Senior Living Options
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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Cambridge Village
75 Cavalier Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 | (910) 239-9500 | cambridgevillageofwilmington.com
No. of residents: 250
No. of units: 219
No. of full-time employees: Not listed
Type of residents accepted: 60+ independent adults who are ready to enjoy a maintenance-free, all-inclusive apartment style residency. Residents with care needs have options for care available all within the community.
Services offered: Hybrid senior living community with multiple on-site health care partners; all-inclusive resort-like rental includes $400 credit for dining, pub, room service, smoothie bar and salon; transportation, housekeeping, Wi-Fi, fitness and saltwater pool, hot tub and steam room with 30 classes/week; studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments
Year founded: 2015
Porters Neck Village
1200 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington, NC 28411| (910) 686-7181 | portersneckvillage.org
No. of residents: 221
No. of units: 292
No. of full-time employees: Not listed
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, auditorium; discounted green fees at neighboring golf courses
Year founded: 1988
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall
630 Carolina Bay Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 | (910) 769-7500 | carolinabayatautumnhall.com
No. of residents: 184
No. of units: Not listed
No. of full-time employees: Not listed
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
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: Not listed
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 bath, 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: 1999
Brightmore of Wilmington Independent Living
2324 S. 41st St., Wilmington, NC 28403 | (910) 350-1980 | brightmoreofwilmington.com
No. of residents: 138
No. of units: Not listed
No. of full-time employees: Not listed
Type of residents accepted: Seniors who desire a community atmosphere offering 24-hour security with other amenities and non-medical 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
Year founded: 1997
Inspire at Brunswick Forest
6146 Liberty Hall Drive, Leland, NC 28451 | (910) 756-5714 | inspirebrunswickforest.com
No. of residents: 121
No. of units: 174
No. of full-time employees: Not listed
Type of residents accepted: Residents 55 and older
Services offered: Smoke-free community, community pool, creative art center, pet park, pet spa, fitness center, yoga studio, theater room, billiards room, library, salon, indoor mail and package concierge, planned daily resident events, concierge services, outdoor courtyards with grilling stations, pickle ball, bocce ball and community garden
Year founded: 2023
The Commons at Brightmore–Assisted Living and Memory Care
2324 S. 41st St., Wilmington, NC 28403 | (910) 335-2945 | brightmoreofwilmington.com
No. of residents: 90
No. of units: Not listed
No. of full-time employees: Not listed
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: 69
No. of units: Not listed
No. of full-time employees: Not listed
Type of residents accepted: For 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
