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Assisted living costs in Thelma average about $3,498 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 34 communities in Thelma. Our detailed directory has 95 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 rate the food a 4. My friend passed away on [date removed]. The care they gave her was amazing. I highly recommend this facility to anyone! The care they give to each patient and the communication they...
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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I would recommend this facility to others, it is the cleanest place that I have seen. The staff is kind, caring and attentive. They are so sweet and I can't praise them enough! For the move in process, they...
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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The staff is friendly. When we request something of them they respond quickly. They are attentive and patient with cranky old residents. The administrator is open to suggestions. The food is better...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset Court of Rocky Mount offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset Court of Rocky Mount, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...
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The community is open to feedback and we are able to talk and make decisions together. They are great at communicating and they keep me updated. I would recommend this community to others
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 Rocky Mount is an assisted living community located in Rocky Mount, NC. The city of Rocky Mount is located in Nash and Edgecombe Counties in the coastal plain, and is home to about 57,500 people. About 45-minutes from Raleigh, Rocky Mount is a bustling city where residents can...
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I have nothing bad to say about Toney Rest Home i moved my mom in and the staff were very helpful. They greeted us and helped get her personal items put away and made sure she was comfortable. I feel good...
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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7.0
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Hickory Hill Retirement Community is a really incredible facility with incredible staff. I am very pleased with the overall experience and would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Do you have a loved one that needs special care? Are you beside yourself not knowing what to do? Is this a time when you are faced with a decision that you and your family find it hard to make? Hickory Hill living is located on the south side of Virgina and provides for the elderly and gives them...
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8.4
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16 reviews
8.4
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Welcome to a quaint little community of friends and neighbors tucked neatly at the edge of one of the loveliest of America's historic towns. Tarboro, North Carolina, settled centuries ago, hasn't lost a bit of its original charm. Main Street, with its village shops, town square and stately homes,...
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8.2
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There was a lot of turnover of staff while my Mother was there. It was sometimes hard to get a response from administrators. We have moved my Mom to another facility. The food could be improved if they...
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.
At Navion of Rocky Mount in the thriving city of Rocky Mount, N.C., which boasts Southern charm and hospitality, you’ll find caring neighbors who share your strong desire to be active and independent. Create strong friendships as you bond over fun hobbies and classes, fitness workouts for your...
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These ladies are top notch caregivers. My father lived there for a year with Alzheimer’s. Very loving staff. They made him comfortable and kept him safe in a way we couldn’t. Grateful for these people and...
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.
Elm City Assisted Living is an assisted living community based in the beautifully pine-forested fields of Elm City, NC. This peaceful area is elegantly tucked between Rocky Mount and Wilson, giving our residents convenient access to both cities. However, Elm City can stand just fine on its own;...
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, 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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hampton Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hampton Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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.
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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.
Rich Square Villa offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. 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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Pinewood Manor Assisted Living is an Ahoskie, Hertford County located memory care provider. Thanks to North Carolina's natural beauty and year round mild temperatures, the outdoor common area is a constant reminder of nature's best accomplishments. Also available to residents of this community:...
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Ahoskie House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Ahoskie House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...

Cost of assisted living in Thelma, NC

The average cost of senior living in Thelma is $3,498 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, NC with an average of $2,918 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Thelma, NC vs. nearby cities

Thelma, NC
$3,498/mo
$4,086/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Thelma, NC vs. the state and national average

Thelma, NC
$3,498/mo
U.S. national average
$4,652/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Thelma vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,498/mo
$4,122/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Thelma, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,806/mo
Studio
$5,162/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,115/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,850/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Thelma over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Thelma, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Thelma

Recent reviews for assisted living in Thelma

The Fountains at The Albemarle in Tarboro, NC

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.

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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Toney Rest Home in Oxford, NC

5.0
Toney Rest Home may not be the most shiniest, pretty or brand new community but it is very clean and well maintained. So far our family has been happy and our loved one is receiving great care. Every time we come to visit our love done we see the residents in the activity room playing different ...
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Thelma review score based on 28 family reviews

6.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 28 Thelma assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thelma 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

Thelma review score compared against nearby cities

6.7
Thelma, NC28 facilities
7.4
Littleton, NC42 facilities
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Roanoke Rapids, NC5 facilities

Review subcategories for Thelma 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 28 reviews of 28 Thelma assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Thelma 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.
Thelma, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Thelma assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thelma assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thelma, 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 Thelma 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 Thelma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
35.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.1%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thelma 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 Thelma Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thelma, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.1%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thelma 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 Thelma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thelma, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Thelma 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 Thelma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thelma, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.9%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thelma 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 Thelma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thelma, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.6%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Thelma

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Thelma protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount, The Fountains at The Albemarle and Navion of Rocky Mount are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Thelma, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 34 assisted living facilities near Thelma, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Thelma, North Carolina is Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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