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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Calico, NC

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Assisted living costs in Calico average about $6,209 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 59 communities in Calico. Our detailed directory has 485 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Greenville, Washington and New Bern.

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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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
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Calico, NC

The average cost of senior living in Calico is $6,209 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vanceboro, NC with an average of $4,844 per month.

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

Calico, NC
$6,209/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,209/mo
$6,612/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,338/mo
Studio
$5,032/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,692/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,913/mo

Senior living costs in Calico 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: Calico, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCalico, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,209/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,612/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,360/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Calico, NC:$6,209/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Calico, NC:$6,612/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Calico, NC:$3,360/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Calico, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Calico 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
Calico, NC$5,816/mo$5,465/mo+6.4%
North Carolina$5,557/mo$5,166/mo+7.6%
National$5,462/mo$5,210/mo+4.8%
Calico, NC
2024 average cost:$5,816/mo
2023 average cost:$5,465/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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 Calico, 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 Calico.

What families are saying about assisted living in Calico

Recent reviews for assisted living in Calico

Barclay House of Tarboro

4.6
I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle. The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of activities.

Vintage Inn Retirement Community in Williamston, NC

4.1
I am happy with the care that is given here. The staff has a good relationship with my mom. The community is clean. They offer a nice menu. They do have activities to offer to those who can participate. We would recommend this community to other families.

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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Calico review score based on 136 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 136 reviews of 59 Calico assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Calico 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

Calico review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Calico, NC59 facilities
9.7
Snow Hill, NC27 facilities
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Williamston, NC8 facilities

Review subcategories for Calico 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 136 reviews of 59 Calico assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Calico 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.
Calico, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.2
3.1
Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Calico assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Calico assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Calico, 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 Calico 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 Calico that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Calico, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.2%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Calico 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 Calico Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Calico, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Calico 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 Calico partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Calico, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Calico 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 Calico communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Calico, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Calico 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 Calico offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Calico, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
28.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Calico

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

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Spring Arbor of Kinston, Truewood by Merrill, New Bern and Navion of Greenville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Calico, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 59 assisted living facilities near Calico, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Calico, North Carolina is Truewood by Merrill, New Bern. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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