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Assisted living costs in Bolton average about $3,858 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 50 communities in Bolton. Our detailed directory has 572 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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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...
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.
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...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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
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.
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.
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Every time I visit, which is often, I always see a staff cleaning the rooms and the restrooms. It always smells clean here. My dad is doing well in his new environment. The staff are very helpful. He is...
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.
Welcome to Wallace Gardens Care Center. To us, caring is more than providing excellent services. It's also being a companion and treating each guest with the upmost dignity, respect and compassion. Nestled in a beautiful, safe home-like environment. Wallace Gardens is conveniently located...
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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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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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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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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.
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;...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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 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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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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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!...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
The Magnolia is an assisted living and memory care community located in Clinton, NC. Clinton is a beautiful city with a newly renovated downtown, tree-lined streets, and historic homes. It is known as a friendly and welcoming community where neighbors come together to support one another. The...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Bolton, NC

The average cost of senior living in Bolton is $3,858 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Waccamaw, NC with an average of $2,793 per month.

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

Bolton, NC
$3,858/mo

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

Bolton, NC
$3,858/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,858/mo
$4,551/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,572/mo
Studio
$5,085/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,305/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,687/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,324/mo

Senior living costs in Bolton 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: Bolton, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBolton, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,858/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,551/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$4,298/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Bolton, NC:$3,858/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Bolton, NC:$4,551/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Bolton, NC:$4,298/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bolton, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bolton 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 Bolton, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bolton 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bolton, NC$5,540/mo$5,268/mo+5.2%
North Carolina$5,410/mo$5,059/mo+6.9%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Bolton, NC
2024 average cost:$5,540/mo
2023 average cost:$5,268/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,410/mo
2023 average cost:$5,059/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bolton, 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 Bolton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bolton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bolton

Stonebridge at Woodbury Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hampstead, NC

4.8
The staff are very friendly and very adamant about their pandemic protocols. I would recommend the community to others. My friend one has not complained about the food. They have stopped activities due to the pandemic.

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 responsive staff. Several reviews praise the care and attention provided by the staff at various communities, such as Spring Arbor of Wilmington, TerraBella Southport, and Anderson Oaks Assisted Living, who are described as friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help residents and their families.
Highly engaged residents. Reviews from TerraBella Southport, The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, and Morningside of Wilmington highlight the social and active nature of residents, who enjoy participating in a wide range of activities and forming new friendships within their communities.
Well-appointed living spaces. Residents at communities like River Park Senior Living, Indigo at Carolina Forest, and TerraBella Southport appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of their private rooms and common areas, which are often described as spacious, warm, and inviting.
Committed to continuous improvement. Reviews for The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, Spring Arbor of Wilmington, and The Barclay at Little River mention the ongoing efforts of management to address concerns and make improvements, showing dedication to ensuring a positive experience for all residents.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Communities like TerraBella Southport, Morningside of Wilmington, and Portside at Grande Dunes receive positive feedback for their nutritious and varied meal options, with staff accommodating dietary preferences and restrictions to meet individual needs.
Supportive and caring environment. Throughout the reviews, the sense of community and caring atmosphere at various facilities, such as The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, River Park Senior Living, and Indigo at Carolina Forest, shines through, with staff going above and beyond to create a warm, inclusive environment for senio ...
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Bolton review score based on 173 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 173 reviews of 40 Bolton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bolton 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

Bolton review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Bolton, NC40 facilities
8.3
East Arcadia, NC47 facilities
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Lake Waccamaw, NC9 facilities

Review subcategories for Bolton 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 173 reviews of 40 Bolton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bolton 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Bolton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bolton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bolton, 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 Bolton 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 Bolton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bolton, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bolton 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 Bolton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bolton, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bolton 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 Bolton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bolton, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
15%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Bolton 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 Bolton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
22.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bolton 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 Bolton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
32.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
25%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bolton

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