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Assisted living costs in Buckhead average about $3,827 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 52 communities in Buckhead. Our detailed directory has 541 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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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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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...
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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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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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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
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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.
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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
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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, 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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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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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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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.
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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 Buckhead, NC

The average cost of senior living in Buckhead is $3,827 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Waccamaw, NC with an average of $2,793 per month.

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

Buckhead, NC
$3,827/mo
$3,858/mo

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

Buckhead, NC
$3,827/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,827/mo
$4,540/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,684/mo
Studio
$5,109/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,243/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,687/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,324/mo

Senior living costs in Buckhead 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: Buckhead, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuckhead, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,827/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,540/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$4,413/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Buckhead, NC:$3,827/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Buckhead, NC:$4,540/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Buckhead, NC:$4,413/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Buckhead, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Buckhead 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
Buckhead, 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%
Buckhead, 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 Buckhead, 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 Buckhead.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buckhead

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buckhead

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 caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Spring Arbor of Wilmington, the staff went above and beyond to ease the minds of families about their loved ones' care, while at Portside at Grande Dunes, the staff were described as ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Reviews for several communities praise the wide range of activities offered, ensuring residents stay mentally and socially active. For example, at River Park Senior Living, residents enjoyed activities like bingo and holiday outings, while at Morningside of Wilmington, residents participated ...
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High-quality meals. Many residents appreciate the nutritious and delicious meals served at their communities. For instance, at TerraBella Southport, the food is described as exceptional, with residents looking forward to each meal, while at Spring Arbor of Wilmington, the Director is praised for offering choice ...
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Welcoming and homey atmosphere. Reviews express that the communities have a warm and friendly environment, creating a sense of home for the residents. At River Park Senior Living, the facility's design was described as beautiful and large rooms were appreciated, while at TerraBella Southport, the ambiance is great compared ...
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Responsive and communicative staff. Families mention the importance of clear communication between staff and themselves to ensure their loved ones' needs are met. At Portside at Grande Dunes, the residents and their families have been interested in seeing improvements and changes in the near future, while at The Legacy of North ...
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Modern and clean facilities. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness of the communities, highlighting the importance of having well-maintained spaces for residents. For example, at River Park Senior Living, the rooms are larger than those of other facilities and the location is clean, while at TerraBella Southport, t ...
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Buckhead review score based on 164 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 164 reviews of 41 Buckhead assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buckhead 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

Buckhead review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Buckhead, NC41 facilities
8.1
Bolton, NC50 facilities
8.3
East Arcadia, NC47 facilities

Review subcategories for Buckhead 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 164 reviews of 41 Buckhead assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buckhead 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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Buckhead assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckhead assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckhead, 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 Buckhead 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 Buckhead 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
41.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.7%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buckhead 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 Buckhead 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
39%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckhead 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 Buckhead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckhead, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
12.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckhead 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 Buckhead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
22%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckhead 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 Buckhead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
29.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
22%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buckhead

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