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Senior living in Wallace, NC

5 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
5
in Wallace
Licensed capacity
254
across all 5
Adults 65+
542
Census estimate for Wallace
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
468.6
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
20
of the center of Wallace
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Wallace Senior Village

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
113 W Murray St, Wallace, NC 28466
Units24
0.4 mi from city center
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Nearby

Senior living communities near Wallace

Counting neighboring towns, there are 20 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Wallace, 15 more than in Wallace itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Wallace

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Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Wallace at a glance

Our directory lists 5 senior living communities with an address in Wallace, based on public records. 3 of the 5 that report their size have more than 60 residents.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer1
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents3
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation about a licensed community, or the North Carolina long-term care ombudsman at (919) 855-34262.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in North Carolina

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The North Carolina Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 North Carolina Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims (844-624-8387).7
Medicare counseling
North Carolina’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-855-408-1212.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Wallace

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Duplin County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Duplin County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Eastern Carolina Council – AAA2

    (252) 638-3185

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Duplin County.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)8

    1-855-408-1212

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs7

    844-624-8387

    Website

  • Medicaid

    North Carolina Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves North Carolina.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Wallace

How many senior living communities are in Wallace, NC?

WeFoundCare lists 5 senior living communities in Wallace, NC, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Wallace there are 20.

How many residents can senior living communities in Wallace serve?

5 of the 5 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 254 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 542 adults age 65 and older live in Wallace.

Who licenses senior living in North Carolina?

The NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation licenses senior living in North Carolina. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Wallace?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Duplin County, call (252) 638-3185.

Are there senior living communities near Wallace?

Nearby cities with listings include Willard (1, 4.1 mi), Rose Hill (3, 6.4 mi), Harrells (1, 12.0 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Wallace

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Wallace (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 5 of 5 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Wallace (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation. info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/data Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.