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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Small, NC

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Assisted living costs in Small average about $5,555 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 40 communities in Small. Our detailed directory has 381 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, New Bern and Oriental.

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.
Alpha Care One Assisted Living has established itself in the area by undergoing a complete renovation of its resident rooms, community rooms, and the building as a whole. Alpha Care One Assisted Living is a family owned and operated community that focuses on quality support of our residents and...
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Photo of Oak Haven Assisted Living
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 Care One Memory Unit of Kinston
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
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 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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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.
Williamston House is an assisted living community located in Williamston, NC. Williamston is in eastern Carolina's own beautiful bayou. It is known for its charming towns and rural back-roads and historical ties. Williamston House prides themselves on their family oriented team. Their primary...
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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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Staff and administrator are fabulous. Older building but very nice on the inside. We are well pleased. God opened up a great door for us to go through and find the Vintage Inn. Residents all seem to be happy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Vintage Inn of Williamston located at 826 East Boulevard Highway 17 North in Williamston. Vintage Inn offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services...
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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 Rose Vista
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Meadows North is a quiet assisted living/apartment community that consists of fifty two assisted living beds and thirty four one and two bedroom apartments. We have a paved parking lot for visitors and families with easy access to the Assisted Living Facility. We have a beautiful spacious...
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I liked everything about this facility and we had a great experience here. It is like living in a house, you have your own private room. I would recommend to others looking.
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.
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I like Heritage Care of Richlands because it's not a sprawling nursing home. It holds about 40 residents only. I feel my dad gets a lot of attention and care. Also, it's close to my house so I can visit...
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.
Heritage Care of Richlands is an assisted living community located in Richlands, NC. The city of Richlands is located in Onslow County and is home to about 1,500 people. Yadkinville is a small town where residents can take walks to visit the local museum and nearby library, or relax in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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
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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 Small, NC

The average cost of senior living in Small is $5,555 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grantsboro, NC with an average of $4,844 per month.

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

Small, NC
$5,555/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,692/mo
Studio
$4,841/mo

Senior living costs in Small 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: Small, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmall, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,555/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Small, NC:$5,555/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Small, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Small, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Small, 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 Small.

What families are saying about assisted living in Small

Recent reviews for assisted living in Small

Vintage Inn Retirement Community in Williamston, NC

4.1
I am happy with the care that is given here. The staff has a good relationship with my mom. The community is clean. They offer a nice menu. They do have activities to offer to those who can participate. We would recommend this community to other families.

Lighthouse Village in Jacksonville, NC

4.2
Our families experience was for only about two weeks before our loved one pased, but the staff members we encountered were very friendly. The location of the community is probably our number one factor for choosing this community. Unfortunately, our loved one was not able to participate in any ...
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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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Small review score based on 105 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 105 reviews of 40 Small assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Small 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

Small review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Small, NC40 facilities
8.7
Bayboro, NC34 facilities
8.7
New Bern, NC40 facilities

Review subcategories for Small 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 105 reviews of 40 Small assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Small 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.
Small, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.5
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.2
3.1
Activities
3.5
3.1
Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
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Small assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Small assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Small, 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 Small 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 Small that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Small, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Small 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 Small Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Small, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Small 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 Small partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Small, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Small 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 Small communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Small, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Small 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 Small offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Small, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
48%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Small

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Arbor of Kinston, Truewood by Merrill, New Bern and Navion of Greenville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Small, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 40 assisted living facilities near Small, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Small, North Carolina is Truewood by Merrill, New Bern. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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