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Assisted living costs in Croatan average about $4,328 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 43 communities in Croatan. Our detailed directory has 281 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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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
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.
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.
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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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
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.
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.
Photo of Red Oak Assisted Living
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Croatan, NC

The average cost of senior living in Croatan is $4,328 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include River Bend, NC with an average of $3,558 per month.

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

Croatan, NC
$4,328/mo
$4,927/mo

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

Croatan, NC
$4,328/mo
U.S. national average
$4,780/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,328/mo
$4,989/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,854/mo
Studio
$7,622/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,098/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,086/mo

Senior living costs in Croatan 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: Croatan, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCroatan, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,328/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$4,989/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living$3,144/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Croatan, NC:$4,328/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Croatan, NC:$4,989/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Croatan, NC:$3,144/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Assisted living costs in Croatan, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Croatan 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.

Croatan, NCNC stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Croatan, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Croatan 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
Croatan, NC$5,884/mo$5,060/mo+16.3%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Croatan, NC
2024 average cost:$5,884/mo
2023 average cost:$5,060/mo
Percent change:+16.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Croatan, 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 Croatan.

What families are saying about assisted living in Croatan

Recent reviews for assisted living in Croatan

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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Brookdale Morehead City

4.9
Everyone was very friendly and helpful and really care about what they do. My mom from the first time we took her really liked it - we are always looking out for her best interest. I would recommend Brookdale Morehead City to other families looking.

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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Croatan review score based on 84 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 31 Croatan assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Croatan 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

Croatan review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Croatan, NC31 facilities
6.7
Havelock, NC6 facilities
8.1
Minnesott Beach, NC14 facilities

Review subcategories for Croatan 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 84 reviews of 31 Croatan assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Croatan 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.
Croatan, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Croatan assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Croatan assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Croatan, 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 Croatan 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 Croatan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Croatan, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.4%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Croatan 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 Croatan Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Croatan, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Croatan 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 Croatan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Croatan, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Croatan 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 Croatan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Croatan, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Croatan 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 Croatan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Croatan, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
29%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Croatan

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