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Assisted living costs in Lillington average about $4,851 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 136 communities in Lillington. Our detailed directory has 1954 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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I felt that there were things that could have been improved but I was happy my Dad was in a place I could feel okay. I came to see him every day. The staff knew that and they knew me. I would not have felt...
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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My loved one's room is very small with no view out the window just a wall. Staff are great. He is adjusting well. Hoping our long term care policy will be approved. His future depends on this.
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.
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...
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Hope that helps - friendliness exceeds expectations . It's expensive but cheaper than NY. Overall really happy with the place. Yes, we would very much recommend th is community to other families based on the...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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I believe a process change needs to take place for every new resident to the Community. I can only speak for Garner location as that is where my loved one was. Change I suggest is: Every new Memory Care...
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.
Surrounded by mature longleaf pine trees, the subtle Queen Anne-style details and pristine landscaping give Cadence at Garner an undeniable charm. We are a senior living community located in southern Garner, North Carolina, that offers assisted living and memory care services. Just a short drive...
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Brookdale has taken very good care of my mother. Staff is respectful and kind. It can take a little while to answer call bells but understand they are taking care of many residents with staffing constraints....
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.
Enjoy luxurious senior living in our assisted living community, conveniently located near local shopping, dining, banking and medical facilities in a quiet residential neighborhood in Chapel Hill, N.C. You’ll live comfortably and graciously in our spacious, private apartments and charming,...
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Community is very small and cozy. Staff know all residents very well. Rooms are larger than any other facility we toured. I would recommend
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.
At Sanford Senior Living and Sanford Manor we recognize that having a resource for comfortable living coupled with care is important. We have 24/7 care staff on site and prepare and serve homestyle meals 3 times daily in the community. Activities, laundry, housekeeping and maintenance also...
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The managers are extremely caring and dedicated. They made the entire move in process smooth. Both my mom and sister with open arms, and they were extremely responsive to questions I had. Facility itself...
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.
Spring Arbor of Creeks Crossing is a premier senior living community offering assisted living with personalized care and support. Private and companion suites are available with full bathrooms, emergency call response systems, a state-of-the-art locking security system, and utilities including...
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The staff has been great to my sister at this facility. They do seem to be short staffed at times like most places. They had a nice Thanksgiving & Christmas dinner for patients & family. They had a Angel...
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.
Tara Plantation of Carthage, located a few miles from Southern Pines, Aberdeen and Sanford, NC. Offering assisted living and memory care services with a wide variety of activity programs, on-site laundry, transportation and more!We look forward to serving you and your family now and in the...
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I moved my mom to Adorable Senior Living after she sustained a terrible fall at another facility. The ladies at Adorable were nothing but kind and caring. They showed compassion for the resident and...
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.
Adorable Senior Living is a 17 bed Assisted Living facility located in Hillsborough NC. We have been at location for more than 50 years with new ownership in the last 4 years. Our staff members have over 25 years combined in senior care.We are located near historic district in downtown...
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We chose Gabriel Manor because I knew somebody that placed a relative there and they were very happy with it, also the location was about 15-20 minutes from my house. I have longtime healthcare. I've lost...
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.
Gabriel Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care community opened in 2013 as Clayton, NC's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Saber Health Care Group is our parent company located in Ohio. Gabriel Manor is located between the "Cleveland" community and the town of Clayton off Highway...
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Meeting with [name removed], the intake person was stress-free, comfortable, and certainly eased my anxiety about the situation. My mom loves her new home, her roommate and her are bff's. The staff is very...
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.
Meadowview assisted living community can be found in, Smithfield, North Carolina, a tiny town counting approximately 13,000 inhabitants. Small as the town might be, there's no shortage of cultural places. Smithfield is home to Johnston Health, the Ava Gardner Museum, part of the UNC System and a...
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What we like the most about Chatham Ridge is that it is a smaller and intimate community, so the staff really get to know my mom and her family.
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're excited to be bringing the best in assisted living and memory care to the Triangle. Chatham Ridge Assisted Living will be located in Polks Village in southern Chapel Hill, just south of the Orange County/Chatham County line. We anticipate opening in December of 2014. What can you expect...
