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Assisted living costs in Johnston County average about $4,797 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 140 communities in Johnston County. Our detailed directory has 1847 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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Photo of The Cypress of Raleigh
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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We moved my father into Phoenix Assisted Care after having him in another facility that was awful. While Phoenix a little outdated, and it’s not very large or fancy, it is so clean and nicely decorated. The...
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.
    Our management team, a family business, has over 20 years in Long Term Care.  Our family values carry over to our staff and residents, providing a comfortable and encouraging environment.     Our interdisciplinary care team is made up of a nurse, activity...
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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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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...
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.
Photo of Camellia Gardens
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 The Gardens of Nashville
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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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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Photo of Louisburg Manor
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.
Photo of Durham Ridge Assisted Living
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.
We are a 120 bed (96 assisted living and 24 special care unit) facility. We specialize in elderly psychiatric care and have multi-disciplinary team that includes a medical director, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language services.
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Everything was really good, but they didn't have an Alzheimers unit. I have had multiple family members here for multiple years.
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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.
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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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.
Here at Mann Street Residential Care Facility we believe in the love and care of all and we emphasize the equal rights of all here at Mann Street Residential Care Facility. Here at the Mann Street Residential Care Facility we provide a clean and safe environment in a loving community. Our...
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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 Wellington Park
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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, 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.
Photo of Valley Pines Adult Care
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 Rose Vista
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 North is a quiet assisted living/apartment community that consists of fifty two assisted living beds and thirty four one and two bedroom apartments. We have a paved parking lot for visitors and families with easy access to the Assisted Living Facility. We have a beautiful spacious...
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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.
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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.
Pine Valley Adult Care Pine Valley Adult Care is a small, cozy assisted living community located in quaint Fayettesville, NC. Set in an idyllic Southern town and surrounded by the sprawling countryside, anyone looking for a comfortable and remote community will be immediately at home. Perfect for...
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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...

Cost of assisted living in Johnston County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Johnston County is $4,797 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newton Grove, NC with an average of $3,519 per month.

Assisted living costs in Johnston County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Johnston County, NC
$4,797/mo
$4,766/mo

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

Johnston County, NC
$4,797/mo
U.S. national average
$4,780/mo

Assisted living costs in Johnston County, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,797/mo
$5,809/mo

Assisted living costs in Johnston County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,272/mo
Studio
$6,689/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,163/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,026/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,695/mo

Senior living costs in Johnston County 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: Johnston County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJohnston County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,797/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$5,809/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living$4,417/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Johnston County, NC:$4,797/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Johnston County, NC:$5,809/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Johnston County, NC:$4,417/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Assisted living costs in Johnston County, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Johnston County 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
Johnston County, NC$6,124/mo$5,684/mo+7.7%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Johnston County, NC
2024 average cost:$6,124/mo
2023 average cost:$5,684/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
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 Johnston County, 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 Johnston County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Johnston County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Johnston County

The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

3.9
We picked this community, because we knew some people there. Also the size was good - things were very accessible. Dining and amenities all in the building. We would recommend to other families. Initial issues with staffing and dining are being addressed but not up to par. Lots of staff and ...
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Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
My parents moved in at a crucial time and my mother required back surgery one week after the move. The staff helped us get them in and the support services like home care and physical therapy were arranged quickly. Everything they need other than some medical specialists is right there in their ...
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Johnston County review score based on 448 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 448 reviews of 107 Johnston County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Johnston County 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

Johnston County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Johnston County, NC107 facilities
8.4
Smithfield, NC142 facilities
8.5
Selma, NC136 facilities

Review subcategories for Johnston County 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 448 reviews of 107 Johnston County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Johnston County 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.
Johnston County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Johnston County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Johnston County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Johnston County, 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 Johnston County 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 Johnston County 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
54.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.9%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.1%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Johnston County 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 Johnston County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Johnston County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Johnston County 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 Johnston County 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
24.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Johnston County 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 Johnston County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
40.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Johnston County 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 Johnston County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
43.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Johnston County

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 Johnston County protect seniors.
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