"24/7 staffing and Personal Assistance Health monitoring Medication Management Nurse availability: On-Call 24/7. Registered Nurse evaluati..."
READ MORE88 Assisted Living Communities in Wake County, North Carolina
The average cost of assisted living in Wake County is $5,750 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 88 Assisted Living Communities in Wake County and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Wake County, NC
- Assisted Living: $5,750
- Nursing Home Care: $7,125
- In-home Care: $3,766
- Adult Day Health Services: $1,192
Assisted Living Facilities near Wake County, North Carolina
Peach Tree Assisted Living Homes
502 Carolina Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606
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"Peach Tree Assisted Living Home is a locally owned assisted living care home with 7 residents. Peach Tree Assisted Living Home is located in..."
READ MOREAvendelle Assisted Living at Shepherds Vineyard
1100 Wellstone Circle, Apex, NC 27502
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"Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard is a new Avendelle elderly care home located in Apex, NC, one of the fastest-growing and top-rated towns in ..."
READ MOREAvendelle Assisted Living at Wyckford
4520 Dilford Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604
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"Located in North Raleigh in the Wyckford subdivision (just off of New Hope Road close to New Bern Avenue), Avendelle Assisted Living at Wyck..."
READ MORE"Avendelle at Garner is located in a serene neighborhood in Garner, North Carolina. The area is close to the White Oak Crossing retail center..."
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Avendelle at Southern Oaks
605 Lawson Cypress Lane, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
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"Welcome to the Haven at Southern Oaks in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. We are located in just the sort of neighborhood you've always fe..."
READ MOREAvendelle at Waterford Landing
1008 Flower Round Court, Raleigh, NC 27610
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"Located in North Raleigh in the Waterford Landing subdivision (just off of North Rogers Lane close to New Bern Avenue), Avendelle Assisted L..."
READ MOREChantilly Care Home at RiverStone
1116 Chilmark Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587
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"The most difficult decision you will ever have to make what to do when your loved one can no longer care for themselves. They can no longe..."
READ MORE"Situated in northern Raleigh, NC, Elsie's Place Family Care Home is conveniently located near outdoor recreation areas including lakes, stat..."
READ MOREHeavenly Family Care Home
405 Barrington Hall Dr., Rolesville, NC 27571
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"Caring Hands...Touching Hearts...Helping You We Care For You At Heavenly Family Care Home, we are dedicated to providing you with comp..."
READ MORE"Our residential care home is licensed for 5, which aides us in providing personalized and individualized care for our current and potential ..."
READ MORELees Long Term Care Facility
7133 Rock Service Station Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
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North Caroline Ctr Mature Adlts
Po Box # 1125, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
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"At Poole Road Family Care we are dedicated to providing compassion and kindness to our residents and fellow employees. Our trained and tenur..."
READ MORERenaissance Care Home at Neuse River Estates
3604 Neuse Estates Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604
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"Renaissance Care Home, with 2 additional Care Homes to choose from in the Raleigh/Wake Forest area and one in Brier Creek, is driven by its ..."
READ MORE"The Maple offers a luxurious and intimate alternative to your typical assisted living facility. You will be cared for around the clock by a ..."
READ MOREVoca Corporation North Carolina
534 Country Ln, Holly Springs, NC 27540
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"Wrenette's Place it's a beautiful, warm, and friendly multi-room home where each person is treated with respect, dignity, and care. It's a h..."
READ MORE"Prestige Family Care Homes Inc. is tucked in a residential district that is surrounded by churches and businesses in Durham, NC. Less then 2..."
READ MORE"Ramsgate Family Care Home is in a quaint residential area along North Carolina Highway 157 in the northern part of Durham. It's less than a ..."
READ MORERenaissance Care Home at Brier Creek
1306 Tamarisk Lane, Durham, NC 27703
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Stage Coach Manor Rest Home - CLOSED
6828 Old Stage Rd N, Angier, NC 27501
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"Nestled in the quaint community of Franklinton, NC, The Zion offers seniors a quiet, homelike retreat. With a population of 2,175 people, th..."
READ MORE"Located just off the Durham Freeway, Veranda at Whitted School is convenient to all sorts of urban amenities including shopping, dining and ..."
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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Wake County
Mary B
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October 12, 2022
Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh is a wonderful choice if you are looking for a community all your meals, housekeeping, transportation, utilities for one monthly rate. Activities and social events are great.
Margret
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April 4, 2022
Management has a fundamental lack of respect for their residents. They began a year long exterior renovation with less than one weeks notice to the residents subjecting them to live in a noisy and filthy construction site for more than one year. They state that they are under a multi year multi phase expansion plan but they do not give any further info as to weather or not that means one year or ten years. If you do not mind on going construction in your golden years this might be a fit?
