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Assisted living costs in Zara average about $3,687 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 50 communities in Zara. Our detailed directory has 337 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.

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Photo of Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle
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Staff has been very proactive in calling with any changes in my Mom's health and treating appropriately. A family member goes weekly and staff is always interacting with the patients. We are very pleased...
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.
Person Centered. Service Focused. Passion Driven. Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle is an exceptional new option for Senior Living in southeastern North Carolina. Arbor Landing offers residents Retirement Living with Assisted Services. A unique alternative for seniors, the community combines just the...
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Photo of Spring Arbor of Wilmington
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9.6
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40 reviews
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40 reviews
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Food was a big thing for us. Mom stopped eating because she didn't like what they cooked. They also pressured her to go and eat in the dining room.
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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Photo of The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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62 reviews
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62 reviews
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The staff was very caring and responsive to my mom's needs, especially as she needed more and more care towards the end of her life.
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.
The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach is an assisted living and memory care community located in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in waterfront Horry County and home to just over 14,000 people. A beautiful waterfront tourist city, North Myrtle Beach is a relaxed community that residents will enjoy....
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Photo of TerraBella Southport
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9.3
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33 reviews
9.3
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33 reviews
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I loved the way the memory staff was attentive to the residents and called them by name. The rooms were kept clean with daily housekeeping. The meals were okay. What could be improved is keeping the loved...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
Photo of Morningside of Wilmington
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9.0
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39 reviews
9.0
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39 reviews
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They are really wonderful. They make new people feel at home and helpful. My only negative feedback is it is hard to get follow up w nursing to communicate with family and help patient with appts
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.
Morningside of Wilmington is a beautiful, safe and friendly community offering spacious assisted living apartments and Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery program for people with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. All of these needs can be found in one comfortable, secure, and...
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Photo of River Park Senior Living
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88 Floor plans available
9.0
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16 reviews
9.0
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16 reviews
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It's sooo expensive, but maybe up to par either way others. Mom loves where she lives. She's made so many friends there. We also feel that she's safe and that's more important than anything.
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.
Located on the coast of South Carolina in the heart of the North Grand Strand, River Park Senior Living is a newly-built, non-profit, conveniently located continuing care community, close to dining, shopping, entertainment and medical facilities. River Park is situated on more than 20 acres of...
Photo of The Barclay at Little River
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.8
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39 reviews
8.8
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39 reviews
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The facility administration was friendly and helpful when problems arose. Once Mom established some friends, her experience was enhanced. Plenty of activities and social hours to bring people together.
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.
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Photo of New Hanover House
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8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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6 reviews
5 star
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17%
2 star
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New Hanover House has been a wonderful transition from Independent Living to Assisted Living. The price is the best we have found in Wilmington with no levels of care increases. It is all inclusive with the...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, New Hanover House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Hanover House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
Photo of Rivers Edge of Lumberton
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2.0
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6 reviews
2.0
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6 reviews
5 star
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Please disregard any reviews prior to Jan 1st, 2021! prior to this date the facility was Lumberton assisted living. The new ownership has completely renovated and change the culture for employees 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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Lumberton Assisted Living located at 550 Bailey Road in Lumberton. Lumberton Assisted Living offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit...
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This community is great and it has a home feeling to it. I am impressed with the entire staff. They are all caring and genuinely seem to care about the residents. They know the residents by name as well as...
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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Photo of Stonebridge at Woodbury Assisted Living and Memory Care
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The Stonebridge community is a very beautiful and clean community with friendly staff. We like where it is located but we do have one complaint. We put money into our loved ones trust account to use 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.
Photo of Lake Pointe Assisted Living
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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.
Lake Waccamaw Senior Living provides a home-like atmosphere with cozy living rooms, dining room, comfortable bedrooms with your furnishing if desired. We offer daily activities and outings, in house pharmacy service, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to enhance...
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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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.
Poplar Heights Center is a senior community in quaint Elizabethtown, NC. An hour from the North Carolina beaches, our small town is personable and welcoming with unlimited services and amenities. Residents enjoy the newly renovated downtown area with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. ...
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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.
West Bladen Assisted Living is a located in stunning Bladenboro, NC. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, serene and peaceful living quarters and an abundance of beautiful wildlife, this residential community is one that seniors love to call their home. Family members coming to visit a loved one...
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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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Every time I visit, which is often, I always see a staff cleaning the rooms and the restrooms. It always smells clean here. My dad is doing well in his new environment. The staff are very helpful. He is...
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.
Welcome to Wallace Gardens Care Center. To us, caring is more than providing excellent services. It's also being a companion and treating each guest with the upmost dignity, respect and compassion. Nestled in a beautiful, safe home-like environment. Wallace Gardens is conveniently located...
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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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My mom has been at the Kempton for almost a year now. The staff have all been fantastic. Her level of care has fluctuated based on needs at the time. The activities are frequent and engaging. She has become...
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.
The Kempton at Brightmore provides a comfortable, safe and secure environment for senior adults who find living alone is no longer feasible. Our friendly staff encourages and assists each resident to live as independently as possible. Our program is designed for individuals who may need...
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My father was well taken care of there. They went out of there way to make him feel at home and cared for. The home is older but has gone under a new remodeling. I was very pleased with the way they care...
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.
At Shallotte Assisted Living we offer Private Pay and Medicaid Programs. Also, eighty beds are provided for individuals requiring assistance, but who desire to live as independently as possible. Each resident maintains high level of freedom in a semi-private room while at the same time receiving...
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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.
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This community is beautiful with lots of different amenities. The care team has been truly a light to my loved one. They are always making sure her needs are being met and making her feel comfortable in her...
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.
Cedar Cove Assisted Living is located in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Situated in the heart of Wilmington, residents can enjoy the historic river district and the Riverwalk that makes its way around the Cape Fear River and three island beaches. Named 'The Next Big Thing' by...
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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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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Zara, NC

