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Assisted living costs in Shine average about $4,163 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in Shine. Our detailed directory has 24 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 Spring Arbor of Kinston
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Admin staff is always eager to help and answer questions for me. Most of the staff are always smiling when they enter my Mom's room. They are willing to do little extra things that might come up unexpectedly...
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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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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They've done a very good job of taking care of mom. It took her awhile to adjust but they hung in there with her. They have activities including bus trips which she loves.
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 our assisted living community, located just a short drive from downtown Goldsboro, N.C., we believe social relationships and friendships are integral to aging well and living well. Whether you’re gathering in the group family room to watch a movie, joining in an arts & crafts project or...
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I want to give thanks to the staff at Eagles Pointe. I placed my grandma there a few months ago and she loves the staff there. They spoil her with personal one on one time while doing her nails, taking her...
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.
Now Open in Goldsboro!A pleasant room, a hot, fresh meal, a game night with new friends - Eagles Pointe in Goldsboro, NC combines all the comforts of home with the health and personal care needed to live fully and comfortably.Our staff is dedicated to providing a safe, warm, engaging environment...
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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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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
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.
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...
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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Cost of assisted living in Shine, NC

The average cost of senior living in Shine is $4,163 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seven Springs, NC with an average of $3,530 per month.

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

Shine, NC
$4,163/mo
$4,290/mo
$3,991/mo

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

Shine, NC
$4,163/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,163/mo
$4,555/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,700/mo
Studio
$4,505/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,460/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,170/mo

Senior living costs in Shine 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: Shine, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShine, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,163/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,555/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$2,851/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Shine, NC:$4,163/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Shine, NC:$4,555/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Shine, NC:$2,851/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shine, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shine 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shine, NC$6,347/mo$5,031/mo+26.2%
North Carolina$4,740/mo$4,734/mo+0.1%
National$4,631/mo$4,525/mo+2.3%
Shine, NC
2024 average cost:$6,347/mo
2023 average cost:$5,031/mo
Percent change:+26.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,740/mo
2023 average cost:$4,734/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,631/mo
2023 average cost:$4,525/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shine, 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 Shine.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shine

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shine

Brookdale Country Day Road in Goldsboro, NC

5.0
The staff at Brookdale Country Day Road was very kind and went out of their way to make sure that everybody stayed connected. Moving in and getting set up was simple and streamlined. Any help that we needed was provided or they helped us find services to assist. There were a lot of interesting ...
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The Village of Kinston

5.0
My mom just moved in here a couple of weeks ago. I'm impressed with the time the management took to make moms move in process fun and relaxing. When a administrator rolls up her sleeves and helps unpack moms things and takes the time everyday to check on mom . That shows they care. Mom loves the ...
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Spring Arbor of Wilson

5.0
Unfortunately our loved one has passed away, but the time my mom spent at Spring Arbor was excellent. The staff are very professional and caring. The facility was very nice. Mom really enjoyed it and I would recommend them to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Shine assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shine assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shine, 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 Shine 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 Shine that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shine, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
52.5%
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
16.7%
56.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shine 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 Shine Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shine, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shine 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 Shine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shine, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Shine 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 Shine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shine 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 Shine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shine, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shine

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

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Spring Arbor of Kinston, Navion of Goldsboro and Eagles Pointe are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shine, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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