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Photo of Navion of Goldsboro
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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18 reviews
9.2
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18 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
39%
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0%
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We have had my grandma here since July 2024 and the transformation has been amazing! She was not excited about moving into assisted living but the entire staff has been so welcoming, patient, and kind. They...
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 our assisted living community, located just a short drive from downtown Goldsboro, N.C., we believe social relationships and friendships are integral to aging well and living well. Whether you’re gathering in the group family room to watch a movie, joining in an arts & crafts project or...
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8.6
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3 reviews
8.6
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3 reviews
5 star
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4 star
33%
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I want to give thanks to the staff at Eagles Pointe. I placed my grandma there a few months ago and she loves the staff there. They spoil her with personal one on one time while doing her nails, taking 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.
Now Open in Goldsboro!A pleasant room, a hot, fresh meal, a game night with new friends - Eagles Pointe in Goldsboro, NC combines all the comforts of home with the health and personal care needed to live fully and comfortably.Our staff is dedicated to providing a safe, warm, engaging environment...
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7.8
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13 reviews
7.8
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13 reviews
5 star
8%
4 star
61%
3 star
8%
2 star
15%
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8%
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Meadowview was good. Rating 4. The community was not cut out for my sister because of her specific needs of personal care. -- There was No Low Sodium menu. --Poor hospital transport service. --No attention...
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.
Meadowview assisted living community can be found in, Smithfield, North Carolina, a tiny town counting approximately 13,000 inhabitants. Small as the town might be, there's no shortage of cultural places. Smithfield is home to Johnston Health, the Ava Gardner Museum, part of the UNC System and a...
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33 Floor plans available
7.7
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23 reviews
7.7
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23 reviews
5 star
44%
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13%
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9%
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The staff at Brookdale Country Day Road was very kind and went out of their way to make sure that everybody stayed connected. Moving in and getting set up was simple and streamlined. Any help that we needed...
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.
Our community, set on 3 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet residential area of Goldsboro, N.C.,  offers premium assisted living services for seniors.We offer a holistic approach to care that provides a true sense of purpose as we meet emotional, mental, physical and...
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11 Floor plan available
7.3
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37 reviews
7.3
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37 reviews
5 star
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They are very nice and friendly. There housekeeping skills are lacking. Dusting and vacuuming rooms and helping residents putting things away such as laundry and personal items. Sometimes the laundry isn't...
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.
Life feels easy at our verdant community in Smithfield, North Carolina. Take a stroll along our lushly landscaped walking paths, or rock gently in one of the traditionally-styled chairs that line our front porch. We’ve designed our Brookdale Smithfield campus to be comfortable and yet have...
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7.0
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4 reviews
7.0
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Autumn House Care of Johnson County is a small, quiet, rural facility. Female only. Not a large staff but adequate for the number of residents. They communicate well with the family. We didn't need...
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.
Autumn Home Care of Johnston County is an assisted living community located in Selma, North Carolina. If you are looking for a comfortable and supportive environment to call home, then look no further than Autumn Home Care of Johnston County. Originally a railroad town, Selma has grown into an...
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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.
Fremont Rest Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet town of Fremont, North Carolina. Fremont is a peaceful town with a wonderful sense of community. Although it is small, it is an active town with many different things to do and see. There is a library, several...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset court of Goldsboro offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset court of Goldsboro, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...
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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Cost of assisted living in Princeton, NC

The average cost of senior living in Princeton is $3,813 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Olive, NC with an average of $3,486 per month.

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

Princeton, NC
$3,813/mo
$4,570/mo

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

Princeton, NC
$3,813/mo
U.S. national average
$4,605/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,813/mo
$5,434/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,323/mo
Studio
$5,525/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,625/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,950/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Princeton over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Princeton, 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 Princeton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Princeton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Princeton

Spring Arbor of Wilson

4.8
My loved one feels like she's at home, and she has met some great people there. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the care has been very good.

Brookdale Country Day Road in Goldsboro, NC

4.9
I would tell others this is definitely a place to consider. There is good value for the money here. I felt my loved one was safe and well cared for by the staff. The staff were good at communicating with the family with any questions or concerns we had.

Autumn Home Care of Johnston County in Selma, NC

4.0
Lovely campus, lovely staff, lovely all around experience! I would recommend it to anyone looking for a sweet place for their mom!

Princeton review score based on 27 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 9 Princeton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Princeton 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

Princeton review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Princeton, NC9 facilities
8.1
Pine Level, NC144 facilities
8.2
Micro, NC134 facilities

Review subcategories for Princeton 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 27 reviews of 9 Princeton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Princeton 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.
Princeton, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.4
Friendliness
4.1
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.1
Staff
4.0
4.4
Meals & dining
3.3
4.0
Activities
3.5
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Princeton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Princeton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Princeton, 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 Princeton 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 Princeton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Princeton, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
53%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
49%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
54.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Princeton 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 Princeton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Princeton, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Princeton 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 Princeton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Princeton, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
40.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
13.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Princeton 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 Princeton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Princeton, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Princeton 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 Princeton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Princeton, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
50.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
37.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
29.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Princeton

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 Princeton protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Navion of Goldsboro, Gabriel Manor and Eagles Pointe are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Princeton, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

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