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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Oak Forest, NC
Assisted living costs in Oak Forest average about $3,498 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Oak Forest. Our detailed directory has 47 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Clayton, Dunn and Mount Olive.
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10 reviews
Meadowview is a nice community with caring personnel and services. Personnel is prompt and in touch with the family, if something occurs that we should know about. The activities are warm and welcoming to...
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.
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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7.3
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36 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Brookdale Smithfield and everything was great for her at this facility. The staff was very nice and accommodating. My loved one always said that she enjoyed 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.
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...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Oak Forest, NC
The average cost of senior living in Oak Forest is $3,498 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calypso, NC with an average of $3,181 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Oak Forest, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Oak Forest, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Oak Forest, NC by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Oak Forest, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Oak Forest
Recent reviews for assisted living in Oak Forest
Cadence at Garner by Cogir
4.9
The staff are ALL friendly at Cadence at Garner. They take out my loved one's trash 1-2 times daily and deep clean one time a week. They have a system to communicate with us about special events. They communicate well with changes in medication. My loved one fell one morning recently and the ...
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Green Leaf Care Center in Lillington, NC
4.8
It is a smaller facility, has a good staff and a reasonable cost which meets my mother's needs. Overall, Green Leaf, although somewhat dated, the facility provides care and services necessary to maintain a healthy environment for its residence. Improvement could be made on the food with options ...
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Brookdale Smithfield
4.3
Staff is excellent. Very helpful and very friendly. Facilities are clean and well decorated- feels very "homey." Meals could be better - according to Mom they are often served cold or lukewarm. Then again she is very picky. Cost went way up this new year, but still good value.
Oak Forest assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Forest assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest 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
60%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
40.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
40%
35.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Oak Forest
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 Oak Forest protect seniors.
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Oak Hill Assisted Living, Gabriel Manor and Cadence at Garner by Cogir are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Oak Forest, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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