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Assisted living costs in Cove City average about $4,844 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 55 communities in Cove City. Our detailed directory has 456 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as New Bern, Winterville and Kinston.

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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My mother passed at Lenore assisted-living in July . It has taken me a while to write this review but I want to let anyone who is looking for a place for their loved to know that I couldn’t have asked...
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 Lenior Assisted Living located at 2773 Pinewood Home Drive in Pink Hill. Lenoir Assisted Living offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit...
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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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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
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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.
The Meadows of Red Oak is a family oriented sixty bed Assisted Living community. Twenty four hour assistance is provided by a trained and caring staff. Our community caters mostly to the geriatric population. We provide a wide range of activities for our residents, with at least one outing...
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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 Gardens of Pamlico offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency...
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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Change is HARD!! It was difficult leaving our lovely home after 46 years. In short — it was the best decision we ever made and we could not be happier! Life simply does not get any easier as the years go...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Alpha Care One Assisted Living has established itself in the area by undergoing a complete renovation of its resident rooms, community rooms, and the building as a whole. Alpha Care One Assisted Living is a family owned and operated community that focuses on quality support of our residents and...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Oak Haven Assisted Living
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
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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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I liked everything about this facility and we had a great experience here. It is like living in a house, you have your own private room. I would recommend to others looking.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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...
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.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
Williamston House is an assisted living community located in Williamston, NC. Williamston is in eastern Carolina's own beautiful bayou. It is known for its charming towns and rural back-roads and historical ties. Williamston House prides themselves on their family oriented team. Their primary...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Cove City, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cove City is $4,844 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dover, NC with an average of $4,844 per month.

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

Cove City, NC
$4,844/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Cove City, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,844/mo
$6,012/mo

Assisted living costs in Cove City, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,218/mo
Studio
$4,451/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,495/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,788/mo

Senior living costs in Cove City 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: Cove City, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCove City, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,844/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,012/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,442/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Cove City, NC:$4,844/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Cove City, NC:$6,012/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Cove City, NC:$3,442/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cove City, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cove City 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
Cove City, NC$5,519/mo$5,252/mo+5.1%
North Carolina$5,557/mo$5,166/mo+7.6%
National$5,462/mo$5,210/mo+4.8%
Cove City, NC
2024 average cost:$5,519/mo
2023 average cost:$5,252/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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 Cove City, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Cove City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cove City

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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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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Cove City review score based on 133 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 133 reviews of 55 Cove City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cove City 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

Cove City review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Cove City, NC55 facilities
8.7
Bayboro, NC34 facilities
8.7
Washington, NC42 facilities

Review subcategories for Cove City 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 133 reviews of 55 Cove City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cove City 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.
Cove City, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
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3.1
Value for cost*
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Cove City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cove City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cove City, 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 Cove City 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 Cove City 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
40%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.5%
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
45.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cove City 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 Cove City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cove City, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cove City 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 Cove City 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
9.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.8%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cove City 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 Cove City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.5%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cove City 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 Cove City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.7%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.4%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.6%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.6%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.9%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
29.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
23.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cove City

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 Cove City protect seniors.
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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 Cove City, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 55 assisted living facilities near Cove City, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Cove City, 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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