Senior living options list
Good Life Wilmington’s sister publication, the Greater Wilmington Business Journal, publishes an annual list of local assisted living and independent living facilities. The list is based on voluntary surveys sent to facilities in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties.
Places that do not submit answers aren’t included, so this is not a comprehensive list below, but it does include details about many of the region’s options.
The list is ranked and listed in order below by the number of residents at each facility as of November 2023. The Business Journal will publish an updated list in December and in its annual Book on Business publication.
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Porters Neck Village
1200 Porters Neck, Wilmington, NC 28411 | (910) 686-7181 | portersneckvillage.org
No. of residents: 290
No. of units: 264
No. of full-time employees:145
Type of residents accepted: independent
Services offered: fine dining; meal delivery service; leisure and concierge services; regular housekeeping and linen service; 24-hour security staff; transportation to shopping, grocery stores and doctor appointments; a 24-hour Resident Care Center & Licensed Home Care Agency; fitness center with indoor pool, salon services, community auditorium; and more
Year founded: 1988
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall
630 Carolina Bay Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 | (866) 455-0599 | carolinabayatautumnhall.com
No. of residents: 275
No. of units: 146
Type of residents accepted: independent living, assisted living, memory care and rehab
Services offered: planned continuing care retirement community with flexible meal options, 24-hour emergency response, weekly maid service, on-site health care and rehab, life enrichment programs, wellness center, scheduled transportation and spa/salon
Year founded: 2015
Cambridge Village
75 Cavalier Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 | (910) 239-9500 | CVSliving.com
No. of residents: 260
No. of units: 220
No. of full-time employees: 65
Type of residents accepted: active adults 55+ who want to maintain an independent lifestyle with conveniences such as Mayfaire and an on-site Wellness Center
Services offered: hybrid senior living community; resort-style rental; flexible dining program with restaurant, pub, smoothie bar, cafe, bistro and room service; salon and spa; housekeeping, transportation, Wi-Fi, 15,000-square-foot fitness center; heated saltwater pool and hot tub; studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with stainless steel appliances and washer and dryer in unit
Year founded: 2015
Inspire at Brunswick Forest
6146 Liberty Hall Drive, Leland, NC 28451| (910) 239-2605 | inspirebrunswickforest.com
No. of residents: 226
No. of units: 174
No. of full-time employees: 6
Type of residents accepted: active adult seniors looking for a rental model independent living option
Services offered:
Year founded: 2023
Glenmeade Village Apartments
1518 Village Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 | (910) 762-8108 | glenmeadevillage.com
No. of residents: 168
No. of units: 104
No. of full-time employees: 3
Type of residents accepted: all, 80% of residents are 55 and older
Services offered: 24-hour emergency maintenance, indoor heated pool, tennis court, dog park, garden, book exchange, socials
Year founded: 1969
Champions Assisted Living at Davis Community
1007 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington, NC 28411 | (910) 686-6462 | thedaviscommunity.org
No. of residents: 148
No. of units: 123
No. of full-time employees: 100
Type of residents accepted: offers assisted living and memory care to seniors in a community environment with the look and feel of home; campus offers a continuum of care
Services offered: continuum of care in an all-inclusive community that includes private suites and private bathrooms, personal care, medication administration, 24-hour nursing professionals, meals and snacks, housekeeping, laundry services, medical transportation, activities, church services and wine socials, membership to Wellness Pavilion, Wi-Fi and DIRECTV
Year founded: 2000
Brightmore of Wilmington Independent Living
2324 S. 41st St., Wilmington, NC 28403 | (910) 350-1980 | brightmoreofwilmington.com
No. of residents: 134
No. of units: 137
No. of full-time employees: 18
Type of residents accepted: seniors who desire a community atmosphere offering 24-hour security with other amenities and nonmedical services as well as access to additional services if or when needed
Services offered: rental retirement living with studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and porches; monthly fee includes utilities, cable, Wi-Fi, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and flat linen service, emergency call, transportation and complete enrichment/wellness program with social activities and classes plus additional facilities and amenities
Year founded: 1997
The Commons at Brightmore–Assisted Living & Memory Care
2320 S. 41st St., Wilmington, NC 28403 |(910) 335-2945 | brightmoreofwilmington.com
No. of residents: 96
No. of full-time employees: 86
Type of residents accepted: residents who need more moderate to substantial assistance with activities of daily living
Services offered: hands-on personal care for individuals who are medically stable but need help with meals, bathing, grooming and medication administration and management; transportation;24-hour staff, daily housekeeping and laundry service, three meals per day and snacks, beauty/barber shop, social activities; secure memory support area with an enclosed safe courtyard; on-site therapy with gym and services
Year founded: 2003
Bradley Creek Health Care
740 Diamond Shoals Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 | (910) 335-4263 | Carolinabayatautumnhall.com
No. of residents: 70
No. of units: 70
Type of residents accepted: residents that require individualized assistance with daily living, memory support, rehabilitation or skilled nursing
Services offered: assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation, skilled nursing
Year founded: 2015
The Kempton at Brightmore
2298 S. 41st St., Wilmington, NC 28403 | (910) 332-6899 | brightmoreofwilmington.com
No. of residents: 57
No. of units: 62
No. of full-time employees: 27
Type of residents accepted: assisted living levels 1-3 with mild to moderate needs for assistance
Services offered: assisted living and Alzheimer’s care to individuals with mild to moderate needs in private apartments
Year founded: 2003
