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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Northwest, NC
Assisted living costs in Northwest average about $3,915 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 15 communities in Northwest. Our detailed directory has 89 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Wilmington, Burgaw and Carolina Beach.
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9.4
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34 reviews
We moved here and brought mom from another memory care unit. The administration and care staff have been very attentive to mom’s needs. The facility is clean and inviting. When we visit there have been some...
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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8.7
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33 reviews
The facility is lovely and clean. Artwork, decor, landscaping outside and courtyard beautifully maintained. Dining area with staff presentation very nice, professional. Food choices tasty and plentiful with...
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.
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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8.0
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6 reviews
New Hanover House has been a wonderful transition from Independent Living to Assisted Living. The price is the best we have found in Wilmington with no levels of care increases. It is all inclusive with the...
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, New Hanover House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Hanover House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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
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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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...
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 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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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...
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, 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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Northwest, NC
The average cost of senior living in Northwest is $3,915 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Waccamaw, NC with an average of $2,883 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Northwest, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Northwest, NC vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Northwest, 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 Northwest.
Private income options in North Carolina
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VA benefits in North Carolina
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Medicare and Medicaid in North Carolina
Consider Medicaid and/or Medicare to reduce assisted living costs.
What families are saying about assisted living in Northwest
Recent reviews for assisted living in Northwest
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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Cedar Cove Assisted Living in Wilmington, NC
3.9
all residents seem happy and engaged and caregivers are actively involved with the residents
Northwest review score based on 40 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 11 Northwest assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Northwest 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
Northwest review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Northwest 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 40 reviews of 11 Northwest assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Northwest 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.Northwest, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Northwest assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Northwest assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Northwest, 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 Northwest 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 Northwest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Northwest, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
53.1%
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 Northwest 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 Northwest Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Northwest, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Northwest 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 Northwest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Northwest, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
14%
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Availability of select dining options in Northwest 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 Northwest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Northwest, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Northwest 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 Northwest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Northwest, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Northwest
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 Northwest protect seniors.
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Spring Arbor of Wilmington, Morningside of Wilmington and New Hanover House are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Northwest, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Northwest
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Burgaw, North Carolina
- Carolina Beach, North Carolina
- Supply, North Carolina
- Bolivia, North Carolina
- Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina
- Leland, North Carolina
- Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
- Hampstead, North Carolina
- Porters Neck, North Carolina
- Goose Hollow, North Carolina
- Bolton, North Carolina
- Oak Grove, North Carolina
- St. Helena, North Carolina
- Rocky Point, North Carolina
- Half Hell, North Carolina
- Castle Hayne, North Carolina
- Blue Clay Farms, North Carolina
- Phoenix, North Carolina
- Bishop, North Carolina
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