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 Marketing representative was very helpful in making the transition from filling out paperwork, touring the facility, to moving in. Housekeeping does great at cleaning and food is very good and severed in...
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...
I am currently a resident at MerryWood on Park and most everything has been very good for me here, so far. The food is great! The cleanliness and friendliness are good. The staff is also good. The value for...
TerraBella Memory Care is an extraordinary facility. Their staff takes wonderful care of my mom who is over 101 and has been a resident there for 2 1/2 years. I phone nightly and am given helpful status...
Unfortunately my dad passed away about 3 months after he moved in. But we always felt the communicate was good! The facility was very nice and clean. Never had an odor. Top notch facility. Dining was...
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...
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...
When my parents decided to move into assisted living we looked at three places. When we walked into Brookdale Reynolda we knew we had found Mom and Dad’s new home. You walk right into the entry hall which...
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...
I have a warm, spacious and comfortable room. The staff is patient, helpful, alert and sincere. I feel safe in my environment and well cared for. There is a significant amount of activities geared...
They are all very friendly and nice. They are sweet to the residents. The cost for the value was better than the others. The facility is kept up very well and is a pleasant place to visit.
The staff is very attentive to both residents and families. From my moms perspective, the food is a 3, but I do know they try!
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.
Average monthly costs
North Carolina
US National average
Average monthly costs
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Average monthly costs
Average monthly costs
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
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.
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
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
Find assisted living near you
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Please enter a valid email address.
A Place for Mom is paid by our participating communities, therefore our service is offered at no charge to families. Copyright © 2024 A Place for Mom, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy & Terms. Do Not Sell My Personal Information.