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Assisted living costs in Wilmar average about $4,236 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Wilmar. Our detailed directory has 127 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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Last Updated: 12/20/24
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, New BernCommunity card badge
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.7
Review score
78 reviews
9.7
Review score
78 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
29%
3 star
5%
2 star
5%
1 star
8%
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Having to find a memory facility for my husband was very difficult. I visited many places. I am so grateful for having been referred to Truewood by A Place For Mom. I can say that Truewood has become not...
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.
Living at Truewood by Merrill, New Bern means being a part of an active, vibrant community. Enjoy delicious all-inclusive dining, a wealth of social activities and the freedom to explore your interests. There are countless opportunities to connect, grow and live up to your full potential.If...
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Photo of Brookdale Dickinson Avenue
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
31 reviews
8.5
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31 reviews
5 star
42%
4 star
23%
3 star
16%
2 star
6%
1 star
13%
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Staff is very caring and knowledgeable. My mom gets to go on outings with other residents. She has made friends. The price is a little high, but she is well taken care of. She has three meals a day plus...
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.
Our senior living community, in Greenville, N.C., offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in an environment of beauty and sophisticated Southern living. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving the daily personal assistance you need....
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33 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
18 reviews
8.6
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18 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
56%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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Navion staff are 100% loving, attentive and respectful of residents and their families. I am very happy with Navion Assisted Living Senior Services. The cost is high, but the quality of care is superior. I...
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.
You’ll find other seniors to bond with over mutual interests and common experiences, such as career fields, college days or time in the service when you join our assisted living community in the historic river town of New Bern, N.C. You can stay wonderfully independent and active while receiving...
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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.
Photo of The Gardens of Trent
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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.
New Bern House Assisted Living and Memory Care is a highly regarded senior living community in a desirable location in NC. Whether for you or a loved one, New Bern House offers a caring atmosphere, active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Bern House,...
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Cost of assisted living in Wilmar, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wilmar is $4,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bath, NC with an average of $3,350 per month.

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

Wilmar, NC
$4,236/mo
$3,728/mo

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

Wilmar, NC
$4,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,652/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,236/mo
$4,513/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,058/mo
Studio
$5,803/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,035/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,117/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Wilmar over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wilmar, 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 Wilmar.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wilmar

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wilmar

Navion of New Bern

3.6
The place has been recently painted, the people are very nice, it feels personal because everyone knows your name, but the meals are lacking. Food is my mother’s main complaint. Most things are prepackaged, canned, processed, sugary or unappetizing. The facility is not to capacity, and so they ...
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Spring Arbor of Greenville

5.0
We didn't really look or considered any other place. I did Google other places but we visited Spring Arbor and that was it. We were so impressed with the appearance, the cleanliness, the warm reception. I had been to other places to visit others, but this time I had to select a place for my ...
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Navion of Greenville

5.0
We were always treated like family. Staff was always helpful and concerned. The on-site medical teams was a plus. Mom was checked on many time a day. Food quality improved with Navion. Mom was happy at Navion!

Wilmar review score based on 39 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 6 Wilmar assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wilmar 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

Wilmar review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Wilmar, NC6 facilities
9.2
Vanceboro, NC8 facilities
8.6
Chocowinity, NC11 facilities

Review subcategories for Wilmar 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 39 reviews of 6 Wilmar assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wilmar 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.
Wilmar, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Wilmar assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilmar assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilmar, 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 Wilmar 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 Wilmar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wilmar, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
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
50%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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 Wilmar 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 Wilmar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wilmar, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilmar 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 Wilmar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilmar, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
14.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Wilmar 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 Wilmar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilmar, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Wilmar 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 Wilmar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilmar, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wilmar

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 Wilmar protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Home Place of New Bern and Spring Arbor of Greenville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wilmar, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 9 assisted living facilities near Wilmar, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Wilmar, 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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