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Assisted living costs in Bowdens average about $5,085 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 53 communities in Bowdens. Our detailed directory has 398 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Goldsboro, Mount Olive and Kenansville.

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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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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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, 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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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset court of Goldsboro offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset court of Goldsboro, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...
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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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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 is a great community and everything is working out very well for my mother in law. She has adjusted well to the community and seems to really like it. The community looks great and everything is nice...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at The Village of Kinston located at 1935 Idlewild Drive in Kinston. The Village offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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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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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I like Heritage Care of Richlands because it's not a sprawling nursing home. It holds about 40 residents only. I feel my dad gets a lot of attention and care. Also, it's close to my house so I can visit...
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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.
Heritage Care of Richlands is an assisted living community located in Richlands, NC. The city of Richlands is located in Onslow County and is home to about 1,500 people. Yadkinville is a small town where residents can take walks to visit the local museum and nearby library, or relax in 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.
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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.
Fremont Rest Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet town of Fremont, North Carolina. Fremont is a peaceful town with a wonderful sense of community. Although it is small, it is an active town with many different things to do and see. There is a library, several...
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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.
The Meadows North is a quiet assisted living/apartment community that consists of fifty two assisted living beds and thirty four one and two bedroom apartments. We have a paved parking lot for visitors and families with easy access to the Assisted Living Facility. We have a beautiful spacious...
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They keep up on my father in law and he is very happy with everything and doing better in this place then at home. Anything that needs to be done is always taken care of immediately and the meals are also...
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.
Snow Hill Assisted Living is located in a small, quiet town of Snow Hill, Greene County, North Carolina. The town is named from the beautiful white sandy banks of the nearby Contentnea Creek. This asssited living community has made its home to many seniors requiring assisted living and care for...
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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.
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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Everything was really good, but they didn't have an Alzheimers unit. I have had multiple family members here for multiple years.
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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.
Here at Mann Street Residential Care Facility we believe in the love and care of all and we emphasize the equal rights of all here at Mann Street Residential Care Facility. Here at the Mann Street Residential Care Facility we provide a clean and safe environment in a loving community. Our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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Pine Valley Adult Care Pine Valley Adult Care is a small, cozy assisted living community located in quaint Fayettesville, NC. Set in an idyllic Southern town and surrounded by the sprawling countryside, anyone looking for a comfortable and remote community will be immediately at home. Perfect for...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Bowdens, NC

The average cost of senior living in Bowdens is $5,085 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kinston, NC with an average of $5,010 per month.

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

Bowdens, NC
$5,085/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,085/mo
$5,870/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,493/mo
Studio
$4,739/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,519/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,655/mo

Senior living costs in Bowdens 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: Bowdens, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBowdens, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,085/mo$6,351/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,870/mo$7,472/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,574/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Bowdens, NC:$5,085/mo
North Carolina:$6,351/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Bowdens, NC:$5,870/mo
North Carolina:$7,472/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Bowdens, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,574/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bowdens, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bowdens 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
Bowdens, NC$5,515/mo$5,162/mo+6.8%
North Carolina$5,557/mo$5,166/mo+7.6%
National$5,462/mo$5,210/mo+4.8%
Bowdens, NC
2024 average cost:$5,515/mo
2023 average cost:$5,162/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,557/mo
2023 average cost:$5,166/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,462/mo
2023 average cost:$5,210/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bowdens, 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 Bowdens.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bowdens

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bowdens

Lighthouse Village in Jacksonville, NC

4.2
Our families experience was for only about two weeks before our loved one pased, but the staff members we encountered were very friendly. The location of the community is probably our number one factor for choosing this community. Unfortunately, our loved one was not able to participate in any ...
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The Village of Kinston

5.0
My mom just moved in here a couple of weeks ago. I'm impressed with the time the management took to make moms move in process fun and relaxing. When a administrator rolls up her sleeves and helps unpack moms things and takes the time everyday to check on mom . That shows they care. Mom loves the ...
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Lenoir Assisted Living in Pink Hill, NC

5.0
I am very happy with the care that is given to my mother at this community. The staff are outstanding and caring and so firndly. The menu of the meals is outstanding. She is really liking the activities and is happy here. We always find that the community is clean and taken care of. We recommend ...
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Bowdens review score based on 106 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 106 reviews of 53 Bowdens assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bowdens 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

Bowdens review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Bowdens, NC53 facilities
8.4
Clinton, NC59 facilities
8.5
Kinston, NC63 facilities

Review subcategories for Bowdens 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 106 reviews of 53 Bowdens assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bowdens 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
3.1
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
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3.1
Staff
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3.3
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Bowdens assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bowdens assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bowdens, 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 Bowdens 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 Bowdens 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
43.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bowdens 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 Bowdens 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
35.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.2%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bowdens 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 Bowdens 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
13.2%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
26.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bowdens 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 Bowdens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.4%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.5%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bowdens 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 Bowdens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.9%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.3%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
30.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.3%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bowdens

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

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