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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wilmington, NC

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Wilmington, NC area.

We found 15 communities near Wilmington, NC
Cape Fear Home Care

Cape Fear Home Care

513 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401 (4.1 mi from city center)
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Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare

3029 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 (5.1 mi from city center)
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Comfort Keepers - Sea Bright Inc.

Comfort Keepers - Sea Bright Inc.

3975 A Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 (5.4 mi from city center)
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Holiday Lake Shore Commons

Holiday Lake Shore Commons

1402 Hospital Plaza Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 (6.1 mi from city center)
Independent Living
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Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe

Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe

2771 Compass Pointe South Wynd NE, Leland, NC 28451 (6.6 mi from city center)
Independent Living
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Home Instead - Wilmington, NC

Home Instead - Wilmington, NC

1804 Glen Meade, Wilmington, NC 28403 (6.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
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Senior Helpers - Wilmington, NC

Senior Helpers - Wilmington, NC

2311 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 (6.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
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Brookdale Wilmington

Brookdale Wilmington

3501 Converse Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 (7.3 mi from city center)
Memory Care
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Morningside of Wilmington

Morningside of Wilmington

2744 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28412 (7.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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Kennedy Companion Care of Wilmington NC

Kennedy Companion Care of Wilmington NC

100A Old Eastwood Rd STE 108, Wilmington, NC 28403 (7.8 mi from city center)
Home Care
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Synergy HomeCare Wilmington

Synergy HomeCare Wilmington

4610 Holly Tree Rd. Suite 201, Wilmington, NC 28409 (8.2 mi from city center)
Home Care
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The Woods at Holly Tree

The Woods at Holly Tree

4610 Holly Tree Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409 (8.2 mi from city center)
Independent Living
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Cambridge Village of Wilmington

Cambridge Village of Wilmington

75 Cavalier Dr., Wilmington, NC 28405 (8.8 mi from city center)
Independent Living
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New Hanover House

New Hanover House

3915 Stedwick Ct, Wilmington, NC 28412 (8.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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Spring Arbor of Wilmington

Spring Arbor of Wilmington

809 John D Barry Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412 (8.9 mi from city center)
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  • Cape Fear Home Care
  • Maxim Healthcare
  • Comfort Keepers - Sea Bright Inc.
  • Holiday Lake Shore Commons
  • Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe
  • Home Instead - Wilmington, NC
  • Senior Helpers - Wilmington, NC
  • Brookdale Wilmington
  • Morningside of Wilmington
  • Kennedy Companion Care of Wilmington NC
  • Synergy HomeCare Wilmington
  • The Woods at Holly Tree
  • Cambridge Village of Wilmington
  • New Hanover House
  • Spring Arbor of Wilmington

Senior Living Statistics for Wilmington, North Carolina

Senior Housing Costs


Based on data from 2023-2024, the cost of senior housing in Wilmington varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care.
Housing Type Average Cost in Wilmington
Assisted Living $4,283
Memory Care $5,014
Independent Living $3,966
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,981
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $5,812
Nursing Home: Studio $5,500
Nursing Home: One Bedroom N/A
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom N/A
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage N/A

Cost of Living in Wilmington


In 2024, the cost of living in Wilmington includes expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities, which can vary significantly based on the city's location and size.
City Average Cost
Wilmington $4,283
Atkinson $3,141
Sandyfield N/A

Here is how the cost of living in Wilmington compares to North Carolina and the national average:
Area Average Cost
Wilmington $4,283
North Carolina $4,289
United States $4,546

Available Senior Living Facilities in Wilmington


Number of senior living facilities in:

Wilmington

14

Surrounding Area

20

North Carolina

526

Wilmington Demographics


Based on information from 2023, here are some details around the population of Wilmington, such as age distribution for seniors, and racial diversity.

Population:

Wilmington has a population of 21,872.
  • 46.8% Male
  • 53.2% Female

Marital Status:

  • 28.8% Married
  • 22% Divorced
  • 42.1% Never Married
  • 7% Widowed

Age:

Seniors make up about 40.1% of the population.
  • 14.5% in their 50s
  • 13.7% in their 60s
  • 7.7% in their 70s
  • 4.2% in their 80s

Diversity:

  • 55.3% White
  • 34.2% Black
  • 0.5% Asian
  • 0.4% Native
  • 0% Pacific
  • 4.2% Identifying as Other
  • 5.4% Mixed Race
  • 9.4% Hispanic

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Staff Size

We highlighted assisted living communities that offer high staff-to-resident ratios, often with a maximum of eight residents per caregiver.