Less than an hour northeast of Raleigh, Rocky Mount straddles Edgecombe and Nash Counties and is home to 54,341 residents. About 17.3%Â are seniors, which is above the national average of 16.5. Their health care is capably managed by around 15 hospitals, each unique in their own way. They include Nash General Hospital, Rocky Mount Medical Center and PAM health Specialty Hospital. The city also boasts a significant number of physicians and other medical professionals registered to treat Medicare beneficiaries.
Rocky Mount’s nursing homes provide high levels of care for seniors who need around-the-clock medical supervision from skilled nurses. Although care is near hospital levels, residents’ rooms are often furnished with personal items and the general ambiance is more like home. As a consequence of their wealth of services, nursing homes can be costly — typically $6,083 per month in Rocky Mount; although the city is more affordable than average for North Carolina and the U.S. Not every senior needs 24-hour care, however. Assisted living facilities and home health aides are excellent alternatives for the more able-bodied.
This guide covers senior care costs in more detail. It also lists some useful resources for seniors and their families.
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451 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I really enjoyed visiting this facility. The landscaping is great. They have multiple sitting areas outside for the residents. The residents were so nice and lovable. I spoke to several resident there while visiting and was told repeatedly that they ..."
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2221 RALEIGH ROAD, Rocky Mount, NC, 27803
3.4
(7 reviews)
"My mom was here at this facility for rehab - she had a knee replacement. The facility is great! Very loving staff and the therapists were excellent. My Mom, who can be stubborn sometimes, was up everyday and truly enjoyed the "workouts" they gave her..."
READ MORE7369 Hunter Hill Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Do not send your loved ones to this place it was horrible I was there for 2 weeks and felt more like I was in a a rehab the nurses were rude the staff was rude the food was awful and you weren't treated with any kind of respect at all the physical th..."
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200 Trade Street , Tarboro, NC, 27886
4.5
(10 reviews)
"The Fountains At The Albemarle's price was outside of what we were capable of doing. It was also a different facility; it was a nursing skills place. The staff was good. The room size was small because it wasn't meant for assisted living. My mom didn..."
READ MORE208 CARY ST, Enfield, NC, 27823
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This is a lovely facility. The passion these guys have to serve your family is phenomenal. The staff is down to earth, they greet you when you walk in, and family members are allow to visit they're relative any time of the hour. The residents that ca..."
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4351 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Farmville, NC, 27828
4.5
(2 reviews)
"It is a nice and friendly home and the staff treat each other as well as residents like family. It's small and sweet but lovely too. ..."
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911 Western Blvd Tarboro, NC 27886, Tarboro, NC, 27886
4.0
(7 reviews)
"I am the brother of a former patient. He was originally placed in a different SNF after a short stay in the hospital with an infection in his foot. Prodigy rehab Director came and saw him at his previous facility, they immediately connected and he wa..."
READ MORE2501 Downing St Sw, Wilson, NC, 27893
3.4
(13 reviews)
"I have been in the Facility multiple times. It always smells clean,residents are always neat and clean. Activity dept is always working with residents. Everyone is always pleasant and smiling.The rooms are neat and the building is always clean...."
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4761 WARD BOULEVARD, Wilson, NC, 27893
4.0
(2 reviews)
"The staff at Longleaf Neuro-medical Treatment Center were attentive to the residents. The residents got very good care. It was an older place but very well-kept and clean. I thought a little modernization would be one thing but that would take some t..."
READ MORE1022 EASTERN AVENUE, Nashville, NC, 27856
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Located pretty far west of Phoenix, the Mondell House is a pretty to look at facility. Reminds me of one of those Victorian houses you might see in Georgia. Very pleasing to the eye, with great long lawns of grass, trees, a huge entry way with pill..."
READ MORE1000 WESTERN BLVD, Tarboro, NC, 27886
3.7
(3 reviews)
"Helpful and caring staff. ..."
READ MORE1705 SOUTH TARBORO STREET, Wilson, NC, 27893
3.3
(4 reviews)
"This facility is under new management and I'm happy that there is a new administrator and nursing director. They are both very friendly and smile - that makes a difference. My neighbor has been here for a while and Ive been coming to visit for a long..."
