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Assisted living costs in Rocky Cross average about $5,118 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 16 communities in Rocky Cross. Our detailed directory has 140 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 Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir
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9.3
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19 reviews
9.3
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19 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
21%
3 star
11%
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11%
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All 5. This is the best place ever. My brother loves it at cadence. I feel comfortable with him there. I like the activities they have for the assisted living and memory care residents. They have outings and...
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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Photo of Spring Arbor of Wilson
88 Photos available
8.6
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6 reviews
8.6
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6 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
17%
3 star
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This facility has been a blessing for my older brother with intellectual disabilities. He is very social, and now he always has people to talk to. When he lived with me and my husband, his "light" was...
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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Photo of Brookdale Wake Forest
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.6
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36 reviews
8.6
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36 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
28%
3 star
22%
2 star
6%
1 star
3%
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I cannot say enough wonderful things about this community. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed by the warm and compassionate staff. My family has such peace of mind knowing that our loved one is...
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.
You want to keep living your best life, and our community in the quaint college town of Wake Forest, North Carolina can help you do just that. Our beautifully landscaped campus is located near shopping, restaurants, and physicians’ offices, and we offer assisted living and memory care for our...
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Photo of Parkwood Village and The Landing
55 Photos available
7.9
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11 reviews
7.9
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11 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
27%
3 star
9%
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0%
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[name removed], my MIL, did NOT want to leave her home, but after a short adjustment period she really felt loved and cared for there. It felt like extended family. They brought other residents in to meet...
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.
Parkwood Village and The Landing is where luxury and small town charm meet. It is located in the heart of Wilson, North Carolina. From a caring, dedicated support team to a broad range of services and amenities, Parkwood Village and The Landing provide you with the lifestyle you want and a place...
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Photo of TerraBella Knightdale
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.3
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27 reviews
7.3
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27 reviews
5 star
26%
4 star
26%
3 star
22%
2 star
7%
1 star
19%
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My dad’s transition to memory care was the best decision that could have been made for him. He is adjusting well and he is content. He loves the food and the caregivers. He rarely asks to go home now. We...
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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Photo of Zebulon House
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25%
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Due to my mother's bad eyesight, she has to be in an assisted living which has been a difficult adjustment for her. She has a nice room and we are working to make it feel more like home for her. The staff...
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.
Here at Zebulon House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency includes a complete array of services and accommodations.
Photo of Spring Arbor of Raleigh
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6.5
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25 reviews
6.5
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25 reviews
5 star
52%
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The staff was very good and very attentive to my mother. Even times when I went at different times than my usual they were with her someone was. When she passed away I had just had open shoulder surgery so I...
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.
Photo of Coventry House of Zebulon
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.
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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, 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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Photo of The Gardens of Nashville
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.
Photo of Louisburg Manor
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Rocky Cross, NC

The average cost of senior living in Rocky Cross is $5,118 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lucama, NC with an average of $3,868 per month.

Assisted living costs in Rocky Cross, NC, vs. nearby cities

Rocky Cross, NC
$5,118/mo
$4,810/mo
$5,134/mo

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

Rocky Cross, NC
$5,118/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

Assisted living costs in Rocky Cross, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,118/mo
$5,582/mo

Assisted living costs in Rocky Cross, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,095/mo
Studio
$7,352/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,835/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,240/mo

Senior living costs in Rocky Cross 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: Rocky Cross, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRocky Cross, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,118/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,582/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$4,220/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Rocky Cross, NC:$5,118/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Rocky Cross, NC:$5,582/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Rocky Cross, NC:$4,220/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Rocky Cross, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Rocky Cross 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
Rocky Cross, NC$7,525/mo$6,539/mo+15.1%
North Carolina$5,410/mo$5,059/mo+6.9%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Rocky Cross, NC
2024 average cost:$7,525/mo
2023 average cost:$6,539/mo
Percent change:+15.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,410/mo
2023 average cost:$5,059/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rocky Cross, 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 Rocky Cross.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rocky Cross

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rocky Cross

Spring Arbor of Raleigh

5.0
Spring Arbor is a fantastic place. I totally recommend it. Spring Arbor is a really nice place. It's small and it's a very close community. They take care of their residents. My wife's mother was there and my mother was there. That's how good it is.

Autumn Home Care of Johnston County in Selma, NC

4.8
Autumn House Care of Johnson County is a small, quiet, rural facility. Female only. Not a large staff but adequate for the number of residents. They communicate well with the family. We didn't need activities just a peaceful place. So if you need that, another home may suit you better.

Somerset Court of Rocky Mount

4.3
I was pleasantly surprised to find Somerset to be such a professional yet caring place. The staff, from the director to the maintenance man, has been so helpful, friendly and caring. Our move in day was such an ease. Grandma was pleased to see her new "apartment" as we call it. I feel ...
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Rocky Cross review score based on 44 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 13 Rocky Cross assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rocky Cross 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

Rocky Cross review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Rocky Cross, NC13 facilities
7.9
Middlesex, NC15 facilities
7.9
Zebulon, NC8 facilities

Review subcategories for Rocky Cross 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 44 reviews of 13 Rocky Cross assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rocky Cross 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.
Rocky Cross, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Rocky Cross assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rocky Cross assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rocky Cross, 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 Rocky Cross 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 Rocky Cross that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rocky Cross, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
52.4%
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 Rocky Cross 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 Rocky Cross Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rocky Cross, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rocky Cross 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 Rocky Cross partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rocky Cross, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Rocky Cross 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 Rocky Cross communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rocky Cross, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rocky Cross 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 Rocky Cross offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rocky Cross, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rocky Cross

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 Rocky Cross protect seniors.
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Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir, Spring Arbor of Wilson and Brookdale Wake Forest are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rocky Cross, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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