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Assisted living costs in Orange County average about $4,900 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 158 communities in Orange County. Our detailed directory has 2233 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 The Reserve at Mills Farm
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.I think that everything else about The Reserve is top-notch except for the meals and dining service - that is a negative. Instead of providing meals, they allocate [fee removed] per month toward meals out...
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.
Independent Living NOW OPEN!NOW ACCEPTING Assisted Living and Memory Care reservations! Sales Office Hours:Monday - Friday 9 am - 6:00 pmSaturday: 10 am - 5 pmSunday: 12 pm - 5 pmIf these time frames do not work with your schedule please call Kim Dahl to make an appointment outside of these...
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Last [date removed], I along with my mother and auntie (who both suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease) visited family members in NC. We determined that caring for them required more than one family member’s...
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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My mother is very happy and has settled in at the Stratford Memory Care Unit. She is flourishing in the smaller environment. In fact, she actually thanked me for moving her to The Stratford. I feel 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.
The Stratford is located in the heart of Tarheel Country, yet it is nestled away on three acres of quiet surroundings. The Stratford is a gem that is hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the University and Hospital life, but close enough to be a part of it within minutes. There is a free...
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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.
The Golden Years Assisted Living community is located in the gorgeous area of Burlington, NC. If you are in the market for an area that has a small town charm, then Burlington, NC may be just right for you. There are a number of parks and other recreation areas that will allow a senior to get out...
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THIS FACILITY IS THE TOP-OF-THE-LINE BUILDING. THERE ARE FAMILIES THAT ARE EXPECTING A SKILLED NURSINF FACILITY AND THIS IS NOT WHAT THIS FACILITY IS. THERE ARE FAMILIES THAT CAN NOT TAKE CARE OF THEIR...
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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.
Roxboro Assisted Living offers expert care forseniors who need a helping hand with everyday tasks like dressing, bathing, managing medications, meal preparation and more. Our highly skilled and qualified team of senior experts allow our residents to live anoptimal life and gracefully age in...
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Mother in law has been at Alamance House for four years. In that time she has been well taken care of, made new friends, Her medical needs have bee well taken care of with doctors who come to the facility...
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.
Alamance House Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in the hills of North Carolina's Piedmont region. Our caregiving staff makes Alamance House Assisted Living and Memory Care feel like home. We seek to preserve each resident's independence by promoting dignity and individual choice in a...
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Everything here has been wonderful here. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff communication with the family and friends has been great. They are responsive to the...
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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.
Photo of Blakey Hall Retirement Community
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I've had loved ones at Blakey Hall, the Cottage and the Hamlet for over five years. We have largely been happy with the care, the services available, and the physical environment. We live in an area with...
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.
There are many choices out there for those searching for the perfect place to call home, and we appreciate what an unbelievably difficult decision this is. Blakey Hall Retirement Community is one of the most experienced and premier senior care communities in North Carolina. Opened in 1999 and...
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I am in charge of the care for a family member who because of a serious chronic condition cannot live alone. I have looked at many senior residences. Brookdale MacArthur Park is welcoming and supportive - a...
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.
Our community, located in Cary, N.C., is nestled away in a peaceful, residential area near the Research Triangle, just a short drive from the thriving metro areas of Raleigh and Durham. We offer two levels of care so that should your needs change over time and you require memory care, you have...
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From the moment you walk into Abbotswood at Stonehenge you will realize what a special place it is. Spend some time and you will confirm your initial feelings. You will see smiling faces and happy residents....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Life at Abbotswood at Stonehenge is comfortable and convenient with all the pleasures of home and none of the responsibilities. Whatever your interests and desire for activity, you are free to enjoy the company of friends at community social events, participate in educational enrichment programs...
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Photo of Brookridge 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.
Atwater Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility that offers family type care to your family member.   1.    We provide 24 hour personal care.  2.    We assist the residents with all medications. 3.    We furnish transportation to...
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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.
Caswell House is a lovely one-story assisted living & memory care community nestled in a wooded setting in rural Yanceyville, NC. A great place for those that love the quiet and serenity of the country, and you can sit and rock on our large front porch. Our Memory Care Neighborhood features...
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My mom has been there for a while n its clean the staff is ver caring n nice.[names removed] are awsome people once u get to know them.If i ever have to b n place like that hope its Highgrove Assisted...
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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.
The Highgrove Long Term Care assisted living community resides in the Reidsville, NC area. Known as the 'North Star' of the state, this area is home to many different attractions. If you are a senior looking for a bit of excitement, then the Reidsville area has a lot to offer. The Civil War Trail...
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This community came highly recommend to us, and we can't say anything other then we are completely impressed. When we first walk through the door someone is always there to greet us, and there is no stich...
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.
Photo of Foundation Senior Living
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My mother has made comments that the staff are all very kind to the residence As far as the activities go - It would be nice if they could take the residents on simple outings to somewhere other than target...
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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.
Foundation Senior Living provides services for senior adults who wish to remain as self-reliant as possible while receiving support from care staff, 24/7.We provide care and services to fit the individual lifestyles of seniors who need minimal assistance with activities of daily living while...
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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 brother-in-law has suffered with Parkinson's for over 15 years and recently decompensated to the point of needing more assistance than home care could provide. Assisting my sister with the search for 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.
Here at Guilford House, you'll find a warm, welcoming community with traditional assisted living services and an innovative memory care program, just minutes from downtown Greensboro, NC. It's our goal to help each resident live their 'best life,' every day. Our residents enjoy private or...
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I have been happy with the care from this community. the staff are caring and have been able to meet the needs for the care of my father. The environment is good and the community is clean with an...
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.
Holden Heights is a dedicated memory care community located just off I-40 in Greensboro, convenient to shopping and dining. Our four-story building offers a unique setting for our residents with private or companion rooms, step-in showers, spa room, living areas, and more. Our NorthStar Memory...
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Love everything about the facility except for the food. Great staff, beautiful apartments but my dad hates the food?? Conveyed concern in a meeting but nothing has changed. Many residents complain about 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.
Spring Arbor of Greensboro is a beautiful residential assisted living facility located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Our amenities include a family elegant style dining room with a patio, a salon, a fitness center, furnished and unfurnished rooms. Spring Arbor of Greensboro believes in the...
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I had to move my mom in a short period of time, at the time she was being discharged from rehab. Although the rehab center was recommending long term nursing care, we wanted to have her continue with...
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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 mother has only been a resident at North Pointe of Asheboro for a few weeks, but it has been a blessing! She needed a facility where her medications would be provided as scheduled and where meals would...
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.
North Pointe of Asheboro, a Victorian Senior Care community, is a family owned and operated agency. Victorian Senior Care has been serving the needs of seniors and their families since 1958. North Pointe of Asheboro is conveniently located off Highway 220 South between Greensboro and Asheboro and...
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Due to my mother's bad eyesight, she has to be in an assisted living which has been a difficult adjustment for her. She has a nice room and we are working to make it feel more like home for her. The staff...
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.
Here at Zebulon House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency includes a complete array of services and accommodations.
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We checked my 97 year old mother in-law out of a rehab to NP of Archdale in an independent suite four months ago and we have been very satisfied with the care she gets. With being in one of the independent...
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.
North Pointe of Archdale offers assisted living and respite care in Randolph County, the heart of North Carolina. Located in the scenic triad, convenient to Greensboro and the Sandhills area, North Pointe of Archdale is convenient to Interstate 85. North Pointe of Archdale specializes in...
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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.
COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGE...YOUR PATH TO A RICH RETIREMENT LIFE Surrounded by natural beauty, Countryside Village is situated on 62 wooded acres in NW Guilford County, North Carolina, only minutes from the cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point. Founded in 1981 and family owned and...
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My Mom recently moved into Cadence of Wake Forest. After months of touring communities close by, Mom decided on Cadence. When a room came available, we had a lot to do but it all worked out. Mom loves her...
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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Cost of assisted living in Orange County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Orange County is $4,900 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitsett, NC with an average of $4,392 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Orange County, NC vs. nearby counties

