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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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14 reviews
8.1
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3 star
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Meeting with [name removed], the intake person was stress-free, comfortable, and certainly eased my anxiety about the situation. My mom loves her new home, her roommate and her are bff's. The staff is very...
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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24 reviews
7.7
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My father is a resident. The staff went out of their way to welcome him. They check on him regularly and he wears a call button which he can use to summon staff if needed. There are many different...
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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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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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
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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
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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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, 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 Magnolia is an assisted living and memory care community located in Clinton, NC. Clinton is a beautiful city with a newly renovated downtown, tree-lined streets, and historic homes. It is known as a friendly and welcoming community where neighbors come together to support one another. The...

Cost of assisted living in Starlight, NC

The average cost of senior living in Starlight is $3,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Warsaw, NC with an average of $3,008 per month.

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

Starlight, NC
$3,659/mo
$3,486/mo

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

Starlight, NC
$3,659/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,659/mo
$5,317/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,130/mo
Studio
$6,538/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,150/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,075/mo

Senior living costs in Starlight 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: Starlight, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStarlight, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,659/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,317/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,105/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Starlight, NC:$3,659/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Starlight, NC:$5,317/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Starlight, NC:$4,105/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Starlight, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Starlight 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
Starlight, NC$4,890/mo$5,103/mo-4.2%
North Carolina$5,410/mo$5,059/mo+6.9%
National$5,321/mo$5,062/mo+5.1%
Starlight, NC
2024 average cost:$4,890/mo
2023 average cost:$5,103/mo
Percent change:-4.2%
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 Starlight, 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 Starlight.

What families are saying about assisted living in Starlight

Recent reviews for assisted living in Starlight

Brookdale Country Day Road in Goldsboro, NC

5.0
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 was provided or they helped us find services to assist. There were a lot of interesting ...
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Autumn Home Care of Johnston County in Selma, NC

4.8
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 activities just a peaceful place. So if you need that, another home may suit you better.

Woodard Care, Inc. in Goldsboro, NC

4.5
This is an older Assisted Living Home, the rooms are basic, and clean, the staff is very good, my wife has been there about 2 months now and I have not had any issues, meals are great she eats most of what fixed, seating room is comfortable for the patients, over all I give it 4 stars due to ...
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Starlight assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Starlight assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Starlight, 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 Starlight 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 Starlight 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
33.3%
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
33.3%
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
33.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Starlight 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 Starlight Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Starlight, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
8.3%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Starlight 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 Starlight partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Starlight, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Starlight 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 Starlight communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Starlight, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Starlight 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 Starlight offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Starlight, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Starlight

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

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Eagles Pointe, Meadowview and Brookdale Country Day Road are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Starlight, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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