Caring Daughter
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August 1, 2021
Stay away from Zebulon Rehab!!! My dad was there for 24 hours!!! He fell twice and had to be sent to the ER. The staff seems incredible/caring when you are looking at the facility, but once you are there they do a 180 degree turn. I am still waiting for a callback from Christy (Admissions) after my dad\'s second fall. After the first fall, I called the nurse and she said she my dad was doing fine and she just gave him insulin. I was livid, I said my dad does not take insulin. She then put me on hold and said she thought I was someone else. To top it off, they had my dad\'s name flipped. I corrected them four times and they never changed it. Once I went to the ER, the records were all messed up. It took forever to get the insurance cleared.
Sandy
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June 4, 2021
We really like Cambridge Village of Apex, except the price. We did not like the cost. It was a full service senior living community, so it was understandable. It was a very well-run and happy place. People enjoy being there, and we enjoyed being there and visiting. I do not have anything negative to say except that in our situation, we feel that we don't quite need that level of care yet. They have a bus to they take everybody to places. They have all the standard activities, and even have therapy if you need it. They have an indoor swimming pool. They have just about anything you would consider having in a senior community. They gave us lunch, and it was wonderful. I have absolutely nothing negative to say except it was too expensive for our blood.
Pat
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May 12, 2021
My brother seems to be adjusting fine at Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh. I don't have any complaints, and he doesn't seem to have any. He seems to be staying busy with the activities that they have. The physical appearance is nice. The carpet in the hallway needs to be replaced, but the lady said that they were working on that, and that that was next to be done. Other than that, that's the only thing that I saw that needed to be addressed. It's clean, too. They have exercise and physical therapy. They also have a bingo room, a room for other games, and a place for church services. I love every one of the staff there. They have been fabulous and most helpful. My brother loves the food, and he said it is the best food he has had. They have several activities that he is taking part in, and he loves the bingo, too.
Susanne
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May 7, 2021
I am staying at Jordan Oaks. They are friendly. The room is actually kind of spacious for a studio and a handicap room. I am able to access the shower and everything. The staff is really helpful and friendly. They have a chef that prepares meals and they have good variety.
Bryan
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April 6, 2021
I visited Brookdale MacArthur Park for my mom and it was fine. The staff was very helpful. They showed me a single room and a shared room. They have an on-site salon. They have a dining room and all different types of activities, but I didn't get to see the specific types of activities. They do activities right now. I didn't ask about visitation. I really wasn't worried about that. Obviously, it's all going to be different because of COVID anyway.
Todd
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March 22, 2021
I visited Brookdale MacArthur Park. I was very comfortable with the staff. They were very helpful, they spent a lot of time with me as they helped me with this decision. I sat with the sales manager, KC, for a good two hours. She gave me all the time I needed, I didn't feel rushed, and she was honest with me. I also met some of the residents, and they were very helpful. In fact, one of them -- an ex-teacher like my mother is -- offered her phone number in case my mom had any questions. It was very pleasant, I think it was a great visit. The residents all seemed very happy, and they're well taken care of. I was very happy with the place.
Pat
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February 1, 2021
My sister is now at Cambridge Village of Apex. It has been adequate. My younger son has been helping her, but I believe everything is exceptionally well done and she is happy with things. She has some personal problems that are not related to the location, but other than that, they're doing their best for her. She is happy with the food and she is happy that she is able to shop and do things. I haven't been in the apartment myself, but I met her in the dining hall downstairs. It's been adequate. She has a fridge and she has the necessities. She can snack all she wants. She can do all the things she needs to do. I have limited contact with the staff, but they're very personable and very professional. The facility looks excellent. There is ample parking, and it is easy to get to. It's not a congested area. They seem to end their activities early. My sister plays different games, but the activities seem to break up early in the evening, and she prefers to be with a lot of people most of the time. She doesn't like to stay in her room, so she wishes the activity would go on later into the night. She said the games pretty much break up by 7:00 p.m. and she wished they would go on until 11:00 or 12:00. One thing she would prefer to change is that the activities could be later in the day.
Map of Wake County, North Carolina
Assisted Living Costs in Wake County
According to the Genworth 2018 Cost of Care survey, seniors in Wake County pay the highest price in the state for assisted living care. At an average of $5,750 per month, the cost is about $400 more than in Wilmington, where the cost is the second highest in the state. Other major cities throughout North Carolina cost considerably less, particularly Goldsboro and Rocky Mount, where assisted living costs are the lowest in the state at $2,750 per month and in Burlington where they’re an average of $2,800. In the Charlotte area, the cost of assisted living is about midrange at $3,803 per month.
Note: Specific senior care cost information isn’t available for Wake County. Data for Raleigh, the largest city in the county, has been used instead.
