Independent Living in Wilmington, NC
Wilmington has 9 independent living, life plan and 55+ communities on Lilisity. 4 also hold a state license for assisted living or other care. The other 5 come from public records, because independent living is usually not licensed by the state. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for these communities.
All 9 in Wilmington
Listed with state-licensed communities first, then by name. Being listed is not a rating.
| Community | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Brightmore of Wilmingtonstate licensed2324 41st Street | Independent Living | — |
| Carolina Baystate licensed630 Carolina Bay Drive | Independent Living, Continuing Care | — |
| The Commons at Brightmorestate licensed2320 41st Street | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care | 201 residents |
| The Kempton at Brightmorestate licensed2298 S. Forty-first Street | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 84 residents |
| Cambridge Village at Wilmington75 Cavalier Drive | Independent living | — |
| Porters Neck Village1200 Porters Neck Road | Life plan community | — |
| Solista Wilmington by Cogir1402 Hospital Plaza Drive | Independent living | — |
| The Woods at Holly Tree4610 Holly Tree Rd. | Independent living | — |
| Trinity Landing5450 Trinity Landing Way | Life plan community | — |
There are also 9 income-restricted senior apartment buildings in Wilmington, where rent is set by income. They are listed on the New Hanover County page.
What the types mean
Independent living. Apartments or cottages for older adults who live on their own. Meals, activities, housekeeping and transport are often included or offered. Personal care is not part of it.
Life plan community. A campus with independent living plus assisted living, memory care or nursing care, usually with an entry fee and a contract that covers care later.
55+ apartments. Rental or co-op apartments for people 55 or 62 and over, with no care services.
Income-restricted senior apartments. Apartments for older adults with rent set by income, through HUD, USDA or tax-credit programs. There are income limits and often a wait list.
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