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Photo of Spring Arbor of Kinston
33 Photos available
9.8
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23 reviews
9.8
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23 reviews
5 star
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13%
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Admin staff is always eager to help and answer questions for me. Most of the staff are always smiling when they enter my Mom's room. They are willing to do little extra things that might come up unexpectedly...
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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Photo of Spring Arbor of Wilmington
33 Photos available
9.7
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46 reviews
9.7
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46 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
30%
3 star
11%
2 star
2%
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Staff which included nurses, kitchen help & especially the activities director, [name removed], genuinely cared for my mom & the other residents. Many times the office staff would step up if need be as well,...
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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Photo of Navion of Goldsboro
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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20 reviews
9.3
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20 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
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They've done a very good job of taking care of mom. It took her awhile to adjust but they hung in there with her. They have activities including bus trips which she loves.
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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Photo of Morningside of Wilmington
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9.0
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43 reviews
9.0
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43 reviews
5 star
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4 star
26%
3 star
12%
2 star
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My experience with A Place For Mom ha been nothing but the best. I took care of my mom for several years and was very nervous about placing her in a facility. Everyone was reassuring, helpful, informative,...
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.
Morningside of Wilmington is a beautiful, safe and friendly community offering spacious assisted living apartments and Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery program for people with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. All of these needs can be found in one comfortable, secure, and...
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Photo of Harmony at Hope Mills
1111 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.0
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47 reviews
9.0
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47 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
30%
3 star
13%
2 star
2%
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The workers at Harmony at Hope Mills are diligent and kind to [name removed]. The meals are good and nutritious. She has found a friend and is adjusting well . i’m pleased with care once a month they have a...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Hope MillsAssisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Fayetteville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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88 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.9
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46 reviews
8.9
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46 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
26%
3 star
9%
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Heritage place is a great place for Mom. The rooms are clean, the hallways are roomy and wide, the staff are friendly and accommodating. The food needs to have more variety, but it is nutritious.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Around here, we say that Heritage Place is Full of Life. It’s true. Keeping our Resident engaged, socially, physically and spiritually makes all the difference. It’s why the people who live and who work here seem to have a special SPARK every day. Programming and events range from lectures and...
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8.8
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14 reviews
8.8
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14 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
36%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
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It's Great my Father is getting the best care that he's ever received and will receive thank you. Definitely 10/10 recommend!
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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Photo of Eagles Pointe
1010 Photos available
8.6
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3 reviews
8.6
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3 reviews
5 star
67%
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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...
Photo of Meadowview
55 Photos available
8.1
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14 reviews
8.1
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14 reviews
5 star
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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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1717 Photos available
8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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6 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
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3 star
17%
2 star
17%
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New Hanover House has been a wonderful transition from Independent Living to Assisted Living. The price is the best we have found in Wilmington with no levels of care increases. It is all inclusive with 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.
Whether for you or a loved one, New Hanover House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Hanover House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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Photo of Brookdale Country Day Road
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.7
Review score
24 reviews
7.7
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24 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
13%
3 star
29%
2 star
8%
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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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Photo of The Addison of Fayetteville
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.5
Review score
23 reviews
7.5
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23 reviews
5 star
30%
4 star
17%
3 star
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2 star
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I have had my mother in this facility for over a year now. I have found the staff to be some of the kindest and compassionate people you could want to take care of your family members. They work hard to keep...
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 Addison of Fayetteville, a Senior Lifestyle Community, is proud to offer the highest quality of care in Assisted Living and Memory Care to local seniors and beyond. We have been serving Seniors in the Fayetteville and surrounding areas for over 10 years. We are proud that many of our staff...
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Photo of Onslow House
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Onslow House offers a caring atmosphere,active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Onslow House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
Photo of Lighthouse Village
99 Photos available
7.0
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12 reviews
7.0
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12 reviews
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they are doing great with my loved one. We have no problems at all. I have never seen anything dirty or out of the way. They take good care of the patients and the patients rooms to make sure that they are...
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 Lighthouse Village assisted living community can be found in the beautiful city of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Here you will find numerous restaurants, shopping, museums, and aquariums to explore. If you love the outdoors, then you will have the opportunity to fish on the quiet lakes, golf,...
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Photo of Brookdale Smithfield
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
6.7
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37 reviews
6.7
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37 reviews
5 star
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3 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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Photo of Rivers Edge of Lumberton
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2.0
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6 reviews
2.0
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6 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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Please disregard any reviews prior to Jan 1st, 2021! prior to this date the facility was Lumberton assisted living. The new ownership has completely renovated and change the culture for employees and...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Lumberton Assisted Living located at 550 Bailey Road in Lumberton. Lumberton Assisted Living offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit...
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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.
Photo of Gardens of Rose Hill
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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Every time I visit, which is often, I always see a staff cleaning the rooms and the restrooms. It always smells clean here. My dad is doing well in his new environment. The staff are very helpful. He is...
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.
Welcome to Wallace Gardens Care Center. To us, caring is more than providing excellent services. It's also being a companion and treating each guest with the upmost dignity, respect and compassion. Nestled in a beautiful, safe home-like environment. Wallace Gardens is conveniently located...
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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...
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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.
Photo of Wellington Park
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.
Photo of Poplar Heights Center
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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.
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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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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My mother passed at Lenore assisted-living in July . It has taken me a while to write this review but I want to let anyone who is looking for a place for their loved to know that I couldn’t have asked...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Lenior Assisted Living located at 2773 Pinewood Home Drive in Pink Hill. Lenoir Assisted Living offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit...

Cost of assisted living in Waycross, NC

The average cost of senior living in Waycross is $3,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wallace, NC with an average of $2,633 per month.

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

Waycross, NC
$3,678/mo
$3,008/mo
$3,094/mo

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

Waycross, NC
$3,678/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,678/mo
$4,668/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,904/mo
Studio
$5,551/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,789/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,505/mo

Senior living costs in Waycross 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: Waycross, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaycross, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,678/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,668/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,918/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Waycross, NC:$3,678/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Waycross, NC:$4,668/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Waycross, NC:$3,918/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waycross, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waycross 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
Waycross, NC$5,096/mo$4,858/mo+4.9%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Waycross, NC
2024 average cost:$5,096/mo
2023 average cost:$4,858/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waycross, 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 Waycross.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waycross

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waycross

Stonebridge at Woodbury Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hampstead, NC

4.8
The staff are very friendly and very adamant about their pandemic protocols. I would recommend the community to others. My friend one has not complained about the food. They have stopped activities due to the pandemic.

Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC

4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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Lighthouse Village in Jacksonville, NC

4.2
Our families experience was for only about two weeks before our loved one pased, but the staff members we encountered were very friendly. The location of the community is probably our number one factor for choosing this community. Unfortunately, our loved one was not able to participate in any ...
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Waycross review score based on 121 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 121 reviews of 61 Waycross assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waycross 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

Waycross review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Waycross, NC61 facilities
8.0
Magnolia, NC10 facilities
0
Harrells, NC7 facilities

Review subcategories for Waycross 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 121 reviews of 61 Waycross assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waycross 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.
Waycross, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Waycross assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waycross assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waycross, 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 Waycross 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 Waycross 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
36.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.1%
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
39.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waycross 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 Waycross Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waycross, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waycross 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 Waycross partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waycross, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Waycross 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 Waycross communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waycross, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waycross 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 Waycross offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waycross, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
23%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
16.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waycross

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

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