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Assisted living costs in Rock Ridge average about $4,671 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 123 communities in Rock Ridge. Our detailed directory has 1440 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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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.
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...
Photo of The Templeton of Cary
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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I agree with other reviewers My Mom was there for 2 years. The best 2 years of her life. She had been in a big facility and a Corporate Family Care home in town neither had the professionalism or ability...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Change is HARD!! It was difficult leaving our lovely home after 46 years. In short — it was the best decision we ever made and we could not be happier! Life simply does not get any easier as the years go...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...
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.
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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.
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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
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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 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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Photo of Scotland House
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 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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My mother passed at Lenore assisted-living in July . It has taken me a while to write this review but I want to let anyone who is looking for a place for their loved to know that I couldn’t have asked...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Lenior Assisted Living located at 2773 Pinewood Home Drive in Pink Hill. Lenoir Assisted Living offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Rock Ridge, NC

The average cost of senior living in Rock Ridge is $4,671 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pikeville, NC with an average of $3,804 per month.

Assisted living costs in Rock Ridge, NC, vs. nearby cities

Rock Ridge, NC
$4,671/mo
$4,677/mo
$3,868/mo

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

Rock Ridge, NC
$4,671/mo
U.S. national average
$4,802/mo

Assisted living costs in Rock Ridge, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,671/mo
$5,597/mo

Assisted living costs in Rock Ridge, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,472/mo
Studio
$6,711/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,291/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,132/mo

Senior living costs in Rock Ridge 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: Rock Ridge, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRock Ridge, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,671/mo$4,433/mo$4,802/mo
Memory Care$5,597/mo$5,311/mo$5,565/mo
Independent Living$4,397/mo$3,713/mo$4,206/mo
Assisted Living
Rock Ridge, NC:$4,671/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,802/mo
Memory Care
Rock Ridge, NC:$5,597/mo
North Carolina:$5,311/mo
U.S.:$5,565/mo
Independent Living
Rock Ridge, NC:$4,397/mo
North Carolina:$3,713/mo
U.S.:$4,206/mo
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Assisted living costs in Rock Ridge, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Rock Ridge 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
Rock Ridge, NC$6,167/mo$5,757/mo+7.1%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,131/mo+8.6%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Rock Ridge, NC
2024 average cost:$6,167/mo
2023 average cost:$5,757/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,131/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rock Ridge, 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 Rock Ridge.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rock Ridge

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rock Ridge

Barclay House of Tarboro

4.6
I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle. The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of activities.

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 helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Navion of Greenville, HeartFields at Cary, Falls River Villages, and Sunrise of Raleigh. Families appreciate the personal connections made with staff members, who go above and beyond to ens ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Residents and their families at Sunrise of Cary, Sunrise of North Hills, and Spring Arbor of Cary often praise the delicious and varied meals served at their communities. Chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences to make mealtimes enjoyable.
Engaging activities for residents. Communities like Sunrise of Cary, Spring Arbor of Cary, and Cadence at North Raleigh by Cogir offer residents a wide range of activities to encourage socialization and engagement. These activities help residents stay active and connected with their peers.
Comfortable and well-maintained living spaces. Residents at Brighton Gardens of Raleigh, TerraBella Northridge, and Sunrise of Cary consistently mention the cleanliness and comfort of their private rooms and communal areas. The upkeep of the facilities ensures a welcoming and pleasant living environment.
Dedicated and communicative care teams. Families at Green Leaf Care Center, Cadence at Garner by Cogir, and TerraBella Knightdale express gratitude for the thorough communication and attentiveness of their loved ones' care teams. Regular updates on care needs and progress help families stay involved in their loved ones' care jou ...
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Supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Many communities, including Gabriel Manor, TerraBella Knightdale, and Cadence at North Raleigh by Cogir, provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents feel at home. The acceptance of individuality and unique backgrounds helps foster a sense of belonging and community among reside ...
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Rock Ridge review score based on 355 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 355 reviews of 91 Rock Ridge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rock Ridge 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

Rock Ridge review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Rock Ridge, NC91 facilities
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Sims, NC123 facilities
8.1
Lucama, NC7 facilities

Review subcategories for Rock Ridge 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 355 reviews of 91 Rock Ridge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rock Ridge 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.
Rock Ridge, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.6
Activities
3.3
3.6
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Rock Ridge assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rock Ridge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rock Ridge, 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 Rock Ridge 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 Rock Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rock Ridge, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.3%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rock Ridge 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 Rock Ridge Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rock Ridge, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.6%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.1%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rock Ridge 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 Rock Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rock Ridge, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.6%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
36.3%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.7%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rock Ridge 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 Rock Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rock Ridge, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.8%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
39.6%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rock Ridge 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 Rock Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rock Ridge, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.6%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.2%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
47%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rock Ridge

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

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