Senior Living in Onslow County, North Carolina
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Onslow County
12 communities licensed by the state of North Carolina. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Care of Jacksonville | Jacksonville | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 32 | Onslow Pines Rest Home, Inc. |
| Kempton of Jacksonville | Jacksonville | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 79 | Liberty Commons Assisted Living of Onslow County, LLC |
| Lighthouse Village | Jacksonville | Assisted Living | 80 | Jacksonville Care, LLC |
| Onslow House | Jacksonville | Assisted Living | 120 | WP-Jacksonville Health Holdings, LLC |
| The Cottages at Swansboro- Cottage II | Swansboro | Assisted Living | 6 | The Cottages of Swansboro, LLC |
| The Cottages of Swansboro - Cottage V | Swansboro | Assisted Living | 6 | The Cottages of Swansboro, LLC |
| The Cottages of Swansboro- Cottage I | Swansboro | Assisted Living | 6 | The Cottages of Swansboro, LLC |
| The Cottages of Swansboro- Cottage III | Swansboro | Assisted Living | 6 | The Cottages of Swansboro, LLC |
| The Cottages of Swansboro- Cottage IV | Swansboro | Assisted Living | 6 | The Cottages of Swansboro, LLC |
| The Cottages of Swansboro- Cottage VI | Swansboro | Assisted Living | 6 | The Cottages of Swansboro, LLC |
| The Heritage of Richlands | Richlands | Assisted Living | 40 | The Heritage of Richlands, LLC |
| The Landings of Swansboro | Swansboro | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 80 | Onslow Opco Holdings, LLC |
Also in Onslow County, from public records: 5 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in North Carolina costs a median of $6,496 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in North Carolina: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Onslow County
5 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baytree Apartments | Richlands | 24 | Norco Management |
| Fox Hollow | Jacksonville | 44 | East Carolina Community Development, Inc. |
| Glenstal | Jacksonville | 56 | East Carolina Community Development Inc. |
| Longbourne | Jacksonville | 44 | East Carolina Community Development, Inc. |
| Meadow Oaks Apartments | Jacksonville | 100 | Westminster |
Nursing homes in Onslow County
2 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Jacksonville | ★★★★★ | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Jacksonville | ★★★☆☆ | 239 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.

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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.