The largest suburban town in Mecklenburg County, Huntersville is home to close to 62,000 residents, 12% of whom are 65 and older. The city boasts multiple historic sites and restaurants serving both international and local cuisine. Crime rates are low, and warm year-round weather provides opportunities for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Seniors in Huntersville have several options for assisted living. These communities provide customized levels of care for older adults who need help with daily tasks, such as bathing, grooming, meals and housekeeping. In addition to comfortable living spaces, assisted living communities provide social and recreational opportunities. The average cost of care in Huntersville is $4,400 per month, which is more than the state average but less than the national average.
This guide highlights the benefits and drawbacks of living in Huntersville and the costs of assisted living in various cities throughout the state. There’s also a list of resources to address a variety of seniors’ needs.
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514 Southland Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
5.0
(5 reviews)
"When my grandmother needed to move to an assisted living facility, I wanted to look at the larger more poplar facilities but my mom was told of a new home that was a home and not an institution. I was very skeptical but agreed to meet with the owner..."
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250 Commerce Centre Dr, Huntersville, NC, 28078
4.8
(6 reviews)
"I toured Cadence Living - Huntersville. I like the ambiance, the setting, and the choices of food—the choices of options of things to do, like crafts and exercise. I like the rooms. I saw the library, the exercise room, and the crafts room. I saw the..."
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10200 Hamptons Park Dr, Huntersville, NC, 28078
2.5
(2 reviews)
"Arbor Ridge at Huntersville’s innovative approach to senior care does away with the ages-old “one-size-fits-all” model. Rather than hopscotc..."
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16627 Ranger Trail, Huntersville, NC, 28078
5.0
(18 reviews)
"My Mom has been here since September 25th. This was a big change for her. Her husband (Dad) died September 13th and she couldn’t live alone as she had Alzheimer’s. This place is just like being at home. There are only 6 residents and Mom has made..."
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13910 Hunton Lane, Huntersville, NC, 28078
5.0
(2 reviews)
"When we first began researching assisted living facilities in the area, Ranson Ridge stood out above the others. Cathy was warm and welcoming, and provided answers to all of our questions. The facility is beautifully decorated, and the residents we..."
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16401 Grapperhall Drive, Huntersville, NC, 28078
"Grapperhall Assisted Living Family Care location in the lovely Breckenridge Community in Huntersville, NC located outside of Charlotte, NC i..."
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9434 Shepparton Drive, Huntersville, NC, 28078
"Shepperton Assisted Living Family Care Home located in Huntersville, outside of Charlotte, North Carolina off Gilead Rd. is excited to annou..."
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128 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC, 28117
4.6
(12 reviews)
"We went to Summit Place of Mooresville. It was excellent. The tour person was excellent. The place was clean. All the staff we met for good. I can't say anything bad about any of them. And equally, the people who lived there were friendly, too. A cou..."
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198 E Waterlynn Rd, Mooresville, NC, 28117
4.2
(12 reviews)
"My tour at Cadence Mooresville was awesome. I was a walk-in, so they went ahead and immediately talked to me a little bit about the center and what they have. I was able to see a modern model room. I was also able to connect with different people fro..."
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18240 John Connor Road, Cornelius, NC, 28031
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Peninsula Family Care Home was not like a big facility. It is smaller which is a type of home that I'm interested in looking at now for mom. There's a kitchen with a table and a family room, which would be inviting for the group to hang out together...."
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4822 Webbs Chapel Church Road, Denver, NC, 28037
"At Senior Care Carolinas, we provide our seniors with a more intimate approach to daily living and care. Our comfortable, well-maintained ho..."
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3505 Oriole Place, Charlotte, NC, 28269
"Welcome to House of Peace by Majestic Residences Nestled in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, House of Peace by Majestic Residences..."
