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Assisted living costs in Topsail average about $4,182 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in Topsail. Our detailed directory has 115 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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Staff which included nurses, kitchen help & especially the activities director, [name removed], genuinely cared for my mom & the other residents. Many times the office staff would step up if need be as well,...
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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My experience with A Place For Mom ha been nothing but the best. I took care of my mom for several years and was very nervous about placing her in a facility. Everyone was reassuring, helpful, informative,...
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.
Morningside of Wilmington is a beautiful, safe and friendly community offering spacious assisted living apartments and Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery program for people with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. All of these needs can be found in one comfortable, secure, and...
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The Stonebridge community is a very beautiful and clean community with friendly staff. We like where it is located but we do have one complaint. We put money into our loved ones trust account to use to...
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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We have lived here for 5+ years and believe they are some of the best years in our our 60 years of marriage. Our food service brought to our apt. door each day is varied and delicious. During this pandemic...
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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My mother was moved to Champions in April. After a bit of an adjustment period she has come to fit in well there. She has also begun to thrive. Her social interactions have increased, her general well...
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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My mom has been at the Kempton for almost a year now. The staff have all been fantastic. Her level of care has fluctuated based on needs at the time. The activities are frequent and engaging. She has become...
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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 Kempton at Brightmore provides a comfortable, safe and secure environment for senior adults who find living alone is no longer feasible. Our friendly staff encourages and assists each resident to live as independently as possible. Our program is designed for individuals who may need...
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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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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
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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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This community is beautiful with lots of different amenities. The care team has been truly a light to my loved one. They are always making sure her needs are being met and making her feel comfortable in her...
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.
Cedar Cove Assisted Living is located in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Situated in the heart of Wilmington, residents can enjoy the historic river district and the Riverwalk that makes its way around the Cape Fear River and three island beaches. Named 'The Next Big Thing' by...
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Cost of assisted living in Topsail, NC

The average cost of senior living in Topsail is $4,182 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Watha, NC with an average of $2,633 per month.

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

Topsail, NC
$4,182/mo
$3,937/mo

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

Topsail, NC
$4,182/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,182/mo
$4,695/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,539/mo
Studio
$5,789/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,800/mo

Senior living costs in Topsail 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: Topsail, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTopsail, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,182/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,695/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$4,128/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Topsail, NC:$4,182/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Topsail, NC:$4,695/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Topsail, NC:$4,128/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Topsail, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Topsail 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
Topsail, NC$5,596/mo$5,272/mo+6.2%
North Carolina$5,347/mo$4,978/mo+7.4%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Topsail, NC
2024 average cost:$5,596/mo
2023 average cost:$5,272/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,347/mo
2023 average cost:$4,978/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Topsail, 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 Topsail.

What families are saying about assisted living in Topsail

Recent reviews for assisted living in Topsail

Stonebridge at Woodbury Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hampstead, NC

4.8
The staff are very friendly and very adamant about their pandemic protocols. I would recommend the community to others. My friend one has not complained about the food. They have stopped activities due to the pandemic.

Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC

4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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The Kempton At Brightmore in Wilmington, NC

4.2
My mother lived at the Kempton for about a year and a half before she passed away unexpectedly in late [date removed]. She loved it there! They had lots of activities that she enjoyed and she made many new friends there. I always found the staff to be friendly & caring and the facility was ...
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Topsail assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Topsail assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Topsail, 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 Topsail 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 Topsail 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
30%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Topsail 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 Topsail Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Topsail 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 Topsail partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Topsail 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 Topsail communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Topsail 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 Topsail offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Topsail

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