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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Carolina is $6,351, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Bug Hill area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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My father was well taken care of there. They went out of there way to make him feel at home and cared for. The home is older but has gone under a new remodeling. I was very pleased with the way they 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.
At Shallotte Assisted Living we offer Private Pay and Medicaid Programs. Also, eighty beds are provided for individuals requiring assistance, but who desire to live as independently as possible. Each resident maintains high level of freedom in a semi-private room while at the same time receiving...
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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.
Lake Waccamaw Senior Living provides a home-like atmosphere with cozy living rooms, dining room, comfortable bedrooms with your furnishing if desired. We offer daily activities and outings, in house pharmacy service, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to enhance...
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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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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.
West Bladen Assisted Living is a located in stunning Bladenboro, NC. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, serene and peaceful living quarters and an abundance of beautiful wildlife, this residential community is one that seniors love to call their home. Family members coming to visit a loved one...
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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.
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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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, 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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This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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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.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about care...
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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, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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...
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My mom has been at the Kempton for almost a year now. The staff have all been fantastic. Her level of care has fluctuated based on needs at the time. The activities are frequent and engaging. She has become...
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 Kempton at Brightmore provides a comfortable, safe and secure environment for senior adults who find living alone is no longer feasible. Our friendly staff encourages and assists each resident to live as independently as possible. Our program is designed for individuals who may need...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Bug Hill, NC

The average cost of senior living in North Carolina is $6,351 per month as compared to $5,909 in the United States.

Senior living costs in North Carolina vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
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Community typeNorth CarolinaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$6,351/mo$5,909/mo7.5% above national median
Memory Care$7,472/mo$7,121/mo4.9% above national median
Independent Living$3,574/mo$3,532/mo1.2% above national median
Assisted Living
North Carolina:$6,351/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:7.5% above national median
Memory Care
North Carolina:$7,472/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:4.9% above national median
Independent Living
North Carolina:$3,574/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:1.2% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bug Hill, 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 Bug Hill.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bug Hill

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bug Hill

Shallotte Assisted Living, Inc.

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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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Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet

5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.

River Park Senior Living in Little River, SC

5.0
It is a very personalized place! And probably one of the better places too! Many people from out of town including my sisters can't get over how nice it is and how all the staff is pleasant and knows Dad. And absolutely we would recommend to others.

Bug Hill review score based on 223 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 223 reviews of 43 Bug Hill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bug Hill 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

Bug Hill review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Bug Hill, NC43 facilities
8.3
Elizabethtown, NC42 facilities
8.9
Leland, NC13 facilities

Review subcategories for Bug Hill 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 223 reviews of 43 Bug Hill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bug Hill 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.
Bug Hill, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.0
3.4
Friendliness
3.1
3.5
Care services
2.9
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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Bug Hill assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bug Hill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bug Hill, 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 Bug Hill 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 Bug Hill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bug Hill, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.1%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bug Hill 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 Bug Hill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bug Hill, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bug Hill 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 Bug Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bug Hill, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.5%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
32.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bug Hill 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 Bug Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bug Hill, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bug Hill 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 Bug Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bug Hill, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.8%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.6%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.8%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
53.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
44.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bug Hill

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 Bug Hill protect seniors.
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The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, Inlet Coastal Resort and Indigo at Carolina Forest are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bug Hill, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 43 assisted living facilities near Bug Hill, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Bug Hill, North Carolina are Inlet Coastal Resort, Indigo at Carolina Forest and Spring Arbor of Wilmington. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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