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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mill Creek, NC

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mill Creek, NC

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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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I loved the way the memory staff was attentive to the residents and called them by name. The rooms were kept clean with daily housekeeping. The meals were okay. What could be improved is keeping the loved...
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 are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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9.0
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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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The approach to care that is focused on the resident's wishes versus a regimented approach is excellent, especially in the case of my mom, who doesn't like to be forced to participate in activities. One...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Great Care From an Industry LeaderMemory care shouldn’t have to mean giving up on a great quality of life. At our warm, comfortable community, we provide services that help seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia thrive. We don’t settle for existing. Instead, our goal for each of our...
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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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This community is beautiful with lots of different amenities. The care team has been truly a light to my loved one. They are always making sure her needs are being met and making her feel comfortable in 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.
Cedar Cove Assisted Living is located in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Situated in the heart of Wilmington, residents can enjoy the historic river district and the Riverwalk that makes its way around the Cape Fear River and three island beaches. Named 'The Next Big Thing' by...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My mom has been at the Kempton for almost a year now. The staff have all been fantastic. Her level of care has fluctuated based on needs at the time. The activities are frequent and engaging. She has become...
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 Kempton at Brightmore provides a comfortable, safe and secure environment for senior adults who find living alone is no longer feasible. Our friendly staff encourages and assists each resident to live as independently as possible. Our program is designed for individuals who may need...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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 Sherwood Manor Rest Home, LLC
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 Coastal Cove of Wilmington
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Mill Creek, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mill Creek is $4,617 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandyfield, NC with an average of $3,602 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Mill Creek, NC, vs. nearby cities

Mill Creek, NC
$4,617/mo
$4,625/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mill Creek, NC, vs. state and national averages

Mill Creek, NC
$4,617/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mill Creek, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,120/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,617/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mill Creek, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,880/mo
Studio
$6,694/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,523/mo

Senior living costs in Mill Creek vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mill Creek, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMill Creek, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,617/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,249/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,120/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,419/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Mill Creek, NC:$4,617/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Mill Creek, NC:$4,249/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Mill Creek, NC:$5,120/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Mill Creek, NC:$4,419/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Mill Creek, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Mill Creek 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Mill Creek, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Mill Creek 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
Mill Creek, NC$6,055/mo$5,815/mo+4.1%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Mill Creek, NC
2024 average cost:$6,055/mo
2023 average cost:$5,815/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,910/mo
2023 average cost:$5,456/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mill Creek

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mill Creek

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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Shallotte Assisted Living, Inc.

5.0
This is an older community but has undergone many upgrades. The Administrator went out of his way to transition my uncooperative mother. She now loves it and has many friends. She also can't wait to get back to her new "home" when we take her on outings. I am completely satisfied with the ...
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The Kempton At Brightmore in Wilmington, NC

4.2
My mother lived at the Kempton for about a year and a half before she passed away unexpectedly in late [date removed]. She loved it there! They had lots of activities that she enjoyed and she made many new friends there. I always found the staff to be friendly & caring and the facility was ...
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Mill Creek nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mill Creek nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mill Creek, 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 Mill Creek nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Mill Creek 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
38.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mill Creek nursing homes

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 Mill Creek Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mill Creek, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mill Creek nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mill Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mill Creek, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mill Creek nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mill Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mill Creek, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mill Creek nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Mill Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
0.5%
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Spring Arbor of Wilmington, TerraBella Southport and Morningside of Wilmington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mill Creek, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 19 nursing homes facilities near Mill Creek, North Carolina. See the full list.
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