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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.
Lake Waccamaw Senior Living provides a home-like atmosphere with cozy living rooms, dining room, comfortable bedrooms with your furnishing if desired. We offer daily activities and outings, in house pharmacy service, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to enhance...
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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.
West Bladen Assisted Living is a located in stunning Bladenboro, NC. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, serene and peaceful living quarters and an abundance of beautiful wildlife, this residential community is one that seniors love to call their home. Family members coming to visit a loved one...
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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.
Poplar Heights Center is a senior community in quaint Elizabethtown, NC. An hour from the North Carolina beaches, our small town is personable and welcoming with unlimited services and amenities. Residents enjoy the newly renovated downtown area with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. ...
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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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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.
WATERBROOKE ASSISTED LIVINGVery Clean & Safe Beds Available (6) Semi Private Rooms (4) Private Rooms Medicaid Accepted (Yes) Out of State Transfers (Yes) Males & Females Welcome!
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My father was well taken care of there. They went out of there way to make him feel at home and cared for. The home is older but has gone under a new remodeling. I was very pleased with the way they 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.
At Shallotte Assisted Living we offer Private Pay and Medicaid Programs. Also, eighty beds are provided for individuals requiring assistance, but who desire to live as independently as possible. Each resident maintains high level of freedom in a semi-private room while at the same time receiving...
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Cost of assisted living in Lake Waccamaw, NC

The average cost of senior living in Lake Waccamaw is $5,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whiteville, NC with an average of $4,374 per month.

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

Lake Waccamaw, NC
$5,285/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Lake Waccamaw, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,285/mo
$7,727/mo

Assisted living costs in Lake Waccamaw, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,288/mo
Studio
$4,095/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,155/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,163/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Waccamaw 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: Lake Waccamaw, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Waccamaw, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,285/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,727/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Waccamaw, NC:$5,285/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Lake Waccamaw, NC:$7,727/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Lake Waccamaw, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lake Waccamaw, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lake Waccamaw 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lake Waccamaw, NC$5,729/mo$5,297/mo+8.2%
North Carolina$5,729/mo$5,264/mo+8.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Lake Waccamaw, NC
2024 average cost:$5,729/mo
2023 average cost:$5,297/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,729/mo
2023 average cost:$5,264/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lake Waccamaw, 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 Lake Waccamaw.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lake Waccamaw

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake Waccamaw

Shallotte Assisted Living, Inc.

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This is an older community but has undergone many upgrades. The Administrator went out of his way to transition my uncooperative mother. She now loves it and has many friends. She also can't wait to get back to her new "home" when we take her on outings. I am completely satisfied with the ...
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Lake Waccamaw review score based on 744 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 744 reviews of 18 Lake Waccamaw assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake Waccamaw 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

Lake Waccamaw review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Lake Waccamaw, NC18 facilities
8.8
Elizabethtown, NC0 facilities
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Leland, NC0 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake Waccamaw 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 744 reviews of 18 Lake Waccamaw assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Waccamaw 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.
Lake Waccamaw, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
3.6
Friendliness
4.6
3.6
Care services
4.4
3.3
Staff
4.5
3.5
Meals & dining
4.0
3.2
Activities
4.3
3.2
Value for cost*
4.4
3.2
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Lake Waccamaw assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Waccamaw assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Waccamaw, 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 Lake Waccamaw 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 Lake Waccamaw that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake Waccamaw, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.9%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.2%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.8%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.7%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.6%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.4%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.7%
45.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Waccamaw 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 Lake Waccamaw Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Waccamaw, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.1%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.2%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.6%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Waccamaw 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 Lake Waccamaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.7%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.6%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Waccamaw 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 Lake Waccamaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
3.8%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.5%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
14.6%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.3%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Waccamaw 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 Lake Waccamaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.4%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.2%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.9%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.2%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.3%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.7%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.7%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
19.5%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
14.6%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.2%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake Waccamaw

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

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Lake Pointe Assisted Living, Smith Family Care Home and West Bladen Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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