The town of Wake Forest is home to around 45,600 people, including about 5,200 seniors aged 65 or older. It’s a northern Raleigh suburb with easy access to the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle area. Senior residents enjoy Wake Forest’s convenient location, affordability and overall quality of life. The town’s central location offers the best of both worlds, with the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west and beaches to the east. Wake Forest also boasts a quintessential downtown that’s charming and vibrant, plenty of golfing at more than 10 courses in town and the surrounding area and an array of dining options to meet various tastes.
Seniors wishing to retain their independence while receiving personalized supportive care in a residential setting receive both at assisted living facilities. The average cost of assisted living in Wake Forest is $4,800, higher than the national average and much higher than the state average.
This guide provides details on assisted living in Wake Forest that lets seniors compare the average monthly costs of assisted living to other living options. It also provides an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Wake Forest and lists free senior resources.