READ MORE1210 Eastern Avenue, Nashville, NC, 27856
3.8
(4 reviews)
"The rooms were kept clean.. My loved one commented that the food was good. The staff daytime and nighttime were excellent.They were very caring, friendly, and overall good professionals. They communicated with the family and we always felt welcome. ..."
READ MORE1804 Forest Hills Rd W, Wilson, NC, 27893
2.6
(9 reviews)
"Avante was very good, attentive and very cooperative. They went out of their way to make my husband welcome for the week that he was there. He felt it was a good place. The food was good. I would take him there again. ..."
READ MOREIn Rocky Mount, a semiprivate room in a nursing home is typically $6,083 per month, while private rooms are around $7,604.
By comparing the average fees for semiprivate rooms, it’s possible to sense what the typical North Carolina senior and American pay for nursing home care. Rocky Mount’s fees hold up favorably against the state and national averages of $7,300 and $7,756, respectively.Â
Greenville is the only city in the region with costs close to Rocky Mount, with its seniors typically paying $6,342 for their nursing home care. In Raleigh, seniors pay another $806 per month compared to their peers in Greenville, while in Durham, it’s $928 more. Goldsboro’s seniors pay the most at $8,752.Â
Rocky Mount
$6,083
North Carolina
$7,300
The United States
$7,756
Greenville
$6,342
Goldsboro
$8,752
Raleigh
$7,148
Durham
$7,270
Some seniors will require different types of care as they age, so it’s useful to compare costs for each. In Rocky Mount, adult day care centers offer the most affordable option, at $899. Care at home costs around $3,432 per month, with another $95 getting limited medical care too. Assisted living can be had for $4,270, although the care provided is basic. Nursing homes offer the most comprehensive care, which is reflected in their fees — typically $6,083 for a semiprivate room and $7,604 for a private one.
Home care
$3,432
Home health care
$3,527
Adult day health care
$899
Assisted Living
$4,270
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,083
Nursing home (private room)
$7,604
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The following free resources can serve and support Rocky Mount’s seniors and their families. They can help resolve disputes with care providers, enable some seniors to remain at home for longer and support unpaid caregivers who may need help to care for their loved ones.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (877) 344-2066 | Rocky Mount seniors who can't resolve disputes with their care providers can call on the assistance of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, a free service that advocates for care home residents in the city. Ombudsmen are volunteers who investigate complaints from residents, their families and third parties. Complaints can be of any nature, with issues surrounding nutrition, medication and neglect being among the most common. |
| Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount | (252) 446-4336 | Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount is a nonprofit organization that provides homebound seniors with freshly prepared hot meals. Its volunteer drivers deliver meals on weekdays, using the opportunity to also conduct a wellbeing check on the senior. |
| Family Caregiver Support Program | (252) 234-5984 | The Family Caregiver Support Program is managed by the Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments. It helps unpaid caregivers looking after loved ones aged 60 and over. Help can include advice on the benefits available to seniors in their care, information on how to be the best caregiver they can and access to several support services in Rocky Mount, including one-on-one counseling and group support programs. There's also a respite service that enables the caregiver to catch up on aspects of their own lives they may have neglected due to caring for someone else. |
| Nash County Social Services | (252) 459-9818 | Nash County Department of Social Services operates many resources dedicated to helping the county's seniors. These include assisting homebound residents with common chores, such as collecting groceries, delivering freshly prepared meals and arranging door-to-door transportation. The department also advises seniors on the various state and federal benefits to which they may be entitled, such as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program. |
Nursing Homes
cthjmema
1
Review of Hunter Hills Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Do not send your loved ones to this place it was horrible I was there for 2 weeks and felt more like I was in a a rehab the nurses were rude the staff was rude the food was awful and you weren't...
Nursing Homes
BetterthanIexpected
5
Review of South Village
My mom was here at this facility for rehab - she had a knee replacement. The facility is great! Very loving staff and the therapists were excellent. My Mom, who can be stubborn sometimes, was up...
Nursing Homes
CowgirlD
1
Review of South Village
South Village Nursing Home of Rocky Mount NC is a horrible place. It should be shut down. While there are some good people who try to make a positive difference there, it is STILL not enough. My...
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