North Carolina Assisted Living

North Carolina has a very fair balance of good size cities and small, rural towns. The state hasn’t lost its identity as providing unparalleled charm and friendly atmospheres for seniors, as these examples are very evident with the staffs and management that run assisted living centers.

Along with the terrific service and cozy living environments, North Carolina also has plenty to offer as a state. The state provides four distinct seasons yet the winters are not nearly as long as the northeast. The state is also known for its high-quality healthcare. Prestigious institutions like Duke University and Wake Forest University are leading providers for medical breakthroughs and some of their clinics are very renowned as a result.

North Carolina licenses the following types of assisted living facilities: Adult Care Homes, Family Care Homes, Overnight Respite Facilities, Multi-Unit Assisted Housing with Services, and Facilities with Special Care Units. Please contact the state department of Health Services for more information.

Average Costs of North Carolina Assisted Living

North Carolina is within the first-third for affordable senior living. Its median average of $3,600 per month is slightly below the national figure. However, North Carolina is considered one of the more expensive in the south for assisted living though that is not saying much as 9 of the 10 states in the Top 10 for affordability are in the south.

Therefore, North Carolina assisted living is still very reasonably priced and affordable rooms are available for even cheaper costs than the statewide average.

The cities of Red Springs ($3,195 per month), Star ($3,265 per month), Gaston ($3,300 per month), Wadesboro ($3,325 per month) and Mayodan ($3,345 per month) rank the best for affordability in North Carolina.

Meanwhile, Wake Forest, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill are considered some of the top places to live for advancements in critical diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia, they are also costlier for assisted living. All of these cities average over $4,000 per month for a room.

North Carolina has financial aid provided through the Medicaid State Plan Personal Care option as well as the Adult Care Home Assistance program.

Residents may also seek help through the CAP/DA Medicaid Waiver, though most of the financial aid goes toward nursing home costs and not assisted living.

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