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Assisted Living in Oak Island by the Numbers
Oak Island Assisted Living Communities We Work With
This Oak Island community provides daily personal care and works with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
What Assisted Living Costs in Oak Island
No separate Oak Island figure is published, so the best benchmark is the North Carolina median of $6,496 a month (CareScout 2025), $296 above the U.S. median of $6,200. In Oak Island, as elsewhere, the care level written into the plan moves the price more than the apartment does.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina assisted living median | $6,496 | $2,651 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| North Carolina in-home care | $5,720 | $1,875 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Oak Island
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Oak Island veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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How Many Veterans Live in Oak Island
About 1,061 veterans live in Oak Island, and 525 of them are 65 or older. Across Brunswick County, there are 14,158 veterans, 8,859 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Oak Island Communities
Dementia down the road
This Oak Island partner also runs memory care, so a move may not be needed if memory declines.
Care-level pricing
Ask how a Oak Island community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Oak Island and how far it goes.
Read the contract
Ask a Oak Island community for its residency agreement early, including notice periods and what triggers a move-out.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Oak Island
Widen the search beyond Oak Island with these nearby North Carolina cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Oak Island Assisted Living Questions
Can a Oak Island veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Oak Island who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Oak Island?
No Oak Island-only figure is published. The North Carolina median is $6,496 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Oak Island?
Just one, in Oak Island, plus 166 across North Carolina.
Which Oak Island communities also offer memory care?
Our Oak Island partner does. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into a Oak Island community?
Yes. Many Oak Island families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Oak Island
Related Patriot Angels guides
Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →
GuideDoes Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living and Memory Care?Coming soon
GuideHow to Talk to Your Parent About Assisted LivingComing soonLooking beyond Oak Island? See Assisted Living in North Carolina or the national guide.