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Assisted living costs in Bells average about $5,471 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Bells. Our detailed directory has 138 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.

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Bells Assisted Living Facilities | 138 Reviews

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Photo of Spring Arbor of Apex
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What we like the most about the community is that I always felt welcome as a visitor. Yes, I would recommend Spring Arbor of Apex to other families based on the experience so far.
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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What we like the most about Chatham Ridge is that it is a smaller and intimate community, so the staff really get to know my mom and her family.
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're excited to be bringing the best in assisted living and memory care to the Triangle. Chatham Ridge Assisted Living will be located in Polks Village in southern Chapel Hill, just south of the Orange County/Chatham County line. We anticipate opening in December of 2014. What can you expect...
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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.
Atwater Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility that offers family type care to your family member.   1.    We provide 24 hour personal care.  2.    We assist the residents with all medications. 3.    We furnish transportation to...
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I am in charge of the care for a family member who because of a serious chronic condition cannot live alone. I have looked at many senior residences. Brookdale MacArthur Park is welcoming and supportive - a...
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 community, located in Cary, N.C., is nestled away in a peaceful, residential area near the Research Triangle, just a short drive from the thriving metro areas of Raleigh and Durham. We offer two levels of care so that should your needs change over time and you require memory care, you have...
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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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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
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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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Cost of assisted living in Bells, NC

The average cost of senior living in Bells is $5,471 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coats, NC with an average of $4,412 per month.

Assisted living costs in Bells, NC, vs. nearby cities

Bells, NC
$5,471/mo
$5,519/mo
$4,944/mo

Assisted living costs in Bells, NC, vs. state and national averages

Bells, NC
$5,471/mo
U.S. national average
$4,780/mo

Assisted living costs in Bells, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,471/mo
$6,494/mo

Assisted living costs in Bells, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,352/mo
Studio
$9,249/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,484/mo

Senior living costs in Bells vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bells, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBells, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,471/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$6,494/mo$5,311/mo$5,536/mo
Independent Living$4,350/mo$3,696/mo$4,177/mo
Assisted Living
Bells, NC:$5,471/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Bells, NC:$6,494/mo
North Carolina:$5,311/mo
U.S.:$5,536/mo
Independent Living
Bells, NC:$4,350/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,177/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bells, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bells and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Bells, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bells have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bells, NC$7,018/mo$5,570/mo+26.0%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Bells, NC
2024 average cost:$7,018/mo
2023 average cost:$5,570/mo
Percent change:+26.0%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bells, 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 Bells.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bells

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bells

Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
My parents moved in at a crucial time and my mother required back surgery one week after the move. The staff helped us get them in and the support services like home care and physical therapy were arranged quickly. Everything they need other than some medical specialists is right there in their ...
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The Retreat At Cary

5.0
My Mom was a resident at The Retreat for a year until she passed at 97 years of age. I have only incredible things to say about The Retreat from the moment we stopped in to consider it as a place for Mom until the end. They are incredible car givers, the place is immaculate, the rooms are ...
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Bells assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bells assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bells, 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 Bells 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 Bells 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
71.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
56.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bells 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 Bells Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bells, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bells 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 Bells 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
28.6%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bells 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 Bells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bells 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 Bells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bells

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bells protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Spring Arbor of Apex, Chatham Ridge Assisted Living and Brookridge Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bells, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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