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Brightmore of Wilmington

2324 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 · Map

Senior Living Alliance member
Brightmore of Wilmington
Independent LivingCare offered
$2,250 to $4,250/moTypical independent living start in North Carolina, from 33 communities that publish prices
20+ interviewsPhone-verified by Senior Living Alliance

What residents and families say

Verified by phone interview

Senior Living Alliance interviews named residents and family members by phone and records each call. Every testimonial is dated and published as given. How we verify

19 more testimonials
★★★★★

“So far it's been a very positive experience for us, and my mom has been very happy since she moved in. Communication has been consistent and solid. She's joined some activities to meet people and become part of the community, and she says there's stuff to do. Her apartment is cleaned every week to her satisfaction, and she likes it a lot. Every time I visit, it all looks clean and well maintained. Compared with her last community, it's a better experience for her, and I'd be very likely to recommend it.”

Irene KaminskiFamily member · Jul 2026
★★★★★

“It's like a family here, and I highly recommend it. Management is compassionate and patient; they see me and hear me. The chef is wonderful, the broccoli is crispy, and the dessert could not get any better. We have exercise every day, even Saturdays, from strength and balance to water aerobics. Maintenance is over the top and came right away at midnight. The grounds are beautiful, with seasonal flowers and a pond. It's worth every penny, and I feel very safe. A neighbor from my old neighborhood moved in on my recommendation.”

Elizabeth PierceJul 2026
★★★★★

“I really think it's a great place to be. I feel comfortable, I'm safe, my needs are met, people are pleasant, and life is good. The people in charge are very considerate and very good at what they do. The dining has variety, and the staff are so professional that it's a real treat to eat in the dining room. If someone is bored here, it's their own fault; the activities are varied, fun, and relaxing. Maintenance is gracious and prompt, and the staff have been so welcoming to my family that my children feel very comfortable about me being here. I've been recommending it to my friends.”

Glenda BrownJun 2026
★★★★★

“If you're lucky enough to live here, you're very, very fortunate. Management is extremely considerate and caring, always smiling, and will bend over backwards to make us happy. The food is incredibly wonderful, made by chefs who've been here many years; it's like living in a beautiful hotel. There's something to do every hour on the hour. Housekeeping is exquisite, cordial, and caring. Maintenance helped me so much when I moved in, the building is beautiful and clean, and riding the bus with our driver is like going to the theater. I love where I live. I've seen other places, and this is the best.”

Darlyne BarberMay 2026
★★★★★

“I'm so happy that I moved here; I made the right decision. I was just talking to the director, who knew my name and knew what was going on with me. The dining has improved over my time here, with new menus that are mostly good. If you participate in the activities, you could be on the go every day for two, three, four hours, with a huge variety on campus plus bus outings. My housekeeper is wonderful, and maintenance keeps the place in good working order. I've met a lot of people and enjoy the company.”

Linda FinlayMay 2026
★★★★★

“This is a perfect place to live, and I love it. I thank the Lord every night for this community and my apartment. Management is very professional and personable and does everything to help us. The chef and dining staff are concerned about each person, and the food is heavenly. Activities keep residents occupied and happy, my housekeeper helps me tremendously, and maintenance is here immediately. The grounds are maintained gorgeously. Two of my best friends have put their names on the list. I recommend it highly and would like to live here the rest of my life.”

Jean O'DaniellApr 2026
★★★★★

“The food is very well prepared, and I have no problem with it. I have activities almost every day, all day. Housekeeping cleans my two-bedroom apartment once a week, promptly, and does a good job. Maintenance is perfect. If something breaks, I call and they fix it. I'm happy with my accommodations and feel safe and comfortable.”

Sherwin CribbMar 2026
★★★★★

“I've been here 16 years, and it has never been better. Management is super good. The dining has never been as good as it is now. They listen to our requests and suggestions and follow up. The activities are more than a ten, with something new to keep us entertained and happy. I requested something from maintenance before lunch, and by the time I got back, he was at the door with it. The building is always seasonally decorated. My family knows I'm safe and secure, and I'm very, very happy here.”

Virginia BredeckMar 2026
★★★★★

“We're happy campers. Everyone I've dealt with has taken care of my concerns quickly and efficiently, and that only comes from the top. As a picky eater, I'd still give the dining a 9.5, and the service is magnificent. Our housekeeper is an absolute doll, and the place sparkles when she leaves. I'm a fix-it guy, and the maintenance team are absolute magicians. I feel completely safe and comfortable, and I would have no qualms whatsoever about advising someone to move here.”

