Best Senior Living in Kinston, North Carolina
7 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 8 senior care options in Kinston: 7 communities and 1 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 271 public reviews.
- 8options listed
- 4.1average rating, 7 rated
- 271family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Spring Arbor of Kinston
Kinston, North Carolina
4.8(56)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
North Carolina State Veterans Home - Kinston
Kinston, North Carolina
4.4(86)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Legacy Memory Care at Kinston
Kinston, North Carolina
4.4(13)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
The Village of Kinston
Kinston, North Carolina
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
Rose Vista
Kinston, North Carolina
4(3)
Assisted Living
Signature Healthcare Of Kinston
Kinston, North Carolina
3.7(54)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Harmony Hall Nursing & Rehab
Kinston, North Carolina
2.3(29)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Kinston
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.8 (56 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Families describe Spring Arbor of Kinston as a warm, close-knit community where staff treat residents like family, especially during end-of-life care. Reviewers highlight attentive med techs, engaging activities and…
- 2
North Carolina State Veterans Home - Kinston
4.4 (86 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 100 units
Nc State Veterans Home-Kinston is a state-run skilled nursing and long-term care facility for veterans in Kinston, North Carolina, holding a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 86 Google reviewers. No individual review text or…
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4.4 (13 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 24 units
Legacy Memory Care at Kinston holds a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 13 Google reviews, though no individual review comments are available to detail specific praises or concerns. Families considering this community will need…
- 4
Signature Healthcare Of Kinston
3.7 (54 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 106 units
Signature Healthcare Of Kinston is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Kinston, North Carolina, holding a 3.7 out of 5 rating from 54 Google reviews. No detailed review text or amenity information was…
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2.3 (29 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 175 units
Reviews of Harmony Hall are sharply divided: several families praise the nurses, CNAs, and rehab therapists for compassionate, above-and-beyond care, while others describe serious lapses including a widely detailed…
What families say about senior living in Kinston
Counted across the review summaries of 6 Kinston communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 33%
- Medical and nursing care 33%
- Food and dining 17%
- Activities and social life 17%
- Communication with families 17%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 83%
- Cost and billing 67%
- Food and dining 17%
- Building and upkeep 17%
“I have nothing but good things to say about the Veterans home in Kinston. They take very good care of my father. They have helped to make a difficult time a little easier. He is always clean and neat. The food is very good.”
“I am certified nursing assistant, that visits this facility on a daily basis the residents are always well groomed. The facility is always clean.”
Senior Living in Kinston: the figures
- •Of the 6 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60.
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: private rooms (4), social activities (4), housekeeping (4), medication management (4), emergency call system (4), gathering / activity spaces (4).
Senior Living near Kinston
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro22.5 mi | 10 | 3.8 / 5 | 22.5 mi |
| Greenville26.3 mi | 34 | 4.1 / 5 | 26.3 mi |
| New Bern30.4 mi | 25 | 4.3 / 5 | 30.4 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 8 communities listed in Kinston, 271 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 Kinston 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 Kinston: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Kinston, North Carolina?
MyLivingChoice lists 8 senior living communities in Kinston, North Carolina, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Kinston are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include CenterWell Home Health (5★, 30 ratings), Spring Arbor of Kinston (4.8★, 56 ratings), North Carolina State Veterans Home - Kinston (4.4★, 86 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Kinston?
Beyond senior living, Kinston has assisted living (4 communities), memory care (4 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (3 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Kinston?
Families rate Kinston senior living communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 271 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Kinston senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 6 Kinston communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 33%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 33%), food and dining (mentioned for 17%). The most common concerns are communication with families (83%), cost and billing (67%), food and dining (17%).
Are there small senior living homes in Kinston?
Of the 6 Kinston communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Kinston nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Kinston carry an overall star rating, averaging 3 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.