Best Senior Living in Jacksonville, North Carolina
6 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 10 senior care options in Jacksonville: 6 communities and 4 home care agencies. Families rate them 4 out of 5 on average, across 299 public reviews.
- 10options listed
- 4average rating, 8 rated
- 299family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Kempton of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, North Carolina
4.5(31)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Onslow House
Jacksonville, North Carolina
4.6(7)
Assisted Living
Cardinal Care of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, North Carolina
3.9(8)
Assisted Living
Lighthouse Village
Jacksonville, North Carolina
3(2)
Assisted Living
Carolina Rivers Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Jacksonville, North Carolina
3.2(69)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Premier Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Jacksonville, North Carolina
3(75)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Jacksonville
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.5 (31 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 79 units
Kempton of Jacksonville is an assisted living community near Surf City and the Crystal Coast, offering support services alongside common spaces like a media lounge and game room. It holds a strong 4.6 out of 5 Google…
- 2
4.6 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living· 120 units
Most reviewers describe Onslow House as a warm, attentive assisted living community where staff know residents well and families feel relieved of caregiving burden. However, one detailed review from a current resident…
- 3
3.9 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living· 32 units
Reviewers describe Cardinal Care of Jacksonville as a small, clean assisted living community where staff are generally seen as friendly, caring, and helpful. A few reviews mention the building itself is older and could…
- 4
Carolina Rivers Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
3.2 (69 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Reviews of Carolina Rivers are sharply divided: some families describe a caring, engaged staff and a facility that has improved markedly under new administration, while others report serious lapses in basic care,…
- 5
Premier Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
3 (75 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 239 units
Premier Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Jacksonville, NC, holding an average of 3 out of 5 stars from 74 Google reviews. No detailed reviewer comments were…
What families say about senior living in Jacksonville
Counted across the review summaries of 7 Jacksonville communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 57%
- Building and grounds 43%
- Food and dining 29%
- Activities and social life 29%
- Management 29%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 57%
- Cost and billing 57%
- Staff attitude 29%
- Staffing levels and turnover 14%
Senior Living in Jacksonville: the figures
- •Of the 6 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (5), emergency call system (5), housekeeping (5), medication management (5), 24-hour staff (5), social activities (4).
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 10 communities listed in Jacksonville, 299 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Jacksonville ask about.
- Home Care in North Carolina: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Jacksonville: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Jacksonville, North Carolina?
MyLivingChoice lists 10 senior living communities in Jacksonville, North Carolina, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Jacksonville are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Visiting Angels Jacksonville (4.9★, 90 ratings), Onslow House (4.6★, 7 ratings), Kempton of Jacksonville (4.5★, 31 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Jacksonville?
Beyond senior living, Jacksonville has assisted living (4 communities), home health (3 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Jacksonville?
Families rate Jacksonville senior living communities 4 out of 5 on average, across 299 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Jacksonville senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 7 Jacksonville communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 57%), building and grounds (mentioned for 43%), food and dining (mentioned for 29%). The most common concerns are communication with families (57%), cost and billing (57%), staff attitude (29%).
Are there small senior living homes in Jacksonville?
Of the 6 Jacksonville communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Jacksonville bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