Michael QuillMar 2026
★★★★★

“I'm enjoying it very much. Everyone has been very kind and tried to make my stay enjoyable, even letting me use the guest apartment until my furniture arrived. The dining service is very good, with a good variety, and I've enjoyed the fish and crab cakes. The wellness instructor is very knowledgeable. Housekeeping leaves my place clean and smelling good. The maintenance man kept at it until my special touch faucet worked, and I had a new microwave the same day. I would definitely recommend it.”

Sylvia SorensenMar 2026
★★★★★

“We are happy here, and we like the community. Everybody is very helpful and very friendly. Most of the food is very good, the menu has good variety, and the wait staff is excellent. There's as much or as little to do as you want, with something for everyone. The hallways are always very clean, and when I've called maintenance, they've been here within an hour. Inside and out, the building is kept very clean and neat, and we feel safe and comfortable.”

John KingMar 2026
★★★★★

“The management team is incredibly responsive and respectful, making me feel right at home. The dining experience is fantastic, with a great variety of delicious food. Housekeeping and maintenance are top-notch, always consistent and efficient. Overall, I feel safe, comfortable, and I truly believe I'm getting great value for my money. I highly recommend this community!”

Ella Sue CarterOct 2025
★★★★★

“The management is incredibly responsive and genuinely cares about the residents. The variety of activities keeps everyone engaged, and the dining options have really improved over time. My apartment has a beautiful view of the woods, and I feel safe and comfortable here. Overall, I highly recommend this community to anyone considering a move. It's truly a great place to call home!”

Maureen CostelloSep 2025
★★★★★

“I couldn't be happier with my decision to live in this community. The management is incredibly friendly and attentive, always greeting me by name. The food is delicious, with a great variety that keeps me excited for mealtime. The activities are well-planned, and the staff goes above and beyond to ensure everyone has a wonderful experience. Overall, it feels like home here, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a welcoming place to live.”

Helen IdolAug 2025
★★★★★

“I live at this community and I couldn't be happier with my decision. From the moment I arrived, it felt like home. The staff has been incredibly helpful and responsive, making the transition smooth. The dining options are good, and I appreciate that they involve residents in menu planning. The activities are fun, especially the exercise classes that are well-organized and enjoyable. Overall, the community is clean, well-maintained, and offers great value. I highly recommend it!”

Sandra FrazierResident · Aug 2025
★★★★★

“The management is incredibly friendly and supportive, making me feel right at home. The activities offered are diverse and engaging, so there's always something fun to do. The housekeeping staff is top-notch, and maintenance responds quickly to any requests. Overall, the value for the services provided is fair. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a welcoming environment.”

Emma ClemmonsJun 2025
★★★★★

“My wife and I have lived here over five years and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The management is incredibly friendly and responsive, making it easy to feel at home. The dining options are great, with a variety of meals that cater to residents' preferences. I also appreciate the engaging activities and the wonderful housekeeping staff who keep everything tidy. Overall, the sense of community and support here has truly made this a great place to live.”

Bruce BowkerFamily member · Apr 2025
★★★★★

“The management is incredibly supportive and genuinely cares about the residents and their families. The staff is attentive, and they go above and beyond to accommodate my mother's dietary needs. The activities are well-rounded, and the housekeeping is top-notch, with a lovely atmosphere throughout the community. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a caring environment for their loved ones.”

Margaret BirbickApr 2025
★★★★★

“I have lived in this community for about a year and I couldn't be happier with my experience. The management is incredibly cooperative and friendly, making me feel right at home. The food is delicious, with a great variety, and the staff is always polite and efficient. There are plenty of activities to enjoy, and I love the live music events. Overall, I feel safe and comfortable here, and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a welcoming community.”

Jean OdaniellResident · Apr 2025

About the community

Brightmore of Wilmington is an independent living community in Wilmington, North Carolina. North Carolina publishes no licensing record for it. 20+ residents and family members have shared phone-verified testimonials through Senior Living Alliance.

Life at Brightmore of Wilmington

Dining

Residents can start the day with a pastry breakfast in the parlor and eat lunch and dinner in The Carolina Cape dining room, served by a wait staff. The Coastline is a private dining venue residents can reserve for gatherings.

Pool games

Activities

The wellness program offers water aerobics, strength training, Tai Chi and chair yoga in both pool and land settings. The calendar includes parties, games, monthly newcomer socials, visiting artists, authors and lecturers, and outings to places such as Thalian Hall. Chapel services and meditation classes are offered, and residents compete in the Liberty Games each year.

