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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Southern Shores, NC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Southern Shores, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Southern Shores or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Southern Shores.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Southern Shores for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 20 assisted living facilities in the Southern Shores area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk.
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Mom passed [date removed], but she LOVED Spring Arbor. It's an amazing place, home felt at home surround. She loved the staff, and they loved her. I visited everyday sometimes twice a day. Never a concern...
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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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
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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.
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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This community is doing well so far for my mom. She seems happy. The staff is friendly and fantastic. They try to engage her to join the activities. She eats 3 meals a day and she says its good. It stays...
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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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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The communication is excellent, they call frequently to give updates and let us know anything we need to. The room sizes are wonderful, and the food is very good. I would recommend this facility to...
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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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.
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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.
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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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
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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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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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....
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.
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...
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.
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.
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My sister is doing really good here. She is doing better here then what she was doing at home. They are helping her with everything. They always make sure that she does go to the hospital when needed. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Edenton Primetime Retirement Center located at 106 Mark Drive in Edenton. Edenton Primetime offers quality assisted living in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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.
Edenton House is an assisted living community located in Edenton, NC. Edenton was the first colonial town of North Carolina & recently voted by Forbes.com as one of America's Prettiest Towns. Edenton House is known for the warm & caring environment you are met with upon entering the...
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Cost of assisted living in Southern Shores, NC
The average cost of senior living in Southern Shores is $3,801 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edenton, NC with an average of $2,939 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Southern Shores, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Southern Shores, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Southern Shores vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Southern Shores, NC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Southern Shores over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Southern Shores, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Southern Shores
Recent reviews for assisted living in Southern Shores
Bickford of Virginia Beach
5.0
The communication is excellent, they call frequently to give updates and let us know anything we need to.
The room sizes are wonderful, and the food is very good.
I would recommend this facility to others.
Edenton Primetime Retirement Center
5.0
My husband and I are very happy with Edenton. The staff are good. We have good communication and they are always ready to answer our questions. The community is clean and the grounds are well maintained. The food is good. I would recommend this community.
Brookdale Elizabeth City
5.0
My dad recently moved into this community and from the moment I first spoke to someone through his move-in, the communication was fantastic! Every question answered and Dad received truly a red-carpet welcome.
Southern Shores assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Southern Shores assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Southern Shores, 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 Southern Shores 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 Southern Shores 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
42.1%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.6%
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
36.8%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.4%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Southern Shores 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 Southern Shores 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
31.6%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.6%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Southern Shores 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 Southern Shores 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
10.5%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.5%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
5.3%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
34.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Southern Shores 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 Southern Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.8%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
10.5%
35%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southern Shores 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 Southern Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
21.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.3%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.3%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.3%
40.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.5%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.3%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
28.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.8%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Southern Shores
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 Southern Shores protect seniors.
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Spring Arbor of the Outer Banks, Brookdale Elizabeth City and Tyrrell House are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Southern Shores, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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