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6101 Clarke Creek Parkway, Charlotte, NC, 28269
3.9
(27 reviews)
"I like that The Laurels & The Haven in Highland Creek was very clean and looked very updated. The people were extremely friendly, the residents as well as the staff. The atmosphere was very upbeat and very positive. They offer a one-bedroom apartment..."
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400 Avinger Ln, Davidson, NC, 28036
4.5
(11 reviews)
"My cousin lives at The Pines at Davidson and we actually went to see the place. My father and all of his brothers went to Davidson so it's kind of like going back to a family place. It's a beautiful campus. They really encourage walking and bird watc..."
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9305 Kestral Ridge Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28269
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Kestral Ridge Family Care Home was a good place. The staff was good, friendly, and knowledgeable. The cleanliness was very good...."
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4968 Milestone Avenue, Kannapolis, NC, 28081
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is a resident of The Landings of Cabarrus. It's a very relaxed atmosphere with a beautiful area where they can walk. They do activities daily. The atmosphere is bright, too. They have their own rooms. They can have a kitchenette type of room i..."
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7981 Optimist Club Rd, Denver, NC, 28037
3.6
(10 reviews)
"This place is wonderful and I am very happy here. We a !of of activities things like painting and getting together and getting our nails done. Staff here is wonderful they love their residences and give them 100% of their time even if it's just simpl..."
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550 Glenwood Dr, Mooresville, NC, 28115
3.5
(4 reviews)
"We didn't choose Genesis at Mooresville because we didn't care for it Their building is old. It didn't seem to be a well kept facility and didn't smell clean either. It was bleak and the staff were just okay. ..."
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9108 Reames Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216
3.4
(5 reviews)
"Staff has done an amazing job in the during our current pandemic of Covid. Rooms are very nice and they allow inside visitation with restrictions ..."
READ MOREHealth Service Regulation, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for regulating and licensing assisted living facilities in North Carolina. It regularly performs inspections and revokes licenses of underperforming facilities.
Seniors in Huntersville pay approximately $4,400 per month for assisted living.
Huntersville costs $390 more than the state average of $4,010 and $100 below the U.S. average of $4,500. Despite having a higher average than the state, this city doesn’t have the highest fees in the region. To the northwest in Asheville, assisted living costs are around $598 more per month. Raleigh's seniors pay almost $1,000 more than Huntersville, and Wilmington seniors pay $854 more on average per month.
Huntersville
$4,400
North Carolina
$4,010
United States
$4,500
Asheville
$4,998
Raleigh
$5,388
Wilmington
$5,254
Assisted living fees in Huntersville are more affordable than a semiprivate room in a nursing home, which costs $7,756 per month. Adult day health care is less expensive than assisted living with average fees of $1,192. Seniors who prefer to remain in their homes pay slightly less for in-home care at $4,668, which covers help with daily activities. Home health care is $4,767 per month, and it covers skilled nursing, therapy and light medical.
In-Home Care
$4,668
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,192
Assisted Living Facility
$4,400
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,756
Note: Data for Huntersville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Charlotte, was used instead.
Financial assistance is available to eligible seniors receiving personal care in both ACHs and multi-unit assisted houses. This is made possible by the Medicaid State Fund.
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.
Huntersville 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 Huntersville, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Huntersville 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.
Assisted Living
Geraldine
5
Review of Cadence Huntersville
I toured Cadence Living - Huntersville. I like the ambiance, the setting, and the choices of food—the choices of options of things to do, like crafts and exercise. I like the rooms. I saw the...
Assisted Living
Chrissy D
5
Review of Joyful Senior Living
My Mom has been here since September 25th. This was a big change for her. Her husband (Dad) died September 13th and she couldn’t live alone as she had Alzheimer’s. This place is just like being...
Assisted Living
Dwehtje
5
Review of Joyful Senior Living
It is such a nice place and so pleasant. Rooms are so nice. They are so caring to my Mom. And always keep us updated on her and are available when ever we need them. I highly recommend JSL.
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