Orange County, NC
$4,900/mo
$5,242/mo

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

Orange County, NC
$4,900/mo
U.S. national average
$4,747/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,900/mo
$5,818/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,256/mo
Studio
$6,559/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,813/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,958/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,695/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Orange County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Orange County, 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 Orange County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Orange County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Orange County

The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

3.9
We picked this community, because we knew some people there. Also the size was good - things were very accessible. Dining and amenities all in the building. We would recommend to other families. Initial issues with staffing and dining are being addressed but not up to par. Lots of staff and ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House in Danville, VA

5.0
We picked this community, because of the friendliness of the staff management cleanliness and out the other patients were being traded it was a super placeThey did a wonderful job with my mom and the staff treated her and the other people like family. I would highly recommend it.

North Pointe of Asheboro in Randleman, NC

5.0
It has been five years this month since Mother chose to make North Pointe of Asheboro her home. I was impressed with the staff and facility on my first visit and have continued to value both even more over the years. An inviting atmosphere and home-like environment greets everyone at the door ...
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Orange County review score based on 599 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 599 reviews of 120 Orange County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Orange County 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

Orange County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Orange County, NC120 facilities
8.5
Hillsborough, NC16 facilities
8.1
Mebane, NC9 facilities

Review subcategories for Orange County 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 599 reviews of 120 Orange County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Orange County 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Meals & dining
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Orange County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orange County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orange County, 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 Orange County 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 Orange County 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
60.8%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.8%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.8%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Orange County 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 Orange County 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
53.3%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45%
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orange County 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 Orange County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orange County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.3%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.8%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Orange County 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 Orange County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orange County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orange County 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 Orange County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orange County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.2%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
31.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.2%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.5%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.5%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
36.7%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
25%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Orange County

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 Orange County protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Burlington, Brookdale Meadowmont and Spring Arbor of Apex are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Orange County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 158 assisted living facilities near Orange County, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Orange County, North Carolina are Brookdale Burlington and Home Place of Burlington. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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