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Situated between Wilmington and Jacksonville, Hampstead is a fast-growing coastal community in Pender County, NC. Of the county’s 65,700 residents, approximately 18.6% are seniors aged 65 and over. Regional resources support older adults through initiatives such as a thriving senior center and convenient transportation programs. At the same time, the local Area Agency on Aging’s services include the Senior Medicare Patrol and Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Â
Hampstead and surrounding areas are home to several assisted living communities, where seniors can enjoy a communal lifestyle among peers and access essential support, including assistance with everyday activities and personal care. Common services include inclusive meal plans, transportation and maintenance. Assisted living averages $5,254 monthly in Hampstead, higher than the national and state average costs of $4,500 and $4,010, respectively. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
This guide compares assisted living fees throughout North Carolina and discusses what other care types cost in Hampstead. Readers can discover funding options to help cover care costs, too. The guide also explores the pros and cons of retiring in Hampstead and lists useful support resources for older adults.
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2778 Country Club Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443
4.3
(16 reviews)
"My wife moved to Stonebridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was very family-oriented. It's adequate. They allow them to do anything they want within their environment, you can dress up or do whatever you need to do. They cook fresh every day. They..."
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809 John D. Barry Dr., Wilmington, NC 28412
4.0
(11 reviews)
"Spring Arbor is in an excellent part of town; it was very clean and very professional. The staff was extremely nice, friendly, and professional. It was a little higher priced than some of the others. ..."
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2298 South 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Dad hasn’t been there very long at Brightmore of Wilmington, but we find them very receptive. We liked it very much and we are very pleased. I like the overall philosophy of the care that is given there. The staff has been wonderful. They have all th..."
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1200 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington, NC 28411
5.0
(7 reviews)
"Content: My husband and I moved here 3 years ago. We were first drawn to the gorgeous landscaping (ponds, trees, flowering bushes,) 3 miles of walking opportunities, diverse housing options (which makes it look like a village, not a campus). The staf..."
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1011 Porters Neck Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411
4.6
(6 reviews)
"I like the fact that The Davis Community is a little bit lower in price than the other places we looked at. They have a really beautiful facility, and my dad is happy there. I had a meal there, and it was very good. They served salad like romaine let..."
READ MORE2744 South 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28412
4.0
(20 reviews)
"Had my mom there for a year before we moved her to a memory care as her condition worsened.However it was the perfect place for her in this season of her life.We had a .Great experience-the staff was both professional and personable.The job these fo..."
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4200 Jasmine Cove Way, Wilmington, NC 28412
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The lighting at Cedar Cove Assisted Living was very dim. The halls were not as wide and they would not allow my dad to have his scooter there, which would have been an issue with the length of walk that he had to do to get to the dining room. Other t..."
READ MORE2320 41St Street, Wilmington, NC 28403
3.7
(15 reviews)
"I am so thankful my Mom and I landed at The Commons at Brightmore. She has been living in Paraklay Way for about 2 years, but was a resident in two other units prior to this last move. As Mom's cognitive status has changed, the staff has gently ada..."
READ MORE3915 Stedwick Court, Wilmington, NC 28412
3.1
(6 reviews)
"My Mother has been in the assisted living side for 4 months & she is doing very well. She has companionship she did not have at home alone. The staff are very good to her. There are alot of activities daily. This is a small community with works well ..."
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1011 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington, NC 28411
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I don't think there was anything I liked about Champions Assisted Living. It was empty and dreary. There was nobody anywhere. It was a hodgepodge. There were three floors, but you couldn't get to the third floor unless you went down to the second flo..."
READ MORE311 S CAMPBELL ST, Burgaw, NC 28425
3.0
(2 reviews)
"My husband is at The Laurels of Pender. It is close by. It's the only one in Burgaw, really. He's had several operations on his leg. His last one didn't take that well and I cannot wait on him at home. He also has to go dialysis three times a week, a..."
READ MORE1935 Lincoln Road NE, Leland, NC 28451
2.9
(11 reviews)
"My father is at Leland House. They seem to be a caring bunch of people. It's a smaller facility. The staff is very friendly. He's in the memory care locked down facility. There are two people to a room and they have their own bathroom and cable TV in..."
READ MORE5429 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
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READ MOREPo Box # 1309, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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READ MORE400 Goldsboro Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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READ MORE325 Sound Road, Holly Ridge, NC 28445
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READ MORE400 Judges Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405
"Judge Family Home Care is located in the city of Wilmington, North Carolina. More than 122,000 people live in this vibrant port city. The Ne..."
READ MORE685 Nc Hwy 50, Wallace, NC 28466
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READ MOREPo Box # 157, Holly Ridge, NC 28445
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READ MORE501 S 15th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
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READ MOREAt $5,254, Hampstead’s median monthly assisted living cost is $1,244 more than the state average and $754 higher than the U.S. median rate. Indeed, Hampstead’s assisted living communities have some of the highest fees in North Carolina, second only to the state capital of Raleigh, where seniors typically pay about $5,388 monthly for assisted living care. Conversely, Goldsboro has some of the lowest prices, with average monthly rates running $2,554 lower than in Hampstead. Assisted living is about $854 cheaper in Charlotte and $1,654 more affordable in Jacksonville than in Hampstead.Â
Hampstead
$5,254
North Carolina
$4,010
United States
$4,500
Jacksonville
$3,600
Charlotte
$4,400
Raleigh
$5,388
Goldsboro
$2,700
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Hampstead’s assisted living communities charge an average monthly fee of $5,254.
Low-income seniors in Hampstead may have their assisted living services covered by NC Medicaid.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
In Hampstead, seniors typically pay 23.2% less for residential assisted living than for a semi-private room in a nursing home, which includes 24/7 skilled nursing services and health care monitoring. Home health care, which provides intermittent nursing and therapeutic services delivered at a senior’s residence, is $487 more cost-effective than assisted living. In-home care covers assistance with daily activities and is priced at $678 lower than assisted living. Adult day health care, which provides daytime support outside the home, is the most affordable care option in Hampstead, costing 75.5% less each month than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,289
Assisted Living Facility
$5,254
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,844
Note: Data for Hampstead was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Wilmington, was used instead.
Hampstead and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Hampstead, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
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Hampstead Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Dee02
5.0
Review of Stonebridge Assisted Living & Memory Care
The staff at Stonebridge Assisted Living & Memory Care was very knowledgeable. It was a pretty nice neighborhood and clean. Their dining area looked nice. I got to see the private room and the...
Assisted Living
Preston
3.0
Review of Stonebridge Assisted Living & Memory Care
The staff at Stonebridge Assisted Living & Memory Care seemed pretty nice. It was clean, but I wasn't too crazy about the dining room. Other than that, everything was pretty good. They have...
Assisted Living
Amy
4.0
Review of Stonebridge Assisted Living & Memory Care
I liked Stonebridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was all one story. It wasn't one big blob. You could walk around. You could navigate through it and it smelled clean which is also a very good...
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