Greenville is the county seat and most populated city in Pitt County, North Carolina. Approximately 93,400 people call Greenville home, with 10% ages 65 and older. There are multiple medical centers located near the city center for those who require treatment for chronic care or for illnesses and injuries, including Vidant Medical Center.
For seniors who need care that can’t be met in other home and community facilities, nursing homes offer skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapies, daily meals and help with tasks like dressing, grooming, getting in and out of the bed and housekeeping. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, a semiprivate room in a nursing home in Greenville costs an average of $6,342 per month, which is less than the state and national averages. There are additional options for those who don’t require such in-depth treatment, including home health care or assisted living.
This guide covers the cost of nursing home care across the state and compares it with state and national averages. It also includes the costs of other types of care and a list of resources for seniors.
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2910 MacGregor Downs Rd, Greenville, NC, 27834
3.9
(18 reviews)
"My dad was a resident several times in Rehab after a stay at the hospital. I was always satisfied with his rehabilitation. October he was admitted to Long Term Care at age 94. His health was failing. He received very good care, helped him whe..."
READ MORE100 Hickory St, Greenville, NC, 27858
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 90% of Entrance Fee; 80% Refund (Price 88% of Entrance Fee); 50% Refund (Price 72% of Entrance Fee); Declining Balance Refund-..."
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2575 W 5TH ST, Greenville, NC, 27834
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Greenfield Place We toured this facility a couple years ago looking for a rehab place for my grandfather. It was a rather large place, larger than most we toured. It had well over 100 beds. Lots of nursing assistants on the halls and the patients ..."
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2578 West 5th Street, Greenville, NC, 27834
2.3
(9 reviews)
"My mother was a resident for rehab. I was completely happy, particularly with the care and attention from the staff. Staff members went out of their way to meet her needs. The physical therapy was professional and effective. My mother enjoyed her mea..."
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200 Trade Street , Tarboro, NC, 27886
4.5
(10 reviews)
"The Fountains At The Albemarle's price was outside of what we were capable of doing. It was also a different facility; it was a nursing skills place. The staff was good. The room size was small because it wasn't meant for assisted living. My mom didn..."
READ MORE250 LOVERS LANE, Washington, NC, 27889
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My aunt lives at this facility. I visit her twice a week depending on my work schedule. The facility is clean and the staff is professional. I also like the way the nurses encourage my aunt to improve. It makes me feel good to know that she is in goo..."
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2150 Hull Road, Kinston, NC, 28504
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother moved into North Carolina State Veterans Home - Kinston. It's a wonderful place, very nice, very clean, and doesn't smell like pee. Everybody welcomes you with a friendly heart. They just were so, so helpful. We're just so delighted to hav..."
READ MORE312 Warren Avenue, Kinston, NC, 28501
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has been at Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for 2 months now. The place is clean. She seems to be happy there, and they're taking good care of her. They contact me often about my mother's case. I'm having a meeting tomorrow w..."
READ MORE4351 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Farmville, NC, 27828
4.5
(2 reviews)
"It is a nice and friendly home and the staff treat each other as well as residents like family. It's small and sweet but lovely too. ..."
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911 Western Blvd Tarboro, NC 27886, Tarboro, NC, 27886
4.0
(7 reviews)
"I am the brother of a former patient. He was originally placed in a different SNF after a short stay in the hospital with an infection in his foot. Prodigy rehab Director came and saw him at his previous facility, they immediately connected and he wa..."
READ MORE317 RHODES AVE, Kinston, NC, 28502
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Everyone seemed warm and acted like they really cared about the patients they were taking care of. The areas were clean and the people were happy. If the time comes and my parents are in need of a facility like this, I would send them there. I felt l..."
READ MORE119 Gatling Street, Williamston, NC, 27892
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Upon arriving I noticed that the doors were locked with a security system and you either had to know a code to enter or you had to ring a bell for service. I thought this was great as sometimes seniors can be the victims of predators. I also thought..."