Wake County/Raleigh Area
$5,750
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$3,693
Burlington
$2,800
Charlotte Area
$3,803
Goldsboro
$2,750
Rocky Mount
$2,750
Wilmington
$5,355
Care Cost Comparison
The type of care senior citizens receive greatly affects the price they pay. In Wake County, assisted living costs quite a bit less than nursing home care, which averages $7,125 per month. Home care services are less expensive than assisted living care by nearly $2,000; however, an array of other costs need to be taken into account when seniors choose to receive care in their own home, including rent, groceries and utility bills. When considering all of these costs, assisted living is usually less expensive.
Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart
Assisted Living
$5,750
Homemaker Services
$3,766
Home Health Aide
$3,909
Adult Day Health Services
$1,192
Nursing Home Care
$7,125
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wake County
Medicaid in North Carolina
North Carolina’s state Medicaid program assists low-income families and individuals with access to health care services, such as primary care and hospital services. It also helps its beneficiaries pay for expenses, such as prescription medications, necessary medical devices and nursing home care.
To qualify for Medicaid in North Carolina, applicants income must not exceed $1,041 per month ($1,410 for married couples applying together), and their total countable assets are limited to $2,000 ($3,000 for married couples). Although Medicaid considers all income sources when determining eligibility, some assets are exempt, including the applicant’s home, household furnishings, personal belongings and one vehicle.
Those who have excessively high medical expenses but don’t meet the program’s financial requirements may be able to take advantage of the state’s Medicaid spend-down program. This program allows Medicaid recipients to pay for their medical expenses before counting their income toward eligibility requirements. Those who choose to apply via this program may wish to work with a professional Medicaid planner.
To apply for Medicaid, seniors living in the Wake County area can complete an application online or call (888) 245-0179.
Personal Care Services Program
North Carolina’s Personal Care Services program operates under the state Medicaid plan and includes coverage for assistance with activities of daily living for individuals residing at home, a group home or an assisted living facility.
To qualify for this program, applicants must be cognitively impaired or disabled and require assistance with personal activities, such as dressing, bathing or toileting. They must also be fully eligible for the state Medicaid plan.
Seniors can apply to this program online or call (888) 245-0179 for more information.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Special Assistance Program for Adult Care Home Residents
This non-Medicaid, state-funded program helps seniors to pay for room-and-board costs in assisted living facilities and other types of long-term care homes. Coverage amounts are determined by the recipient’s income and calculated based on a sliding scale. Participants may receive up to $1,228 per month in benefits.
To qualify for this program, seniors must be at least aged 65 and have a medically documented need for long-term care. Financially, eligibility requirements are the same as Medicaid.
To apply, seniors living in Wake County can contact the Wake County Human Services Department at (919) 857-3763.
Optional State Supplement
Senior citizens in North Carolina may be able to receive a cash benefit of up to $887 per month from the state’s Optional State Supplement program. The benefit helps senior citizens to pay for additional expenses that aren’t covered by other state assistance programs, such as Medicaid.
The OSS is only available to seniors aged 65 and older and disabled adults who are recipients of the federal Supplemental Security Income benefit.
For more information, seniors can call the Wake County Human Services Department at (919) 857-3763.
Senior Centers in Wake County
There are four senior centers in Wake County that provide opportunities for senior citizens to enjoy enriching activities with others. While each center offers a different program schedule, seniors can expect programs such as fitness classes, health workshops, bingo, card games and crafting to take place at each one.
Cary Senior Center
120 Maury O’Dell Pl., Cary, NC 27412-8005
(919) 469-4081
Eastern Wake Senior Center
323 Lake Dr., Wendell, NC 27591-9492
(919) 365-4248
Garner Senior Center
205 E. Garner Rd., Garner, NC 27529-3311
(919) 779-0122
Northern Wake Senior Center
235. E. Holding St., Wake Forest, NC 27587-2927
(919) 554-4111
Area Agency on Aging
The Division of Aging and Adult Services in Raleigh acts as Wake County’s Area Agency on Aging. The organization administers programs and services to improve the quality of life for senior citizens and their caregivers. These services include caregiver training, respite care, adult protective services and benefits assistance. Division of Aging and Adult Services
2101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2101
(919) 855-3400
Veterans Affairs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides programs and benefits to seniors and other U.S. citizens who’ve served in the military. Benefits include disability, pension and health care services, which can be accessed at VA clinics and hospitals.
Wake County VA Clinic
3040 Hammond Business Pl., Ste. 105, Raleigh, NC 27603-3666
(919) 899-6259
Raleigh VA Clinic
3305 Sungate Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27510-2871
(919) 212-0129
Raleigh Vet Center
8851 Ellstree Ln., Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 361-6419
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