Caring.com
Caring.com

(800) 558-0653

The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Smithfield, NC for 2024

 

Smithfield, which serves as the principal city of Johnston County, features a historic downtown district, age-friendly amenities, such as parks and museums, and festivals throughout the year. This growing town has a little over 12,000 residents and a large senior community that makes up 18% of the population. It houses one hospital and a network of over a dozen medical clinics, along with nonprofit organizations, such as Community & Senior Services of Johnston County, Inc.

In addition to this, the Smithfield region has several assisted living communities. These facilities range considerably in size and amenities, but they all offer housing, meal services and individualized care plans with services such as bathing and dressing assistance. Along with these services, assisted living facilities host social and recreational activities throughout the week, and many have amenities such as libraries, computer labs and fitness centers. Seniors in these facilities typically pay $5,388 per month for care, making this city a costly option compared to the North Carolina average of $4,010 and the national norm of $4,500.

This guide lists some benefits and drawbacks of retiring to Smithfield, and it lists some helpful resources for seniors. The guide also lists common ways to fund residential care.

What you can do with Caring

  • Search the Caring database

    Quickly search the largest online senior living and senior care directory

  • Read reviews and expert guidance

    Read our authentic consumer reviews and content by experts

  • Speak to a Family Advisor for free

    Guided, expert advice to find the best community or agency for you

  • Take a tour to decide yourself

    We’ll help you book tours or get in touch with local agencies

Assisted Living Facilities in Smithfield, North Carolina

6 Results


Pets AllowedPhysical TherapyPool / Hot TubVeterans Benefits

Filters

6 Results

Sort By

Didn't find what you were looking for?

Caring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.

Call us at (855) 948-3865

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Smithfield

The state carefully monitors assisted living facilities in Smithfield through the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. If the facility provides dementia support, it must obtain licensing through the state. While the state doesn’t license assisted living facilities that don’t provide dementia care, it does require them to register with the division annually and submit their disclosure statements.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Smithfield

 

  • North Carolina has a flat state income tax rate of 4.99%, which it imposes on most forms of retirement income, including pension income and withdrawals from retirement savings accounts. However, seniors don’t pay taxes at the state level on their Social Security income, regardless of their tax bracket, which may provide significant savings for those who primarily rely on federal benefits for their assisted living costs.

 

  • On a cost of living index calibrated to a national score of 100, Smithfield’s score comes in at 92.7. This is a little higher than the state score of 91, but it indicates that overall living costs in this city fall about 7% below the nationwide norm. As a result, local assisted living costs may be competitive compared to national rates.

 

  • Smithfield has a high crime rate compared to the state and nation as a whole, as well as cities with similar population sizes. Nationally, 97% of communities have less crime than this city, and within North Carolina, about 92% of cities report less criminal activity. Much of the crime that occurs here is property-related, however, with the city reporting some of the highest rates of vehicle theft in the nation. Fortunately, many local assisted living facilities have amenities, such as security gates, to protect residents and their belongings.

 

  • Johnston Health, a 179-bed full-service hospital in Smithfield, provides outpatient services, urgent and emergency care and primary care services. It has a team of over 200 physicians who specialize in areas of medicine such as wound care, orthopedics and internal medicine, and it houses a diabetes center.

 

  • Smithfield has a humid subtropical climate with pleasant weather throughout the year, particularly during the spring and fall months. The city gets about 220 sunny days annually compared to 205 nationally, and residents see about 47 inches of rain and just 2 inches of snow. Temperatures range from winter lows of 29 degrees Fahrenheit to summer highs of 89 degrees Fahrenheit. To help residents make the most of the city’s comfortable weather, many assisted living facilities organize outdoor activities, such as gardening and picnics.

Paying for Assisted Living in Smithfield

 

In Smithfield, assisted living facilities charge $5,388 per month for housing and custodial services.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

On average, assisted living residents in Smithfield pay $5,388 per month for care. This rate exceeds the respective state and national norms of $4,010 and $4,500, and it’s high compared to typical regional rates. For example, in Durham, monthly care costs come in 11% below Smithfield’s norm, with residents paying $4,800 for care, and in Burlington, fees run even more competitively at $3,325. Similarly, rates in Fayetteville average $3,000, and opting for care in Goldsboro instead of Smithfield may save seniors up to 50% in monthly care costs.

Smithfield

$5,388

North Carolina

$4,010

United States

$4,500

Durham

$4,800

Goldsboro

$2,700

Fayetteville

$3,000

Burlington

$3,325

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living communities in Smithfield charge $5,388 per month for care. While seniors pay 23% less for assisted living than for nursing home care, which features medical care and monitoring in a residential institutional setting, other long-term care options in the city typically run lower. For example, agencies that provide nonmedical in-home care services, such as companionship and bathing assistance, and those that provide home health care services, such as diabetes management and wound care, charge comparatively competitive rates of $4,957, and adult day health care facilities charge $1,300 for personal care and skilled nursing services in a daytime community environment.

In-Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,300

Assisted Living Facility

$5,388

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,996

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Smithfield

The State/County Special Assistance Program (For Adult Care Home Residents) provides eligible seniors throughout the state of North Carolina financial aid for assisted living costs.

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 Smithfield

Smithfield 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 Smithfield, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Smithfield

 

Smithfield 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

Assisted Living

Lois

I visited this facility

Review of Meadowview Assisted Living

I went to Meadowview Assisted Living. It seemed fine. I liked the office people. They were nice. The residents have bingo and different activities. They can go play different kinds of games. They...

Read more

Assisted Living

NC Daughter

I visited this facility

Review of Meadowview Assisted Living

Avoid at all costs. Meadowview made our short list of places for my mom following a stroke. Caring.com set up a tour for my husband. When he arrived they were not expecting him and had no one...

Read more

Assisted Living

Wendy

I visited this facility

Review of Meadowview Assisted Living

The rooms for two people at Meadowview Assisted Living were not as big as we would have liked, but the pricing on it appealed to us. It was more of a clinical feel there than it was the homey...

Read more

Helpful Articles

Assisted Living near Smithfield, NC

ClaytonDunnKnightdaleGarnerGoldsboroZebulon

Other Options in Smithfield, NC

Business Owners

Caring.com

Caring.com is a leading online destination for caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. We offer thousands of original articles, helpful tools, advice from more than 50 leading experts, a community of caregivers, and a comprehensive directory of caregiving services.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal, financial, professional, or medical advice or diagnosis or treatment. By using our website, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Caring.com

Caring.com is a leading online destination for caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. We offer thousands of original articles, helpful tools, advice from more than 50 leading experts, a community of caregivers, and a comprehensive directory of caregiving services.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal, financial, professional, or medical advice or diagnosis or treatment. By using our website, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Our Services

  • Senior Living Directory

  • Senior Care Directory

  • Caregiving Resources

  • Sitemap

  • Terms of Use

  • Privacy Policy


© 2024 Caring, LLC. All rights reserved.