Assisted Living Facilities in Tarboro, NC

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To help you with your search, browse the 91 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Tarboro. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Tarboro 4.12 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Wilson with an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 stars.

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Tarboro is a two hour drive west of North Carolina’s beautiful Outer Banks beaches and an hour east of Raleigh, the state capital. Seniors enjoy a small-town atmosphere in this city of about 10,844, which is a North Carolina Certified Retirement Community.

Nearly 24.5% of Tarboro’s residents are aged 65 and older, a testament to the desirability of this premier retirement destination. Tarboro is the home of two adult care homes (ACHs) to support seniors who require help with meals, housekeeping and medication management. The North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation licenses and regulates ACHs in Tarboro and the rest of the state.

• Seniors can breathe easily while enjoying outdoor activities in Tarboro thanks to the clean, healthy air. The American Lung Association awards Edgecombe County an “A” grade for ozone pollution.
  
• The Tarboro area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Vidant Edgecombe Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Summers are hot and humid in Tarboro, with July’s average high of 90 degrees making it one of the warmest places in North Carolina. Seniors can expect about 42 days per year with temperatures that exceed 90 degrees, which can make outdoor activities uncomfortable for heat-intolerant individuals. Winters are relatively mild with a January average low of 30 degrees and about 3 inches of snowfall annually.
  
• Seniors may find Tarboro to be easy on the budget, with an overall cost of living that’s 21% lower than the national average. Savings are typically seen in grocery and transportation costs, although seniors can expect to pay about 20% more for health care when compared to the U.S. averages.
• North Carolina is moderately tax-friendly toward retirees, with seniors in Tarboro not paying state taxes on Social Security benefits. Income from retirement accounts and pension plans is fully taxed.
• Crime rates in Tarboro that exceed the national averages may concern some seniors and their families. On a 100-point scale, Tarboro ranks 49.8 for property crime, higher than the U.S. average of 35.4. Violent crime scores 27.8 in Tarboro, also a bit higher than the national average of 22.7. Adult care homes under consideration should be equipped with adequate security systems.
  

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Tarboro start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Tarboro and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.