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It is very nice there. My Mom is doing pretty well there. Very nice community. Caring caregivers, very clean and just the right amount of activities.
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.
Sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. In our community, you can connect with others who share similar interests so you can enjoy a vibrant life. You’ll experience a sense of connection in our community, where neighbors become friends...
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My dad recently moved into Home Place and we have been quite pleased. He seems happy, has learned the routine, talks about being well fed and enjoying the food. What we appreciate is that the women manning...
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.
Homeplace of Burlington is centrally located between Raleigh and Winston-Salem in Burlington, North Carolina. Our community is two miles north of I-85/40 close to downtown, shopping and 3.5 miles from Alamance Regional Medical Center. Upon entering our community our comfortable interior,...
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8.2
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8.2
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51 reviews
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What we like the most about Chatham Ridge is that it is a smaller and intimate community, so the staff really get to know my mom and her family.
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.
We're excited to be bringing the best in assisted living and memory care to the Triangle. Chatham Ridge Assisted Living will be located in Polks Village in southern Chapel Hill, just south of the Orange County/Chatham County line. We anticipate opening in December of 2014. What can you expect...
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8.0
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8.0
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I moved my mom to Adorable Senior Living after she sustained a terrible fall at another facility. The ladies at Adorable were nothing but kind and caring. They showed compassion for the resident and...
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.
Adorable Senior Living is a 17 bed Assisted Living facility located in Hillsborough NC. We have been at location for more than 50 years with new ownership in the last 4 years. Our staff members have over 25 years combined in senior care.We are located near historic district in downtown...
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We thought Mebane Ridge was a great place for mom to be. We picked this community because it was close to home, warm home like feeling inside, and they had a memory care unit.
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.
Mebane Ridge Assisted Living is located in the city of Mebane, North Carolina, a part of Orange and Alamance Counties. This community offers seniors a caring place to live, giving them the support that they need on a regular basis. Mebane provides residents and guests with attractions and things...
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I think the staff generally cares for the well-being of the residents. They do call them by their names and do tend to know the specifics of each resident and their needs. I am pleased when they address them...
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.
With two senior living options, including Assisted Living and our personalized Memory Care, our community is perfect for area residents who can benefit from available 24-hour care and service and a lifestyle free of worries that discards the heavy-duty of maintaining a home.Here at TerraBella...
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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 Golden Years Assisted Living community is located in the gorgeous area of Burlington, NC. If you are in the market for an area that has a small town charm, then Burlington, NC may be just right for you. There are a number of parks and other recreation areas that will allow a senior to get out...
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Mother in law has been at Alamance House for four years. In that time she has been well taken care of, made new friends, Her medical needs have bee well taken care of with doctors who come to the facility...
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.
Alamance House Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in the hills of North Carolina's Piedmont region. Our caregiving staff makes Alamance House Assisted Living and Memory Care feel like home. We seek to preserve each resident's independence by promoting dignity and individual choice in a...
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My mother is very happy and has settled in at the Stratford Memory Care Unit. She is flourishing in the smaller environment. In fact, she actually thanked me for moving her to The Stratford. I feel 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.
The Stratford is located in the heart of Tarheel Country, yet it is nestled away on three acres of quiet surroundings. The Stratford is a gem that is hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the University and Hospital life, but close enough to be a part of it within minutes. There is a free...
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Everything here has been wonderful here. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff communication with the family and friends has been great. They are responsive to the...
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
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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
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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.
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
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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
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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.
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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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.
Crescent Green Assisted Living Community is nestled in the historic city of Carrboro N.C. Our focus is to offer personalized assistance and supportive services while providing compassionate care in a professionally operated facility.  At Crescent Green we take assisted living...

Cost of assisted living in Saxapahaw, NC

The average cost of senior living in Saxapahaw is $5,277 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitsett, NC with an average of $4,367 per month.

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

Saxapahaw, NC
$5,277/mo
$4,876/mo

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

Saxapahaw, NC
$5,277/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,277/mo
$6,450/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,487/mo
Studio
$6,993/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,657/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,050/mo

Senior living costs in Saxapahaw 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: Saxapahaw, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaxapahaw, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,277/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$6,450/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,867/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Saxapahaw, NC:$5,277/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Saxapahaw, NC:$6,450/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Saxapahaw, NC:$3,867/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Saxapahaw, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Saxapahaw 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
Saxapahaw, NC$6,129/mo$5,321/mo+15.2%
North Carolina$5,572/mo$5,137/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Saxapahaw, NC
2024 average cost:$6,129/mo
2023 average cost:$5,321/mo
Percent change:+15.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,572/mo
2023 average cost:$5,137/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Saxapahaw, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Saxapahaw

Recent reviews for assisted living in Saxapahaw

The Oaks of Alamance in Burlington, NC

4.4
I would recommend this community to others. If there is no follow up by phone Dustin takes care of the issues and then will sometimes follow ups via email.

Mebane Ridge

4.0
Excellent care. There's always room for improvement, but this facility is really up there. The staff are wonderful and the food is good. I'm happy overall with the level of care that they have shown. I would recommend this facility to others.

Adorable Senior Living in Hillsborough, NC

4.8
I am very grateful that I stumbled upon this senior living home nestled in a historical Hillsborough neighborhood. The owners and staff have taken excellent care of my mom and have been very supportive of me as I deal with her continued decline from dementia. I know that my mom is getting the ...
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Saxapahaw review score based on 73 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 73 reviews of 18 Saxapahaw assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Saxapahaw 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

Saxapahaw review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Saxapahaw, NC18 facilities
9.0
Swepsonville, NC19 facilities
9.0
Graham, NC21 facilities

Review subcategories for Saxapahaw 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 73 reviews of 18 Saxapahaw assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Saxapahaw 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.
Saxapahaw, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
4.1
3.7
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Saxapahaw assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saxapahaw assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saxapahaw, 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 Saxapahaw 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 Saxapahaw that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Saxapahaw, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.9%
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
44.4%
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
38.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Saxapahaw 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 Saxapahaw Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saxapahaw, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
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
27.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saxapahaw 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 Saxapahaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saxapahaw, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Saxapahaw 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 Saxapahaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saxapahaw 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 Saxapahaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saxapahaw, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
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
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Saxapahaw

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 Saxapahaw protect seniors.
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Brookdale Burlington, Home Place of Burlington and Chatham Ridge Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Saxapahaw, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Saxapahaw, North Carolina are Brookdale Burlington and Home Place of Burlington. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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