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Assisted living costs in Wise Forks average about $3,807 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 72 communities in Wise Forks. Our detailed directory has 333 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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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...
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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.
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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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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I liked everything about this facility and we had a great experience here. It is like living in a house, you have your own private room. I would recommend to others looking.
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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
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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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I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle. The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Welcome to a quaint little community of friends and neighbors tucked neatly at the edge of one of the loveliest of America's historic towns. Tarboro, North Carolina, settled centuries ago, hasn't lost a bit of its original charm. Main Street, with its village shops, town square and stately homes,...
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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 Magnolia is an assisted living and memory care community located in Clinton, NC. Clinton is a beautiful city with a newly renovated downtown, tree-lined streets, and historic homes. It is known as a friendly and welcoming community where neighbors come together to support one another. The...
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Williamston House is an assisted living community located in Williamston, NC. Williamston is in eastern Carolina's own beautiful bayou. It is known for its charming towns and rural back-roads and historical ties. Williamston House prides themselves on their family oriented team. Their primary...
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Cost of assisted living in Wise Forks, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wise Forks is $3,807 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beulaville, NC with an average of $2,919 per month.

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

Wise Forks, NC
$3,807/mo
$3,914/mo
$3,816/mo

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

Wise Forks, NC
$3,807/mo
U.S. national average
$4,736/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,807/mo
$4,288/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,853/mo
Studio
$6,002/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,756/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,065/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Wise Forks over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wise Forks, 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 Wise Forks.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wise Forks

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wise Forks

The Fountains at The Albemarle in Tarboro, NC

4.6
I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle. The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of activities.

Lighthouse Village in Jacksonville, NC

4.2
Our families experience was for only about two weeks before our loved one pased, but the staff members we encountered were very friendly. The location of the community is probably our number one factor for choosing this community. Unfortunately, our loved one was not able to participate in any ...
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Spring Arbor of Wilson

4.8
My loved one feels like she's at home, and she has met some great people there. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the care has been very good.

Wise Forks review score based on 92 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 92 reviews of 57 Wise Forks assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wise Forks 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

Wise Forks review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Wise Forks, NC57 facilities
7.7
Dover, NC75 facilities
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Kinston, NC82 facilities

Review subcategories for Wise Forks 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 92 reviews of 57 Wise Forks assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wise Forks 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
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
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Wise Forks assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wise Forks assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wise Forks, 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 Wise Forks 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 Wise Forks 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
38.6%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.6%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.6%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.1%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.1%
53.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wise Forks 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 Wise Forks 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
36.8%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.5%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.6%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wise Forks 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 Wise Forks 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
7%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24.6%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.8%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.3%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wise Forks 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 Wise Forks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.8%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
24.6%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wise Forks 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 Wise Forks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.5%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.6%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.9%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.3%
38.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.8%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wise Forks

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 Wise Forks protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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