The average cost of senior living in Zara is $3,687 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Watha, NC with an average of $2,633 per month.

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

Zara, NC
$3,687/mo

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

Zara, NC
$3,687/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,687/mo
$4,534/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,615/mo
Studio
$5,321/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,264/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,336/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,523/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Zara over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Zara, 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 Zara.

What families are saying about assisted living in Zara

Recent reviews for assisted living in Zara

River Park Senior Living in Little River, SC

4.0
We had a good experience with River Park Senior Living. Very nicely kept facility. People are nice. They have a reasonable amount of activities for the residents. Overall we're very pleased.

Stonebridge at Woodbury Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hampstead, NC

4.8
The staff are very friendly and very adamant about their pandemic protocols. I would recommend the community to others. My friend one has not complained about the food. They have stopped activities due to the pandemic.

Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC

4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and caring staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of staff members towards residents at various communities, such as Spring Arbor of Wilmington and River Park Senior Living. Families praise the staff's dedication to ensuring their loved ones' needs are met and their overall happiness. ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Communities like Morningside of Wilmington and The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach offer an extensive range of activities to keep residents socially active and engaged. Reviews mention activities such as singing, games, and group outings to local attractions.
Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Reviews from TerraBella Southport, River Park Senior Living, and The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach stress the importance of cleanliness and ongoing maintenance in residents' satisfaction with their living environments. They mention the care taken to maintain private rooms, communal areas, a ...
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Supportive communication between families and staff. Throughout reviews, families express appreciation for the open and consistent communication between staff and loved ones, allowing them to be informed about care and ensuring their peace of mind. For example, at TerraBella Southport and River Park Senior Living, staff regularly engage with f ...
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Flexible and accommodating staff. Reviews for Spring Arbor of Wilmington and Morningside of Wilmington commend the adaptability of community staff in addressing residents' unique needs, particularly in regards to pet policies and care levels. This flexibility adds to the sense of individualized care provided at these communi ...
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Delicious and customized meals. Communities like TerraBella Southport, The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, and River Park Senior Living prioritize quality meals and dietary accommodations to cater to residents' preferences and dietary restrictions. Families consistently mention their loved ones' enjoyment of the food offer ...
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Zara review score based on 110 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 110 reviews of 39 Zara assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Zara review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Zara review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Zara, NC39 facilities
7.7
East Arcadia, NC47 facilities
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Sandyfield, NC8 facilities

Review subcategories for Zara assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 110 reviews of 39 Zara assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Zara resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Zara, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.1
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Zara assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zara assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zara, 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 Zara 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 Zara 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
35.9%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.8%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41%
47.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.3%
52.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Zara 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 Zara Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Zara, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.9%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Zara 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 Zara partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zara, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.3%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.8%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
16.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Zara 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 Zara communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zara 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 Zara offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.8%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.6%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Zara

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 Zara protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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