READ MORE1000 WESTERN BLVD, Tarboro, NC, 27886
3.7
(3 reviews)
"Helpful and caring staff. ..."
READ MORE1624 Highland Drive, Washington, NC, 27889
1.0
(1 reviews)
"In short this facility as since seen a much needed face lift in the past year. All and all the cosmetic appearance is much improved but the service that still work there have not seen any additional improvements or higher standards. The time that m..."
READ MORE907 Cunningham Road, Kinston, NC, 28501
"Kinston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located in Kinston, NC and provides specialized short-term, inpatient rehabilitation and ski..."
READ MOREIn Greenville, the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $6,342. A private room costs $7,726.
Nursing home costs vary across North Carolina depending on the number of amenities, the types of additional care and the size of the community. A semiprivate room in Greenville is $958 less than the state average and $1,414 less than the national average. Comparing costs with other cities in the state, a nursing home in Asheville is $8,000 per month and Charlotte is $7,817 per month. Greensboro residents pay an average of $7,695 and Fayetteville had one of the lowest costs in the state at $6,722.
Greenville
$6,342
North Carolina
$7,300
The United States
$7,756
Asheville
$8,000
Charlotte
$7,817
Fayetteville
$6,722
Greensboro
$7,695
Seniors considering long-term care have five main types to choose from. In Chapel Hill, those who prefer to remain in their homes can choose from homemaker services at $4,385 per month or a home health aide at $4,767. Adult day health is the least expensive at $1,333 and an assisted living community costs $4,050. A semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $7,270 and a private room is $8,502.
Home care
$3,623
Home health care
$3,623
Adult day health care
0
Assisted living
$3,900
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,342
Nursing home (private room)
$7,726
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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The following is a list of programs and resources available for seniors in Greenville. These services help seniors live longer and more productive lives and can help delay the transition from living at home to a nursing home.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Pitt County Council on Aging | (252) 752-1717 | The Pitt County Council on Aging works to enhance the lives of seniors in the county through services and programs that promote independence and a healthy way of life. These programs include nutritional services, Medicare counseling, healthy aging and injury prevention and transportation assistance. |
| Pitt County Adult Protective Services | (252) 902-1110 | Adult Protective Services investigates claims of abuse, neglect and exploitation of seniors in Pitt County. The agency initiates court action when necessary and provides essential services to disabled individuals. |
| Senior Adults/ Active Adults | (252) 329-4551 | Senior Adults is a program run by the Greenville Recreation and Parks Department. Some of the programs offered at the center include arts and crafts, aquatics, cards, games and day trips. It also offers help with technology through its classes. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 662-7030 | The long-term care ombudsman serves as an advocate for seniors throughout the state in long-term care. The agency explains the different types of long-term care options, provides advice on selecting the best community, explains residents’ rights and gives guidance on insurance matters. The ombudsman also works to ensure all long-term care facilities operate under state and federal guidelines. |
| Pitt County Veterans | (252) 902-3090 | Pitt County Veterans Services ensures prior military receives information on the available programs and services. Benefits include the Aid and Attendance benefit that pays for home and community-based services in long-term care. |
Nursing Homes
Crystal Cutler
1
Review of Universal Health Care - Greenville
My Father In Law was recently in this facility and he will not be back!!! People there were not attentive to his needs. He is a recent amputee and his experience was a nightmare. He would hit the...
Nursing Homes
Michael
4
Review of MacGregor Downs Health and Rehabilitation Center
We went to MacGregor Downs Health and Rehabilitation Center. It's very nice inside. It's a nice building. It's fairly new and appealing. It was clean. Everything around it was clean. The rooms...
Nursing Homes
hriddle
5
Review of MacGregor Downs Health and Rehabilitation Center
My dad was a resident several times in Rehab after a stay at the hospital. I was always satisfied with his rehabilitation. October he was admitted to Long Term Care at age 94. His health was...
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