The Kempton At Brightmore
The Kempton At Brightmore is an Assisted Living Home in North Carolina
The Kempton At Brightmore is an Assisted Living Home in North Carolina
The Kempton At Brightmore
The Kempton At Brightmore is an Assisted Living Home in North Carolina
The Kempton At Brightmore is an Assisted Living Home in North Carolina
The Kempton at Brightmore, located in Wilmington, NC, is a senior living community, focusing on assisted living services. The community offers spacious living arrangements, allowing residents to personalize their space with furniture and design touches. Each unit features its own heating and air conditioning controls, and if desired, the community provides a bed, dresser, and nightstand at no additional charge. The floor plans include a kitchenette with a mini-refrigerator, space for a personal microwave, and a private bath with a hand-held shower and fold-down seat. The built-in emergency call system ensures quick assistance when used.
In terms of healthcare services, The Kempton at Brightmore prioritizes infection prevention and control with effective contact tracing and isolation measures.
The community provides 24/7 supervision and assistance with light activities of daily living, along with medication administration and management. Residents also benefit from a range of amenities, including private dining and a country kitchen, where three chef-prepared meals are included daily. Additional services include beauty salon and barber services, as well as housekeeping and laundry services. The community places a strong emphasis on residents’ well-being, offering a variety of activities that cater to social, spiritual, intellectual, and physical aspects. From musical performances to gourmet chef demonstrations and card games, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at The Kempton at Brightmore.
Home Information
The Kempton At Brightmore
Community Stability & Environment
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Walk Score
Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car.
22 / 100 Very Car-Dependent Almost all errands require a car. Very few walkable amenities. Minimal sidewalk infrastructure. Walking is practical only for recreation, not errands.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 361 / 394 / 404 / 483 / 513 / 525 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
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Types of Care at The Kempton At Brightmore
Assisted Living
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1.1 miles from city center
2298 S 41st St, Wilmington, NC 28403
Email:
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Phone:
+1 910-332-6899
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Phone:+1 910-332-6899
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About the NeighborhoodWilmington offers extensive programs through the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center. This large hub provides activities, fitness, and resources. The Riverwalk provides flat, scenic paths along the Cape Fear River.
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Daily Trivia Games
Test your knowledge, have fun, and win friendly bragging rights.
Shared Hobbies & Projects
Team up with others who love gardening, crafts, photography, and writing.
Birthday Celebrations
We honor our members with live shoutouts, music, and cheerful messages.
Story Circles
Share your life stories, lessons, and laughter with friends who truly listen.
Memory Match Mondays
Boost your brain with fun, interactive memory games.
Travel Time Machine
Take virtual tours through Rome, Paris, or America's most beautiful national parks.
Magic Nights
Enjoy weekly live magic shows that surprise and delight.
Pen Pal Connections
Make new friends across the country through letters, stories, and shared memories.
Golden Hour Music Sessions
Sing along to timeless favorites with live performers and themed playlists.
Garden & Nature Club
Watch live garden tours, swap growing tips, and share photos of your blooms.
Gentle Movement & Meditation
Stretch, breathe, and feel good with calming live sessions.
Tech Help Tuesdays
Get hands-on guidance for Zoom, email, or smartphones — no judgment, no stress.
Guides for Better Senior Living
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Comparison Chart
Compare Assisted Living around Wilmington
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
BBB Score
Walk Score
Home Owner
CCN
Occupancy
Home Revenue
Liberty Commons
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
SNF
24/7 care needed
Wilmington
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
170
Yes
N/A
52
GEPHARDT, AUGUST
345543
85.6%
$12,776,187.00
The Kempton At Brightmore
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Wilmington
Studio / 1 Bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
22
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Morningside of Wilmington
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Wilmington
Studio / 1 Bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
48
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Spring Arbor of Wilmington
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Wilmington
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
N/A
Yes
N/A
58
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
TerraBella Southport
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Southport
Studio / 1 Bed
N/A
No
N/A
2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults
NC Medicaid CAP/DA
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- NC Specifics: High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
North Carolina Senior Care Options
NC SCO (via NFCSP)
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- NC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
- NC Specifics: Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
In-Home Aide Services
North Carolina In-Home Aide Services
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- NC Specifics: Family can be aides; varies by county funding.
- Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
North Carolina Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- NC Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
North Carolina LIHEAP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- NC Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
North Carolina SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NC resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- NC Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- NC Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Urgent Repair Program (URP)
North Carolina Urgent Repair Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).
- Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
- NC Specifics: Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.
- Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).
State/County Special Assistance (SA)
North Carolina Special Assistance
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- NC Specifics: Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.
- Services: Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for North Carolina Seniors
NC Medicaid CAP/DA
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NC Specifics:High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
NC SCO (via NFCSP)
North Carolina Senior Care Options
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- NC Specifics:Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
- NC Specifics:Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
North Carolina In-Home Aide Services
In-Home Aide Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- NC Specifics:Family can be aides; varies by county funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.
North Carolina Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- NC Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
North Carolina LIHEAP
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; income-focused.
- NC Specifics:Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).
North Carolina SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NC resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- NC Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- NC Specifics:High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
North Carolina Urgent Repair Program
Urgent Repair Program (URP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).
- Asset Limits:Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
- NC Specifics:Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).
North Carolina Special Assistance
State/County Special Assistance (SA)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- NC Specifics:Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services.
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