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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Clayton, NC for 2024

The town of Clayton has an estimated 29,000 residents, a tenth of whom are aged 65 and over, promoting a welcoming environment for retirees. It has a comfortable climate and clean air, making it well-suited to those who enjoy being outdoors, and its affordability makes it a financially viable option for many retirees. Clayton also accommodates seniors through a range of long-term care options, including several assisted living facilities.

Assisted living is for seniors who don’t need intensive medical services but are seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle with access to daily assistance. Residents can enjoy daily meals and recreational activities, and routine housekeeping and maintenance services promote a clean, comfortable environment. Monthly care costs vary depending on the amenities a facility has, but on average, this type of care costs $5,388 per month in Clayton. By comparison, the state norm is $4,010, and nationally, seniors pay $4,500 per month for services.

Through this guide, readers can learn some of the most common ways assisted living residents in Clayton pay for care. The guide also features a list of some of the state-mandated rules local facilities follow related to staffing and staff training, care planning and nutrition services.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Clayton

Assisted living facilities in Clayton are licensed through the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation. This governing body provides details on residents’ rights and outlines the rules facilities must follow related to care planning, building requirements and nutrition services.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Clayton

  • Clayton has a humid subtropical climate and earns a comfort rating of 7.5 on a 10-point index, indicating generally pleasant weather throughout the year. Winters are chilly with low temperatures around 30 degrees, and summers are very warm with average highs near 90. The city gets 47 inches of rain and 2 inches of snow compared to the respective national norms of 38 inches and 28 inches. To help residents stay comfortable, many assisted living facilities have individually controlled thermostats in residents’ rooms.
  • The air quality in the Clayton region is exceptional, offering a comfortable and therapeutic environment for older adults managing respiratory or heart-related conditions. The American Lung Association gives the region the highest marks available for ozone and 24-hour particle pollution levels, along with a passing score for annual particle pollution.
  • Pensions and withdrawals from retirement accounts are taxed at the state level as regular, nondeductible income, but North Carolina exempts all Social Security benefits from taxation. This may help seniors afford assisted living expenses in Clayton.
  • Clayton is a moderately affordable place to live, making it a financially viable option for many retirees with limited resources. Local living costs score about 4% higher than the state norm but 4% below the national norm on a cost of living index, with housing and utility expenses exceeding state averages. Many assisted living facilities offer all-inclusive pricing, reducing surprise expenses for residents.
  • On a 100-point index that gives lower scores to communities with lower rates of criminal activity, Clayton rates 14.6 for violent crime and 31.7 for property-related offenses. The frequency of both types of crime has declined significantly over the past two decades, promoting a welcoming environment for retirees.

Paying for Assisted Living in Clayton

In Clayton, assisted living residents pay $5,388 per month for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Clayton charge monthly rates of $5,388 for residential care, which is very high compared to the respective state and national norms of $4,010 and $4,500. Similarly, rates in this city are high compared to those in nearby cities, including Durham, where seniors pay $4,800 for services, and Rocky Mount, where the monthly average is $4,470. In Fayetteville, care costs are even lower, coming in nearly $2,400 below the Clayton norm, and in Goldsboro, seniors pay $2,700.

    Clayton

    $5,388

    North Carolina

    $4,010

    United States

    $4,500

    Rocky Mount

    $4,470

    Durham

    $4,800

    Goldsboro

    $2,700

    Fayetteville

    $3,000

    The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

    Assisted living is one of the more expensive senior care types in Clayton, with seniors paying $5,388 for services. While this is about $1,600 less than the cost of nursing home care, seniors who live at home may have lower monthly care fees. For example, seniors who arrange private in-home care or home health care services pay $4,957 for full-time care, while those who attend adult day health care pay $1,300.

      In-Home Care

      $4,957

      Home Health Care

      $4,957

      Home Health Care

      $1,300

      Assisted Living Facility

      $5,388

      Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

      $6,996

      Note: Data for Clayton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Raleigh, was used instead.

      Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Clayton

      Low-income elderly residents who want to live in assisted living facilities but can’t afford it can sometimes get financial assistance through the state of North Carolina through the State/County Special Assistance Program, an SSI state supplement. This program applies specifically to those who need non-medical care on a daily basis in an ALF, but have proven they can’t live by themselves at home anymore.

      Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.

      Financial Assistance in North Carolina

      More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

      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.

      Free Assisted Living Resources in Clayton

      Clayton and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

      To see a list of free assisted living resources in Clayton, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.

      Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Clayton

      Clayton Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.

      Laws and Regulations in North Carolina

      Reviews of Communities Nearby

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      James

      I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

      Review of Clayton House

      My brother was at Clayton House. I like the care. They seemed to monitor everything he needed. The staffers did very well. There was one young man, and he was always there, almost like a family...

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      Assisted Living

      Reviewer#RD1227ll

      I visited this facility

      Review of Gabriel Manor

      Gabriel Manor was an awesome community. The facility was very clean and diverse. The only con is that my mom can't afford it. I saw the main area and the kitchen. The staff were very helpful and...

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      Assisted Living

      Ron

      I visited this facility

      Review of Gabriel Manor

      Gabriel Manor was a great place and I had a great tour of it. The staff was knowledgeable. The rooms were very nice. The dining area was very nice, but I wasn't able to try their food. The outdoor...

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