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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Mills, NC
Assisted living costs in South Mills average about $3,613 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in South Mills. Our detailed directory has 45 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 Chesapeake, Suffolk and Elizabeth City.
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My mother is currently a resident at Brookdale Elizabeth City. My biggest issue is with communication. Several things are prompting me to remove my mother from there in the next few weeks. I would recommend...
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.
Define your day, every day.As you get older, you sometimes need a little help. Here we can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too. With assisted living and memory care on one campus, we customize your care to meet your specific...
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5's across the board. Coming up on 2 years this August, and I have not had one complaint. The food is good. The entertainment director is fantastic. There is lots to do and they go out on trips to different...
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.
Cedar Manor Assisted Living is an affiliate of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Cedar Manor offers a comfortable, supportive atmosphere to enjoy your independence in a secure, peaceful, wooded setting. Each private suite features kitchenettes, individual climate control and bathrooms with...
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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, Currituck House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Currituck House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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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.
Waterbrooke of Elizabeth City is a 130 bed assisted living community that emphasizes excellence in resident care while promoting dignity, respect and independence. We offer services that are rarely offered in other communities, including an in-house physician, in-house psychiatrist, and a...
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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.
Lav'm Adult Residence Lav'm Adult Residence is an assisted living community located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The community is located in a mostly residential area with a few businesses, which creates a quiet, home-like setting for the community's residents without sacrificing nearby conveniences....
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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.
Whitehurst ManorWhitehurst Manor offers a great assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Chesapeake, VA their home. The city of Chesapeake offers beautiful parks and outdoor space, with opportunities for hiking or just enjoying the weather. The city also offers many museums...
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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.
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The Vero at Chesapeake brings the historic and vibrant spirit of coastal Virginia to senior living. With a range of options that includes Independent-Style Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, our residents have access to everything they need for a life with joy and purpose.We are...
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Cost of assisted living in South Mills, NC
The average cost of senior living in South Mills is $3,613 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edenton, NC with an average of $2,939 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Mills, NC vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Mills, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in South Mills
Recent reviews for assisted living in South Mills
Harmony at Oakbrooke in Chesapeake, VA
4.3
It was a great place for my mom while she was relatively healthy.
After she got sick and needed advanced medical care, the CNAs on the staff did their best but were not trained to deal with extremely sick patients.
I would recommend Harmony at Oakbrooke for independent living and ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor in Chesapeake, VA
5.0
My mom came to Georgian manor in bad shape. She had been hospitalized and had rehab for two months. She was depressed and had little motivation to do anything.
This place has turned my mom around!!!!
The staff is awesome and she has not only put on weight but is engaged in most of the ...
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First Choice Assisted Living LLC in Chesapeake, VA
4.1
The staff is very caring and I think this is a great place for your loved one. The food is good and the community has restaurants close by if you want something different. I would recommend this community to others.
South Mills assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Mills assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Mills, 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 South Mills 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 South Mills 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
41.7%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.2%
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
41.7%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Mills 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 South Mills 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
33.3%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Mills 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 South Mills 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
25%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
39.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in South Mills 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 South Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Mills 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 South Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
30.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
33.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Mills
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 South Mills protect seniors.
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Chesapeake Place Senior Living, Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor and Brookdale Elizabeth City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Mills, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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