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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ash, NC
Assisted living costs in Ash average about $4,098 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 54 communities in Ash. Our detailed directory has 788 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as North Myrtle Beach, Calabash and Ocean Isle Beach.
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Lake Waccamaw Senior Living provides a home-like atmosphere with cozy living rooms, dining room, comfortable bedrooms with your furnishing if desired. We offer daily activities and outings, in house pharmacy service, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to enhance...
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WATERBROOKE ASSISTED LIVINGVery Clean & Safe Beds Available (6) Semi Private Rooms (4) Private Rooms Medicaid Accepted (Yes) Out of State Transfers (Yes) Males & Females Welcome!
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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.
West Bladen Assisted Living is a located in stunning Bladenboro, NC. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, serene and peaceful living quarters and an abundance of beautiful wildlife, this residential community is one that seniors love to call their home. Family members coming to visit a loved one...
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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.
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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This community is beautiful with lots of different amenities. The care team has been truly a light to my loved one. They are always making sure her needs are being met and making her feel comfortable in her...
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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.
Cedar Cove Assisted Living is located in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Situated in the heart of Wilmington, residents can enjoy the historic river district and the Riverwalk that makes its way around the Cape Fear River and three island beaches. Named 'The Next Big Thing' by...
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My mom has been at the Kempton for almost a year now. The staff have all been fantastic. Her level of care has fluctuated based on needs at the time. The activities are frequent and engaging. She has become...
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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.
The Kempton at Brightmore provides a comfortable, safe and secure environment for senior adults who find living alone is no longer feasible. Our friendly staff encourages and assists each resident to live as independently as possible. Our program is designed for individuals who may need...
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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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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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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.
Poplar Heights Center is a senior community in quaint Elizabethtown, NC. An hour from the North Carolina beaches, our small town is personable and welcoming with unlimited services and amenities. Residents enjoy the newly renovated downtown area with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. ...
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This has by any means of measurement been the hardest time of my life. It started with a diagnoses of Lewy Body Dementia! That diagnoses changed my life! And the life of everyone who cared ANYTHING about me!...
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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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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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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.
We have private and semi-private rooms. We also provide transportation to doctor’s appointments. We also have shopping, the residents own and operate a craft store, the proceeds go toward activities. We have an excellent activities department. We have life entertainment on special occasions, such...
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This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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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.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about care...
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My mother was moved to Champions in April. After a bit of an adjustment period she has come to fit in well there. She has also begun to thrive. Her social interactions have increased, her general well...
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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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We have lived here for 5+ years and believe they are some of the best years in our our 60 years of marriage. Our food service brought to our apt. door each day is varied and delicious. During this pandemic...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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.
Wesley Pines is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food and beverage;...
Cost of assisted living in Ash, NC
The average cost of senior living in Ash is $4,098 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Waccamaw, NC with an average of $2,883 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ash, NC vs. nearby cities
Ash, NC
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ash, NC vs. the state and national average
Ash, NC
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ash vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ash, NC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Ash over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ash, NC
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VA benefits in North Carolina
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ash
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ash
River Park Senior Living in Little River, SC
4.0
We had a good experience with River Park Senior Living. Very nicely kept facility. People are nice. They have a reasonable amount of activities for the residents. Overall we're very pleased.
Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC
4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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Shallotte Assisted Living, Inc.
5.0
This is an older community but has undergone many upgrades. The Administrator went out of his way to transition my uncooperative mother. She now loves it and has many friends. She also can't wait to get back to her new "home" when we take her on outings. I am completely satisfied with the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Attentive and skilled staff. Reviews highlight the attentiveness and skills of the staff at various communities, especially when it comes to meeting residents' needs. For example, at Brookdale Conway, the maintenance person went above and beyond to help a resident and her family. At Indigo at Carolina Forest, the chef w ...
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Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Many residents and their families express appreciation for the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at their communities. For example, at Brookdale Conway, the entire staff made residents and their families feel welcome from the very beginning. At The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, the residents ...
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Varied activities for residents. Communities offer a range of activities for residents to keep them engaged and stimulated. For instance, at Brookdale Conway, residents enjoy playing cards every day. At Indigo at Carolina Forest, residents participate in activities such as card games. Some communities, like Myrtle Beach Gr ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Cleanliness and maintenance are important factors for residents and their families when choosing a senior living community. Some communities, like TerraBella Southport, are praised for their cleanliness, while others, such as Windrush Assisted Living, have reported issues with cleanliness in ...
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Flexible and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of staff at their communities, such as the Brookdale Conway community in Brookdale Conway, where the maintenance person was always willing to help a resident and her family with any requests. This flexibility is appreciated by both residents and ...
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Proper communication between families and staff. Effective communication between families and staff is a key component of a positive senior living experience. At The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, the staff were responsive to concerns and questions from the family. However, some families, such as those at The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, h ...
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Ash review score based on 213 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 213 reviews of 46 Ash assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ash 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
Ash review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Ash 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 213 reviews of 46 Ash assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ash 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.Ash, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Ash assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ash assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ash, 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 Ash 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 Ash 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
60.9%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.2%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ash 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 Ash Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ash 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 Ash 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
21.7%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Ash 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 Ash communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ash 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 Ash offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.8%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.4%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.2%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.7%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
37%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ash
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 Ash protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indigo at Carolina Forest, Anderson Oaks Assisted Living and Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ash, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 54 assisted living facilities near Ash, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Ash, North Carolina is Indigo at Carolina Forest. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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