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Photo of Brookdale Dickinson Avenue
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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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34 reviews
9.5
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34 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
24%
3 star
15%
2 star
6%
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12%
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The staff is great! They answer all of my questions and they were very patient with me. My mother is treated with kindness and understanding.
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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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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23 reviews
9.2
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23 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
35%
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The staff at Navion made my mom’s transition nearly seamless! They worked hard to include her into the community and make sure she felt cared for and loved. Any time a person moves and uproots everything...
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 Greenville, you can be as active as much, or as little, as you want. You’ll enjoy mix-and-mingle socials, live music, board and card games, exercise classes, art projects, outings and much more.Our assisted living lifestyle provides all the independence you want and a helping hand...
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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.
Spring Arbor of Greenville features spacious apartments and a highly dedicated and experienced staff certified in assisted senior living and Alzheimer's & dementia care.Spring Arbor of Greenville is located in the major industrial and economic center for Eastern North Carolina. It is...
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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
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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
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.
The Meadows of Red Oak is a family oriented sixty bed Assisted Living community. Twenty four hour assistance is provided by a trained and caring staff. Our community caters mostly to the geriatric population. We provide a wide range of activities for our residents, with at least one outing...
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Cost of assisted living in Ayden, NC

The average cost of senior living in Ayden is $4,109 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dover, NC with an average of $3,501 per month.

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

Ayden, NC
$4,109/mo
$4,109/mo

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

Ayden, NC
$4,109/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,109/mo
$4,241/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,915/mo
Studio
$6,794/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,245/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,865/mo

Senior living costs in Ayden 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: Ayden, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAyden, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,109/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,241/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,851/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Ayden, NC:$4,109/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Ayden, NC:$4,241/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Ayden, NC:$2,851/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ayden, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ayden 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
Ayden, NC$6,196/mo$4,865/mo+27.3%
North Carolina$5,410/mo$5,059/mo+6.9%
National$5,321/mo$5,062/mo+5.1%
Ayden, NC
2024 average cost:$6,196/mo
2023 average cost:$4,865/mo
Percent change:+27.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,410/mo
2023 average cost:$5,059/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,321/mo
2023 average cost:$5,062/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ayden, 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 Ayden.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ayden

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ayden

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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Cypress Glen in Greenville, NC

4.9
Change is HARD!! It was difficult leaving our lovely home after 46 years. In short — it was the best decision we ever made and we could not be happier! Life simply does not get any easier as the years go by and making the big, bold decision to move to Cypress Glen was the right one for us! I ...
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Spring Arbor of Greenville

3.9
Mom is staying active, she says the food is good. The staff is professional and friendly. Someone did break her TV, they replaced it until I got her a new one, but I did not find out about it until I visited mom.

Ayden assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ayden assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ayden, 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 Ayden 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 Ayden 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
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ayden 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 Ayden Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ayden, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ayden 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 Ayden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ayden, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ayden 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 Ayden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ayden, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ayden 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 Ayden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ayden

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

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Brookdale Dickinson Avenue, Navion of Greenville and Spring Arbor of Greenville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ayden, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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