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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Southern Pines, NC for 2024

Southern Pines is a small southern town in Moore County that offers an exceptional quality of life for seniors who appreciate outdoor activities, an abundance of medical services and an active downtown area with numerous charming shops and cafes. Seniors who love golf have access to prestigious courses, and outdoorsy seniors can take advantage of an extensive park system with lakes, walking trails and the pristine Weymouth Woods. Southern Pines, which is nationally recognized for its equestrian activity, is home to more than 15,500 residents, including more than 4,200 seniors aged 65 or older.  

Assisted living effectively blends continued independence with personalized supportive care, housekeeping and limited nursing care in a residential setting. Seniors pay an average cost of $3,500 per month for assisted living in Southern Pines, which is lower than the state average and even lower than the national average.

This guide contains information on the benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Southern Pines and provides numerous cost comparisons, including average assisted living costs of other North Carolina cities and other types of senior care. It also offers a list of free senior resources available locally.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Southern Pines

Assisted living residences, called adult care homes in North Carolina, are licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation. Adult Home Specialists within the appropriate county’s Department of Social Services monitor facilities in Southern Pines and throughout the state.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Southern Pines

  • Seniors in Southern Pines benefit from North Carolina being moderately tax-friendly toward retirees. The state exempts Social Security retirement benefits from income taxes. Other forms of retirement income, including pensions, are taxed at a flat rate of 5.25%, which is lower than in some states.
  • Regarding sales taxes, North Carolina is also moderately friendly with an average combined state and local sales tax rate of 6.98%. This rate ranks the state lower than 25 others. Taxes are even lower in Southern Pines because Moore County only charges 2% sales tax on top of the state’s 4.75% for a total of 6.75%. However, this amount is still higher than 67% of other cities and counties in the state.
  • Although Southern Pines doesn’t have a local hospital, it’s only about 4 miles from FirstHealth Moore Regional Health in Pinehurst, which was regionally ranked fifth in North Carolina. The 402-bed, acute care hospital is home to the FirstHealth Cardiac & Vascular Institute and rated as high-performing in 15 procedures and conditions, including treatment of heart failure, heart attack, and stroke and hip fractures, as well as for performing hip and knee replacements, diabetes and heart bypass surgery.
  • The cost of living in Southern Pines is only slightly higher than the national average by about 1.5% but it’s higher than the state average by 11%. However, a big portion of this is due to higher housing costs, which shouldn’t impact seniors in assisted living facilities.
  • Southern Pines has a relatively wet climate with an average of 47 inches of annual rainfall compared to the national average of 38 inches. However, it only sees about 3 inches of snow each year compared to the nationwide average of 28 inches. It boasts four comfortable months when the high temperatures range between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. July is the hottest month with an average high of about 90 degrees, making Southern Pines warmer than most places in the state.

Paying for Assisted Living in Southern Pines

According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Southern Pines is $3,500 per month. This amount makes the city’s monthly average less than the state’s average by $300 and less than the national average by $800.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Southern Pines’ average cost of assisted living is also lower than that of most other cities nearby. Although it’s higher than Burlington’s average by $650 per month, it’s lower than Goldsboro’s by $173. Southern Pines’ average is also lower than Durham’s by $550 and Raleigh’s by $1,300.

Southern Pines

$3,500

North Carolina

$3,800

The United States

$4,300

Burlington

$2,850

Goldsboro

$3,673

Durham

$4,050

Raleigh

$4,800

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors who are unsure of the type of senior care they need may consider other options. Compared to assisted living, adult day health care is significantly lower in Southern Pines at only $867 monthly. However, this offers extremely limited care. For those wanting to age in place at home, the average costs of homemaker services and home health aides are only slightly higher at $3,623 per month. Nursing home care is the costliest at $6,722 per month for semiprivate rooms and $7,163 for private rooms.

Homemaker Services

$3,623

Home Health Aide

$3,623

Adult Day Health Care

$867

Assisted Living Facility

$3,500

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,722

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$7,163

Note: Data for Southern Pines was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Fayetteville, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Southern Pines

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

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities 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 Southern Pines

Seniors looking for activities and services that help keep older adults and provide socialization opportunities can find several free resources offered at a state, county or regional level.

ResourceContactService
Southern Pines Senior Services(910) 692-7376Southern Pines Senior Services offers activities and special events to keep seniors active and engaged with others. Programs and services include clubs, educational opportunities, fitness and other classes, trips and library activities. Scheduled events include arts and crafts festivals, holiday events, outdoor movies in the park and parades.
Moore County Department of Aging(910) 947-4483The Moore County Department of Aging provides services to promote the well-being of older adults countywide. Services include fitness programs, nutrition programs, information and assistance, transportation, senior volunteer programs, in-home aide services and telephone reassurance. An information and assistance coordinator can make referrals and coordinate services that allow seniors to stay in the least restrictive environments.
Triangle J Council of Governments(800) 624-3004The Triangle J Council of Governments administers the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program in Moore County. An LTC Ombudsman is a trained advocate who upholds the rights of long-term care facility residents, including those in assisted living. These advocates address quality of care issues through information and mediation,they and educate residents, family members, the public and facility staff on long-term care issues and elder abuse prevention, detection and reporting.
Senior Enrichment Center(910) 947-4483The Senior Enrichment Center is available to any Moore County resident aged 50 or older. It provides fun activities to help increase socialization among older adults, including a monthly calendar of programs and socials. The center also houses a multi-purpose recreation room with a pickleball court, two-lane walking track, cornhole set, shuffleboard court and table tennis.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Southern Pines

Southern Pines-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.

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Nanette

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Review of TerraBella Southern Pines

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Review of TerraBella Southern Pines

The tour I had at TerraBella Southern Pines was good. I didn't meet any staff, just the girl in the office that took me around. She was fine. She was friendly and OK. The facility was pretty when...

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