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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bethesda, NC

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Assisted living costs in Bethesda average about $7,000 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 87 communities in Bethesda. Our detailed directory has 1885 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Raleigh, Durham and Cary.

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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Photo of Springview - Ross Building
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Springview Assisted Living - Phillips Building
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.
Photo of Golden Years Family Care Home
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.
Photo of Golden Years Family Care #2
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.
Photo of Pinecrest Gardens
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.
Photo of Parkview Retirement Village
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of The Villas at Benson
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.
Photo of Johnson Better Care Facility
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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Photo of El Bethel Family Care Home
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.
Photo of McLamb's Rest Home
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.

Cost of assisted living in Bethesda, NC

The average cost of senior living in Bethesda is $7,000 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oxford, NC with an average of $4,958 per month.

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

Bethesda, NC
$7,000/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,000/mo
$8,674/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,580/mo
Studio
$5,136/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,170/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,596/mo

Senior living costs in Bethesda 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: Bethesda, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBethesda, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$7,000/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,674/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,868/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Bethesda, NC:$7,000/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bethesda, NC:$8,674/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bethesda, NC:$2,868/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bethesda, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bethesda 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.

Bethesda, NCNC stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Bethesda, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bethesda 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 average 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
Bethesda, NC$6,591/mo$5,849/mo+12.7%
North Carolina$5,729/mo$5,264/mo+8.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Bethesda, NC
2024 average cost:$6,591/mo
2023 average cost:$5,849/mo
Percent change:+12.7%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,729/mo
2023 average cost:$5,264/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bethesda

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bethesda

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 Oaks of Alamance in Burlington, NC

4.4
I would recommend this community to others. If there is no follow up by phone Dustin takes care of the issues and then will sometimes follow ups via email.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at their communities, such as at Brookdale Durham, where they were described as 'sweet to the residents' and 'always under staffed but the staff work very hard'. At Brookdale Meadowmont, families appreciate the friendliness ...
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Varied activities and outings. Residents and their families express enjoyment in the diverse range of activities offered at communities, like at Brookdale Meadowmont, where 'there are all sorts of activities to choose from' and residents and their families 'look forward to the tea events'.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, with residents and families commenting on the 'pristine' and 'spacious' living spaces like those at Brookdale Meadowmont and Carolina Reserve of Durham.
Individualized care plans and attention. Families mention the personalized care plans and individual attention their loved ones receive at communities, like at Brookdale Durham, where they note the staff's efforts to 'work on a daily basis to meet their needs' and 'get to know their residents well'.
Communication between staff and families. Open and consistent communication between communities' staff and families is a common theme in the reviews, with families at Brookdale Meadowmont and Brookdale Durham appreciating the 'quick response' and 'availability' of their loved ones' caregivers.
Home-like atmosphere. Residents and their families describe the warm and homely environment at their communities, with reviews at Brookdale Meadowmont and Carolina Reserve of Durham mentioning the 'homely' feel of the facilities and the 'friendly' interactions between residents and staff.
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Bethesda review score based on 372 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 372 reviews of 87 Bethesda assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bethesda 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

Bethesda review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Bethesda, NC87 facilities
8.6
Chapel Hill, NC42 facilities
8.3
Raleigh, NC51 facilities

Review subcategories for Bethesda 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 372 reviews of 87 Bethesda assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bethesda 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.
Bethesda, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.4
Friendliness
3.2
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.0
3.4
Meals & dining
2.7
3.1
Activities
2.8
3.1
Value for cost*
2.8
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Bethesda assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bethesda assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bethesda, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bethesda 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 Bethesda Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bethesda, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bethesda 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 Bethesda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bethesda, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.4%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bethesda 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 Bethesda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bethesda, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.4%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bethesda 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 Bethesda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bethesda, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.2%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.6%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.8%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.6%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
49.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bethesda

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 Bethesda protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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