year. Although residents get to spend less time in traffic in and around the city, the city also has a low public transportation ridership.
The city’s per capita income is $31,846, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611. However, seniors looking for assisted living communities to settle in will have to pay care costs significantly higher than those in the rest of the country.
Active seniors will enjoy the abundance of parks in and around the city, and Wilmington has 27 parks to relax in. Those wanting higher activity levels are also well-catered to with 29 golf courses and 16 health clubs in the city’s vicinity.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wilmington
Wilmington-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.
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BartW
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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Morningside of Wilmington
Had my mom there for a year before we moved her to a memory care as her condition worsened.However it was the perfect place for her in this season of her life.We had a .Great experience-the staff...
Provider response
Thank you for your heartfelt review Bart. We're glad to hear that Morningside of Wilmington was the perfect place for your mom during that time. Our team takes pride in providing professional and...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of The Commons At Brightmore
The rooms were poorly maintained and not clean. The entire wing smelled of urine.
Chronic understaffing led to decreased patient care. They did the bare minimum and it showed on every level. Staff...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of The Commons At Brightmore
My mother was at the Commons at Brightmore for several years. Their transportation employee was transporting her to a doctor's appointment and she was not secured in the vehicle. There was an...