Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina, is home to 469,698 people, 11% of whom are aged 65 and older. It boasts a variety of features that make it well suited to retirees, including high-quality, affordable health care facilities and low transportation costs. There’s a range of long-term care facilities, including assisted living communities.
Assisted living communities offer seniors a helping hand with daily tasks such as personal care, laundry and medication management. Many assisted living communities also provide services such as transportation and recreational activities. They’re best suited to seniors who don’t feel comfortable living independently at home but don’t require the 24/7 medical care that nursing homes provide. In Raleigh, seniors typically pay around $5,388 per month for assisted living care.
This guide provides seniors with an introduction to assisted living in Raleigh. It compares the cost of care across different cities in North Carolina and provides an overview of free assisted living resources available to seniors.