Burke Long Term Care
125 Camellia Garden Street, Morganton, NC, 28655
"Come and enjoy a life-style that alleviates concern about safety, security and comfort. We offer a nurturing and supportive environment p..."
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The culturally rich community of Morganton offers a welcoming environment for retirees seeking comfortable weather, affordability and access to health care. Of its estimated 18,000 residents, it has a large senior community that makes up a fifth of its population. To serve these residents, the Morganton region has a dedicated senior services agency and an active senior center.
Morganton also has several assisted living facilities, providing accommodations and care for older adults who need daily assistance. These residential communities offer services such as daily meals, housekeeping, medication reminders and transportation, and some have amenities such as public computers and hair salons. On average, seniors in Morganton pay $3,523 per month for this type of care, though rates vary depending on a facility’s size, location and amenities. By comparison, the statewide average monthly rate is $4,010, and nationally, care costs come in at $4,500.Â
Through this guide, readers can get more information on assisted living costs in Morganton, as well as some options they may have for covering services. This guide also lists some resources that can help seniors make informed decisions regarding their long-term care options.
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125 Camellia Garden Street, Morganton, NC, 28655
"Come and enjoy a life-style that alleviates concern about safety, security and comfort. We offer a nurturing and supportive environment p..."
READ MORE330 Juniper Street, Morganton, NC, 28655
"I visited The Berkeley. The menu of the food looked great, and they have a bakery area. It had a specific wing just for dementia patients because that door is kept locked, so they don't wander. The rooms are beautiful. They have single and shared roo..."
READ MORE5415 Rob Carswell St, Morganton, NC, 28655
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My visit to Country Pines Adult Care Home in Morganton was good. The staff was very friendly, very helpful, and very knowledgeable. The facility was clean and very well kept. It's just a house, so it has a front porch with rocking chairs, a gazebo, a..."
READ MORE1300 E Union St, , Morganton, NC, 28655
1.3
(3 reviews)
"The staff was fine at Morganton Long-Term Care. They were very nice. But it just smells when we went in, and the rooms that we would have had for my mother wasn't just acceptable to what we want. Basically, it was the odor. It was pretty offensive fo..."
READ MORE151 Southview Street, Morganton, NC, 28680
2001 Bristol Creek Avenue, Morganton, NC, 28655
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3806 Kathy Road, Morganton, NC, 28655
1450 Shaire Center Dr, Lenoir, NC, 28645
3.1
(7 reviews)
"I have frequented this facility for the last 4 weeks at all different hours and never been in any facility that was cleaner or been taken care of better than this one. The property is beautiful and serene and the staff is friendly and caring toward t..."
READ MORE1267 Pinnacle Church Road, Nebo, NC, 28761
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Nasty rooms that do not get cleaned, The staff talks down and bad to my family member. I haven't heard of but 1 activity they went out to Mcdonalds and then they said all family's stimulus money was gone. They cut the water off on the residents daily..."
READ MORE2544 Grandview Circle Sw, Lenoir, NC, 28645
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I would not recommend this facility for a cockroach. The people who work there are so rude with the residents. If there is someone that refuses to eat they will not take the time to coax them with positive comments. This place also has 3 shifts. I wa..."
READ MORE2572 Ridgeview Dr, Valdese, NC, 28690
The NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, regulates assisted living facilities in Morganton and enforces a range of licensing requirements related to care planning, nutrition, medication services and staffing. It also publishes details on residents' rights and the recourse residents have if they receive unfair treatment.Â
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In Morganton, assisted living rates average $3,523 per month.
Assisted living facilities in Morganton charge competitive monthly rates of $3,523 for care, which is significantly below the state average of $4,010 and the national norm of $4,500. Nearby surveyed cities typically have higher rates, with seniors in Greensboro paying $3,800 for this level of care, and monthly fees in Charlotte exceed Morganton’s norm by about $900. In Asheville, rates are considerably higher than in Morganton at $4,998, but in Fayetteville, fees are approximately $500 below the local rate.
Morganton
$3,523
North Carolina
$4,010
United States
$4,500
Asheville
$4,998
Charlotte
$4,400
Fayetteville
$3,000
Greensboro
$3,800
In Morganton, assisted living facilities charge $3,523 for residential care, which is low compared to most other senior care options in the city. Seniors pay higher monthly rates for private care, with in-home care agencies charging $4,099, and those that provide specialized home health care charging $4,385. Nursing home care is even costlier, with rates starting at $8,152 for semiprivate accommodations. Only adult day health care is more cost-effective at $1,300 per month.
In-Home Care
$4,099
Home Health Care
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$1,300
Assisted Living Facility
$3,523
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,152
Note: Data for Morganton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Hickory, was used instead.
The state of North Carolina has an Elderly Waiver for aging, disabled adults and a State/County Special Assistance Program, an SSI state supplement, which gives enough financial support to low-income elderly residents to live in assisted living facilities.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Morganton 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 Morganton, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
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Morganton 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 ourAssisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Carol
5
Review of The Berkeley
I visited The Berkeley. The menu of the food looked great, and they have a bakery area. It had a specific wing just for dementia patients because that door is kept locked, so they don't wander. The...
Assisted Living
Angiel
1
Review of Morganton Long Term Care Facility
Morganton Long Term Care facility is a horrible place! My parents were there for years! The food they served was awful, rarely a meat included in your meal, maybe a chicken thigh but most of the...
Assisted Living
D.T.
4
Review of Country Pines Adult Care Home
My visit to Country Pines Adult Care Home in Morganton was good. The staff was very friendly, very helpful, and very knowledgeable. The facility was clean and very well kept. It's just a house, so...