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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Folkstone, NC
Assisted living costs in Folkstone average about $3,920 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 52 communities in Folkstone. Our detailed directory has 284 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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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
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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.
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...
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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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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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Overall our experience with Riverstone Assisted Living has been a good one! The staff here is friendly and professional, and they do a good job taking care of the residents. They're attentive, and very...
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.
Riverstone Health Management Riverstone Health Management is an assisted living community located in New Bern, NC. New Bern, which is situated in Craven County, is a beloved destination for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The city boasts a rich history, much of which is showcased at...
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My loved one was a resident at Croatan Village. They were very nice, I thought. The facility was clean. The staff was really nice and accommodating for our particular situation. My loved one said the food...
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 and everything is working out very well for my mother in law. She has adjusted well to the community and seems to really like it. The community looks great and everything is nice...
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 The Village of Kinston located at 1935 Idlewild Drive in Kinston. The Village offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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.
New Bern House Assisted Living and Memory Care is a highly regarded senior living community in a desirable location in NC. Whether for you or a loved one, New Bern House offers a caring atmosphere, active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Bern House,...
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
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.
Cost of assisted living in Folkstone, NC
The average cost of senior living in Folkstone is $3,920 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beulaville, NC with an average of $2,919 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Folkstone, NC vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Folkstone, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Folkstone
Recent reviews for assisted living in Folkstone
Navion of New Bern
3.6
The place has been recently painted, the people are very nice, it feels personal because everyone knows your name, but the meals are lacking. Food is my mother’s main complaint. Most things are prepackaged, canned, processed, sugary or unappetizing. The facility is not to capacity, and so they ...
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Carteret Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care in Morehead City, NC
5.0
We were very pleased how Carteret Landing served my Grandmother. We rally like the family atmosphere and really took time with my grandmother and her mobility issues. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we had.
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.
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Welcoming and friendly staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Spring Arbor of Wilmington, Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, and Brookdale Morehead City. Residents and their families express appreciation for the genuine care and support provided by th ...
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Affordability and reasonable costs. Reviews from Navion of New Bern, The Ridge at New Bern, and Brookdale Morehead City mention that while some aspects of the communities, such as food quality or staff availability, may not be perfect, the overall cost of living was reasonable and justifiable given the level of care received ...
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Memory care services for loved ones. Several reviews mention the importance of memory care services for their loved ones. Families at Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Brookdale Morehead City, and Spring Arbor of Wilmington share their appreciation for the specialized care and attention given to their relatives in memory care un ...
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Easy move-in and transition process. Reviews from Home Place of New Bern, Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, and Carteret Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care share positive experiences with the move-in process at their communities. Staff members were reportedly helpful, understanding, and accommodating during this critical ti ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Reviews mention the engaging activities offered at communities, ensuring residents stay active and entertained. For example, at Morningside of Wilmington and Carteret Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents participate in games, social events, and crafts.
Cleanliness and maintenance. Cleanliness was a common theme in many reviews, with residents at Home Place of New Bern, Spring Arbor of Wilmington, and Truewood by Merrill, New Bern praising the cleanliness of their communities, both indoors and outdoors.
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Folkstone review score based on 86 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 86 reviews of 40 Folkstone assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Folkstone 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
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Review subcategories for Folkstone 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 86 reviews of 40 Folkstone assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Folkstone 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.Folkstone, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Folkstone assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Folkstone assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Folkstone, 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 Folkstone 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 Folkstone 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
35%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.5%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Folkstone 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 Folkstone Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.5%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.5%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Folkstone 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 Folkstone 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
5%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.5%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
22.5%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Folkstone 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 Folkstone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
2.5%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
17.5%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Folkstone 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 Folkstone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.5%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.5%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.5%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.5%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.5%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Folkstone
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Folkstone protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Home Place of New Bern and Spring Arbor of Wilmington are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Folkstone, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 52 assisted living facilities near Folkstone, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Folkstone, 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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