In North Carolina, assisted living communities offer older adults a comfortable, hassle-free environment. As a Southern state famous for its diverse geography and culture, North Carolina offers plenty of charm and individuality. Its moderate cost of living and reasonable weather, in combination with stunning mountainous landscapes, historic coastal towns, and numerous state parks, make the state a remarkable place to call home.
I always rate for room to improve. Cadence has taken excellent care of our relative and we are HIGHLY pleased with him being there! I recommend it with confidence! Like most: quality of care &...
The facility seems immaculately clean each time I visit. Communication with the family is excellent. The move in process was easy and seamless. I have only eaten there once. Frankly, the food could have been...
They only stayed for three months before my FIL passed away and my MIL could not be alone, but what they received while there was top notch. I would recommend it. The facility had a house dog and bird. They...
The reason we chose Sunrise of Providence over others we looked into initially was because they were able to provide a higher level of support than other Assisted Living facilities. The caregivers always...
Understanding independent living vs assisted living is an early challenge. MerryWood on Park is a smaller and much more personable facility. The apartment sizes are great for what is needed and for the...
Wonderful, caring staff and a home- like environment! My mother-in-law is settling in well after a week there- with special thanks to all the help and support from the staff. She loves the food, has made new...
My loved one was previously a resident at Harmony at Greensboro. The staff seemed to be short handed. There were only emergency pull strings in the bathroom and bedroom, none in the kitchen or den. The price...
Since the death of my father mom had lived alone. In the past year it had become apparent that we had to do something. When we started looking for an assisted living facility, we saw that Brookdale Northwest...
What our family likes the most about the community is that our loved ones room is steps away from the dining area and the court yard. The staff members seem competent and caring. and he just loves the staff...
The staff is very friendly and accommodating. ALWAYS visible doing their jobs. I've had the food on two occasions and I recognize that it is prepared for the residents and not the outsiders. I'm sure it's...
My mom has been treated extremely well and she has been happy since her first day. They make her feel safe and comfortable, and address any needs quickly. I can't say enough about the staff, they go above...
We love Morningside of Raleigh! My Mother has been at Morning side for almost a year. I moved her here from another assisted living organization. Night and day difference! The management team is responsive....
They only stayed for three months before my FIL passed away and my MIL could not be alone, but what they received while there was top notch. I would recommend it. The facility had a house dog and bird. They...
The best place to live! I am so comfortable here. It is a great place and it is so peaceful. The staff is attentive and so friendly. My room is a homey. Everything is scheduled and constant. Wonderful meals!...
My aunt loves where she is and has made some good friends. When given the option to move, she chose to stay put. The facility itself is very clean, however, sometimes my aunts room needs a better or extra...
The average cost of assisted living in North Carolina is about $5,000 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data on our partner communities throughout the state. That’s about $100 less expensive than the national average.[01]
However, assisted living costs vary across communities in North Carolina. Monthly costs range between about $3,000 at the low end and $7,100 at the highest end for North Carolina assisted living communities. This is because facilities base their costs on factors such as the following:
The figures above are reflective of actual prices paid by families who were referred to an A Place for Mom partner assisted living community in North Carolina. They account for all fees paid, including amenities, services, and care. Seniors and their families often use a combination of public and private payment methods to cover these costs. Read more about various payment options below.
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Whether you or your family can cover assisted living using personal savings, or you opt to utilize public pay options, there are a variety of methods to pay for assisted living in North Carolina. This section outlines the various payment options families often use to cover their assisted living or long-term care costs. You can also view our guide to paying for long-term care for a high-level overview.
Some families can pay for long-term care using personal savings. However, there are a number of other private pay options. Click on the cards below to learn more about some different options.
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We developed a system to rate each state on how easy — or difficult — it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and we compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of North Carolina is exceptional. Key findings that informed this rating include:
How to look up North Carolina assisted living licenses and records
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and we based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
United States Census Bureau. QuickFacts North Carolina.
North Carolina Medicaid Division of Health Benefits (NCDHHS). Benefits and services.
North Carolina Medicaid Division of Health Benefits (NCDHHS). Learn about NC Medicaid Managed Care.
National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). (2022). Assisted living state regulatory review.
Overview of assisted living in NC
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