Lincolnton, a Charlotte suburb, boasts a walkable downtown area, age-friendly recreational amenities and scenic mountain views. It provides a therapeutic environment for older adults seeking comprehensive long-term care services. Â The city is home to Atrium Health Lincoln, a 101-bed hospital in the heart of the city with specializations in surgical services, orthopedics and pain management, as well as several nursing homes.
Nursing home care is for those who have extensive medical and personal care needs due to their age or an injury or illness. These facilities have licensed medical professionals and certified caregivers on staff who administer skilled services, such as medication monitoring and administration, disease monitoring and wound care, along with personal care services. On average, nursing homes in Lincolnton charge starting monthly rates of $8,152 for care, which is hundreds of dollars over state and national norms. Fortunately, there are alternative senior care options within the city that accommodate those who only need basic skilled nursing services, including assisted living facilities and home care agencies.
Through this guide, Lincolnton seniors can learn more about local nursing homes and connect with resources that can help them navigate their care options.Â
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515 S GENERALS BLVD, Lincolnton, NC, 28093
4.3
(14 reviews)
"My mother was in rehab at this facility for five weeks this winter. I accepted the room hesitantly at first because it was a 45 minute drive from my home. I came to realize it was worth the drive. My first impression proved to be misleading. The fa..."
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931 N ASPEN ST, Lincolnton, NC, 28092
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Cardinal cares my Dad was there for 6 months in therapy awesome team and we loved the care he received including housekeeping, Activities was great he got to go outside , and loved the music enjoyed the bingo, therapy was amazing targeting all his ne..."
READ MORE1410 East Gaston Street, Lincolnton, NC, 28092
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My father was at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. He stayed there for 24 days, and they took good care of him. In the last week, they even took good care of me because I stayed with him the whole time until he passed. The staff was very good and ver..."
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1428 Little Valley Lane, Lincolnton, NC, 28092
2.3
(4 reviews)
"All in all, I would have to say that Boger City Rest home is pretty awesome. We had our doubts at first as we were use to being around my grandmother all of the time, but with the fact that everyone worked and no one was able to move in with her fu..."
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102 LEONARD AVENUE, Newton, NC, 28658
4.1
(17 reviews)
"Mom went to Abernethy from the hospital after a fall then broke her foot in multiple places. Friends in healthcare could not recommend a nursing facility for rehab in our county. Abernethy was the closest nursing facility with a good reputation. M..."
READ MORE7615 Dallas Cherryville Highway, Cherryville, NC, 28021
"Because of the pandemic, you can't go into Peak Resources Cherryville, but you're allowed on the outside. I've had one conference with the staff. They provide occupational therapy and physical therapy. It's a beautiful facility on the outside, and we..."
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514 OLD MOUNT HOLLY ROAD, Stanley, NC, 28164
3.6
(14 reviews)
"My stepdad was recently in Stanley Total Living Center for about a month. It was a wonderful place. The room was small, but other than that, it was good. ..."
READ MORE111 Harrelson Rd, Cherryville, NC, 28021
2.8
(8 reviews)
"I liked Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. It was clean. It seemed like it was well run and everybody was friendly and nice. It's just hard getting in there. The room we saw was bright. It had plenty of space for your personal belongings in it...."
READ MOREIn Lincolnton, nursing homes charge $8,152 per month for shared rooms and $9,460 for private rooms.
Skilled nursing facilities in Lincolnton charge $8,152 for services, making this among the costliest cities for senior care in the state and nation. Local care costs exceed the national average by 3% and are 9% above the state norm, and they’re hundreds of dollars higher than what’s typical of other cities in the region. For example, in Charlotte, monthly fees are 5% lower than in Lincolnton, and in Asheville, rates are 6% below the local norm. Likewise, seniors in Durham pay about 15% less for nursing home care than residents in Lincolnton.
Lincolnton
$8,152
North Carolina
$7,483
United States
$7,908
Asheville
$7,665
Charlotte
$7,756
Durham
$7,026
Nursing home care is the most expensive option in the Lincolnton region, with facilities charging $8,152 for shared rooms and $9,460 for private accommodations. This is about double the rate home health care agencies charge for skilled nursing services in clients’ homes, with seniors paying approximately $4,385 for this type of care. In-home care, which includes basic custodial services, comes in at $4,099, and those who qualify for assisted living pay $3,523 on average. Adult day health care is even more affordable at $1,300 per month for daytime skilled nursing services.
In-Home Care
$4,099
Home Health Care
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$1,300
Assisted Living Facility
$3,523
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$8,152
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$9,460
Note: Data for Lincolnton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Hickory, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Nursing Homes
Sarah Hanes
5
Review of Cardinal Healthcare and Rehab
Cardinal cares my Dad was there for 6 months in therapy awesome team and we loved the care he received including housekeeping, Activities was great he got to go outside , and loved the music...
Nursing Homes
Bruce
5
Review of Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center
My father was at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. He stayed there for 24 days, and they took good care of him. In the last week, they even took good care of me because I stayed with him the whole...
Nursing Homes
Lisa
3
Review of Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center
Dad was at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. It was very old, so some things needed to be updated. He was in a room that was shared. The furniture was also very old and several times when my mom...
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