Amenities

  • Pool
  • Fitness rooms
  • Walking trails
  • Billiards room
  • Bocce court
  • Putting green
  • Theater room
  • Library
  • Chapel room
  • Meditation garden
  • Full-service salon
  • Fire pit

Floor plans

26 layouts from Brightmore of Wilmington’s website. Sizes and prices are as the community lists them; ask which are available now.

Prices

This community does not publish its prices.

Area costs

Independent Living in North Carolina typically starts at $2,250 to $4,250 a month. Based on 33 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.

How this page is paid for. Lilisity is operated by Senior Living Alliance. Brightmore of Wilmington is a member and pays SLA for its resident and family interview program. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating or the order of search results. Testimonials come from SLA phone interviews. Prices, license details and inspections come from the community’s published rates and public records. How we verify testimonials · How we are paid

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What the public record shows

Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.

Nearest emergency room

1.6 miles

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, rated 3 of 5 stars by CMS.

License and ownership

Licensing information for Brightmore of Wilmington is not available. North Carolina does not publish a licensing record for this community (independent living, which North Carolina does not license).

Many independent living communities are not licensed by the state, and a campus is often licensed once under a single name. The absence of a record is not a finding about this community.

Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in North Carolina, and other programs

How Medicaid pays for care in North Carolina

  • NC Medicaid Personal Care Services (PCS). Yes. NC Medicaid's Personal Care Services benefit covers hands-on personal care for eligible residents of licensed adult care homes. (state page)

Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.

Location and nearby careNearest hospital 1.6 mi, nursing home 1.9 mi, pharmacy 0.5 mi
Nearest hospital with an emergency room
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. 1.6 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars.
Nearest Medicare nursing home
Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center, Wilmington. 1.9 miles away, straight line.
Nearest home health agency office
Well Care Home Health, Wilmington. 3.5 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
Nearest pharmacy
King's Pharmacy & Compounding Lab. 0.5 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
Area
USDA classes ZIP code 28403 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
Dialysis within 15 miles
Davita New Hanover, Wilmington, 1.5 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
Davita Sedc Wilmington Dialysis Center, Wilmington, 1.9 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Davita Cape Fear Dialysis, Wilmington, 7.3 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
Hospice
5 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 28403.
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare, office in Wilmington, 1.9 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 5 of 5 stars)
Liberty Home Care And Hospice, office in Wilmington, 3.6 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Nearest geriatric medicine practice
Kavita Persaud, MD, Wilmington. 3.1 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.

Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.

Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk very high; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas

Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.

Flood zone
Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall: very high. By hazard: hurricane very high, inland flooding relatively moderate, coastal flooding very low, wildfire relatively low, tornado relatively high, heat wave relatively moderate, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)

A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.

Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record

Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.

  1. What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
  2. What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra?
  3. If care needs change, what help can be added here, and who provides it?
  4. How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
  5. What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
  6. What fees are charged at move-in?
  7. How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
  8. How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
  9. Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
  10. For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
What we checked13 public sources we searched, with dates

Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.

SourceData as ofWhat we found
North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, Adult Care Licensure Section inspection recordsOct 15, 2026Nothing on record
U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour casesOct 15, 2026Nothing on record
OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016Oct 15, 2026Nothing on record
Hurricane evacuation zone mapsNot in a mapped zone
FEMA flood mapSee above
USDA wildfire riskApr 15, 2026Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here relatively low
FEMA National Risk IndexSee above
CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmaciesSee above
HUD Multifamily Properties - AssistedJul 6, 2026Nothing on record
State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory)Sep 20, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Hospice - General InformationAug 19, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Home Health Care AgenciesMay 27, 2026Nothing on record
The community’s own websiteCould not read the site
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Brightmore of Wilmington provide?

Brightmore of Wilmington offers independent living in Wilmington, North Carolina. North Carolina publishes no licensing record for it, which is usual for independent living and for one community on a campus the state licenses under a single name.

Does Brightmore of Wilmington have verified testimonials?

Yes. 20+ residents and family members have shared testimonials about Brightmore of Wilmington through phone interviews verified by Senior Living Alliance.

How much does Brightmore of Wilmington cost?

Independent Living in North Carolina typically starts at $2,250 to $4,250 a month. Based on 33 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Brightmore of Wilmington does not publish its prices.

How do I contact Brightmore of Wilmington?

Use Brightmore of Wilmington's website, brightmoreofwilmington.com, or visit at 2324 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403.

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