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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Carolina is $6,196, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the East Arcadia 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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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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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.
WATERBROOKE ASSISTED LIVINGVery Clean & Safe Beds Available (6) Semi Private Rooms (4) Private Rooms Medicaid Accepted (Yes) Out of State Transfers (Yes) Males & Females Welcome!
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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 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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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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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.
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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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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Cost of assisted living in East Arcadia, NC

The average cost of senior living in North Carolina is $6,196 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in North Carolina vs. 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 state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeNorth CarolinaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$6,196/mo$5,830/mo6.3% above national median
Memory Care$7,410/mo$6,999/mo5.9% above national median
Independent Living$3,534/mo$3,520/mo0.4% above national median
Assisted Living
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.3% above national median
Memory Care
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.9% above national median
Independent Living
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:0.4% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in East Arcadia, 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 East Arcadia.

What families are saying about assisted living in East Arcadia

Recent reviews for assisted living in East Arcadia

River Park Senior Living in Little River, SC

4.0
We had a good experience with River Park Senior Living. Very nicely kept facility. People are nice. They have a reasonable amount of activities for the residents. Overall we're very pleased.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and caring staff. Several reviews describe the staff at the communities as attentive and caring, going above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met. For example, at Spring Arbor of Wilmington, the staff eased families' minds about their loved ones' care, and at River Park Senior Living, they worked col ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Communities offer a range of activities to keep residents engaged and stimulated. At Morningside of Wilmington, residents enjoy activities such as Dominos groups and holiday events. Reviews for River Park Senior Living mention the prom and consignment shop outing for residents. The Legacy of ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities are important factors for residents and their families. At TerraBella Southport, the community is described as a 'homey feeling' with clean amenities. A reviewer at The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach notes that the Legacy of North Myrtle Beach is making ...
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Customized care for individual needs. Communities cater to residents' unique needs and preferences. At Spring Arbor of Wilmington, Spring Arbor offers tailored assistance to residents based on their needs. The Kempton Community takes good care of residents with fluctuating care levels. Residents at River Park Senior Living enjoy ...
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Friendly and supportive environment. Reviews consistently praise the friendly and supportive environment at the communities. Residents at The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach have found groups of friends and enjoy participating in activities. The staff at Morningside of Wilmington and River Park Senior Living are described as kno ...
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Affordability and value for money. Families appreciate the affordability of the communities, with TerraBella Southport offering personal attention and diverse activities at a fair price. The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach is a good value for the services provided, and Spring Arbor is a good option for families within their budget.
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East Arcadia review score based on 85 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 85 reviews of 34 East Arcadia assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Arcadia 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

East Arcadia review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
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Review subcategories for East Arcadia 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 85 reviews of 34 East Arcadia assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare East Arcadia 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.
East Arcadia, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.6
Friendliness
3.4
3.6
Care services
3.2
3.3
Staff
3.3
3.5
Meals & dining
3.1
3.2
Activities
3.1
3.2
Value for cost*
3.1
3.2
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East Arcadia assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Arcadia assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Arcadia, 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 East Arcadia 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 East Arcadia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Arcadia, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.2%
53.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.1%
57.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Arcadia 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 East Arcadia Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Arcadia, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.6%
33.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Arcadia 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 East Arcadia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Arcadia, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.7%
42%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
38.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
37.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in East Arcadia 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 East Arcadia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Arcadia, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Arcadia 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 East Arcadia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Arcadia, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
47.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
31.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
31.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.5%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
39%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
47.8%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.7%
25.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.5%
47%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Arcadia

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, Spring Arbor of Wilmington and Morningside of Wilmington are the top-rated assisted living facilities near East Arcadia, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 44 assisted living facilities near East Arcadia, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in East Arcadia, North Carolina is Spring Arbor of Wilmington. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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