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5 stars for all categories! They were very nice to work with and much more flexible than other places we checked out. Much much better than [facility name removed], which I highly recommend people stay away...
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.
A beautiful privately and locally owned community located in historical Pittsboro, North Carolina. We offer a comprehensive approach to senior care by meeting all the needs of individuals who require a full range of assistance from Independent, Assisted, and Hospice services. Accepting Private...
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Autumn Home feels like home. They care about their residents and take the time to get to know them. Residents are treated with respect.
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.
Autumn Home Care of Johnston County is an assisted living community located in Selma, North Carolina. If you are looking for a comfortable and supportive environment to call home, then look no further than Autumn Home Care of Johnston County. Originally a railroad town, Selma has grown into an...
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I think the staff generally cares for the well-being of the residents. They do call them by their names and do tend to know the specifics of each resident and their needs. I am pleased when they address them...
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.
With two senior living options, including Assisted Living and our personalized Memory Care, our community is perfect for area residents who can benefit from available 24-hour care and service and a lifestyle free of worries that discards the heavy-duty of maintaining a home.Here at TerraBella...
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Best place in Raleigh. Management did everything they could to help us get adequate care for my brother in law. No other place helped us like Falls River. Not only on one occasion but twice. [name removed]...
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.
At Falls River Village, our goal is to provide the highest quality-of-life for each of our residents. Falls River Village is dedicated to our life engagement philosophy of social, psychological, spiritual and physical well-being for every resident. This dedicaiton is reflected in every erffort...
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What we like the most about the community is that there are always things going on. Yes we would recommend Waltonwood - Cary to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxurious Senior Living which redefines retirement living! At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to...
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My father is a resident. The staff went out of their way to welcome him. They check on him regularly and he wears a call button which he can use to summon staff if needed. There are many different...
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.
Our community, set on 3 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet residential area of Goldsboro, N.C.,  offers premium assisted living services for seniors.We offer a holistic approach to care that provides a true sense of purpose as we meet emotional, mental, physical and...
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I have had my mother in this facility for over a year now. I have found the staff to be some of the kindest and compassionate people you could want to take care of your family members. They work hard to keep...
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.
The Addison of Fayetteville, a Senior Lifestyle Community, is proud to offer the highest quality of care in Assisted Living and Memory Care to local seniors and beyond. We have been serving Seniors in the Fayetteville and surrounding areas for over 10 years. We are proud that many of our staff...
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I had to move my mom in a short period of time, at the time she was being discharged from rehab. Although the rehab center was recommending long term nursing care, we wanted to have her continue with...
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.
Atwater Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility that offers family type care to your family member.   1.    We provide 24 hour personal care.  2.    We assist the residents with all medications. 3.    We furnish transportation to...
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My mother has made comments that the staff are all very kind to the residence As far as the activities go - It would be nice if they could take the residents on simple outings to somewhere other than target...
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.
Foundation Senior Living provides services for senior adults who wish to remain as self-reliant as possible while receiving support from care staff, 24/7.We provide care and services to fit the individual lifestyles of seniors who need minimal assistance with activities of daily living while...
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This community came highly recommend to us, and we can't say anything other then we are completely impressed. When we first walk through the door someone is always there to greet us, and there is no stich...
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 am in charge of the care for a family member who because of a serious chronic condition cannot live alone. I have looked at many senior residences. Brookdale MacArthur Park is welcoming and supportive - a...
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.
Our community, located in Cary, N.C., is nestled away in a peaceful, residential area near the Research Triangle, just a short drive from the thriving metro areas of Raleigh and Durham. We offer two levels of care so that should your needs change over time and you require memory care, you have...
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They are very nice and friendly. There housekeeping skills are lacking. Dusting and vacuuming rooms and helping residents putting things away such as laundry and personal items. Sometimes the laundry isn't...
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.
Life feels easy at our verdant community in Smithfield, North Carolina. Take a stroll along our lushly landscaped walking paths, or rock gently in one of the traditionally-styled chairs that line our front porch. We’ve designed our Brookdale Smithfield campus to be comfortable and yet have...
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Cost of assisted living in Lillington, NC

