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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Hillsborough, NC

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From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Hillsborough for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 5 assisted living facilities in the Hillsborough area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

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Photo of Adorable Senior Living
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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...
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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The staff was incredibly friendly and really seemed attentive to my mother. No matter when we dropped by, and we intentionally did so randomly, the facility was clean, the staff seemed happy and so did the...
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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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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, Independent 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.
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.
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Hillsborough, NC

The average cost of senior living in Hillsborough is $5,074 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roxboro, NC with an average of $4,343 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hillsborough, NC vs. nearby cities

Hillsborough, NC
$5,074/mo
$5,340/mo
$5,195/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hillsborough, NC vs. the state and national average

Hillsborough, NC
$5,074/mo
U.S. national average
$4,648/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hillsborough vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,074/mo
$6,236/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Hillsborough, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$5,150/mo
Studio
$7,263/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,525/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough.

What families are saying about assisted living in Hillsborough

Recent reviews for assisted living in Hillsborough

Carolina Reserve of Durham

5.0
I recently visited a family member that resides here and all I can say is WOW! From the upper management down to housekeeping, you can see they all truly care! I cannot be more pleased to know my family lives here! If I could give higher than 5 stars I would.

Adorable Senior Living in Hillsborough, NC

4.9
Smaller facility allows for a smaller ratio of patients to caregivers. They have the ability to keep a close watch on your loved one.

The Canterbury House in Roxboro, NC

5.0
We chose Canterbury House because it is very close to our home so it makes it convenient. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. The appearance of the community is just very warm and welcoming. When we visited the community everyone was very welcoming and extremely friendly. We are very ...
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Hillsborough assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillsborough assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hillsborough, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hillsborough, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
31.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hillsborough, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
34.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hillsborough, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hillsborough, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
28.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hillsborough

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Hillsborough protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Meadowmont, Brookdale Burlington and Carolina Reserve of Durham are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Hillsborough, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 5 assisted living facilities near Hillsborough, North Carolina. See the full list.

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