Wallace is a small town with fewer than 4,000 residents in the Wilmington, North Carolina metro area. Of its population, about a quarter are retirement-aged, promoting access to social programming as well as community-based services for seniors. The town may be well-suited to those looking for an affordable retirement option with warm weather year-round.
Seniors in Wallace who are unable to safely live alone often transition to an assisted living facility. These residential facilities provide daily social and recreational activities as well as convenient services such as daily meals, housekeeping, salon services and transportation. Assisted living facilities are staffed with trained caregivers who administer personal care services depending on residents’ individualized care plans. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living residents in Wallace pay $5,254 per month for services, making it one of the most expensive places in North Carolina to obtain care.
In this guide, we provide more information on assisted living rates in Wallace and how they compare to care costs in other cities as well as local alternatives. The guide also outlines ways seniors may pay for care and it gives an overview of some of the resources seniors may contact with personalized help with navigating the system.