The average cost of senior living in Lillington is $4,851 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newton Grove, NC with an average of $3,541 per month.

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

Lillington, NC
$4,851/mo
$4,507/mo
$4,993/mo

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

Lillington, NC
$4,851/mo
U.S. national average
$4,837/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,851/mo
$5,847/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,134/mo
Studio
$5,390/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,951/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,026/mo

Senior living costs in Lillington 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: Lillington, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLillington, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,851/mo$4,454/mo$4,837/mo
Memory Care$5,847/mo$5,319/mo$5,607/mo
Independent Living$4,905/mo$3,699/mo$4,259/mo
Assisted Living
Lillington, NC:$4,851/mo
North Carolina:$4,454/mo
U.S.:$4,837/mo
Memory Care
Lillington, NC:$5,847/mo
North Carolina:$5,319/mo
U.S.:$5,607/mo
Independent Living
Lillington, NC:$4,905/mo
North Carolina:$3,699/mo
U.S.:$4,259/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lillington, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lillington 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
Lillington, NC$6,032/mo$5,575/mo+8.2%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Lillington, NC
2024 average cost:$6,032/mo
2023 average cost:$5,575/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lillington, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Lillington

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lillington

TerraBella Southern Pines

4.4
The main thing that sticks out about TerraBella Southern Pines is the staff who work there, they are extremely caring and friendly.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews express appreciation for the kind and helpful nature of the staff in various communities. For example, at Brighton Gardens of Raleigh, the staff went above and beyond to make new residents feel comfortable and welcome.
Frequent and effective communication between families and staff. Families praise the clear and consistent communication they receive from community staff, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Sanford Senior Living and Manor, this regular dialogue between families and staff helps to put everyone at ease.
Variety of social activities for residents. Reviews highlight the diverse range of activities offered in communities, such as bingo, devotional services, and special brunches. These social engagements provide opportunities for residents to connect with one another and build friendships, as seen at Sunrise of Raleigh.
Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. Residents and their families frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, both in terms of the private rooms and common areas. At TerraBella Fuquay-Varina, the beautiful surroundings add to the overall sense of comfort and tranquility.
Detailed and compassionate care. Several reviews mention the thorough care provided by staff members, ensuring residents' needs are met with sensitivity and attention. At HeartFields at Cary, the compassionate approach of caregivers put families at ease and allowed their loved ones to thrive.
Flexible accommodations for residents. Communities offer various room sizes to accommodate residents' preferences and needs, as noted at Brookdale Smithfield, where some residents opt for larger spaces while others prefer more moderate accommodations.
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Lillington review score based on 441 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 441 reviews of 103 Lillington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lillington 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

Lillington review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Lillington, NC103 facilities
8.2
Coats, NC15 facilities
8.9
Angier, NC9 facilities

Review subcategories for Lillington 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 441 reviews of 103 Lillington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lillington 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.
Lillington, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.9
Friendliness
3.7
4.0
Care services
3.3
3.6
Staff
3.5
3.9
Meals & dining
3.1
3.5
Activities
3.1
3.5
Value for cost*
3.2
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Lillington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lillington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lillington, 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 Lillington 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 Lillington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lillington, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.3%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.6%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.3%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
52.5%
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 Lillington 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 Lillington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lillington, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.5%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.9%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.8%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lillington 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 Lillington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lillington, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.7%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
40.8%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.3%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Lillington 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 Lillington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lillington, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.7%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lillington 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 Lillington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lillington, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.5%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.2%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.7%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.8%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.8%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.6%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
33%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.6%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.6%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lillington

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Green Leaf Care Center, Oak Hill Assisted Living and Spring Arbor of Apex are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lillington, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 136 assisted living facilities near Lillington, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Lillington, North Carolina is Spring Arbor of Apex. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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