Fayetteville is home to the U.S. Army military installation, Fort Bragg, a host of historic sites, colleges, museums and the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. With a population estimated at more than 211,600 people, Fayetteville’s adults who are 65 years old and up account for 11.6% of that number. Seniors in Fayetteville can access seven different area hospitals, including a Veterans Administration Medical Center, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital. With 217 physicians per 100,000 people, Fayetteville surpasses the U.S. average for physicians per capita. According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, a semiprivate room in a Fayetteville nursing home averages $6,722 a month, which is lower than the nation as a whole, which costs $7,756 monthly.
Nursing homes are set up like hospitals and are appropriate for seniors who require a high level of supervision, custodial care and medical monitoring that aren’t practical for individuals living in their own homes. Professionals working in a nursing home typically include registered nurses, nurse’s aides, and other care providers, such as speech, physical, and occupational therapists. Because of the extent of services provided in nursing homes, this senior care option is typically more expensive than other types of senior living arrangements. Elderly individuals who do not require a nursing home level of care may want to look into in-home care services or an assisted living facility, either of which may be more practical and appropriate.
This guide goes over the costs of various types of senior care in greater detail, including some resources for Fayetteville’s elderly citizens.
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4600 Cumberland Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28306
3.0
(21 reviews)
"My dad is here for rehab and it is so clean and inviting those are the first things I noticed. All the staff I can across smiled and were very friendly. He states he loves the therapy and he looks so much better than he did before. Surprisingly he..."
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214 COCHRAN AVENUE, Fayetteville, NC, 28301
"My dad has been in the locked memory care wing for just over a year. The staff has been unbelievably great, always taking a moment for me if I have a question, concern, or dad needs help toileting. The food was mediocre, but has gotten pretty good ..."
READ MORE2346 Barrington Circle, Fayetteville, NC, 28303
3.4
(9 reviews)
"My mother was resident for over 6 weeks here. I was very impressed from the first day. In the beginning we were able to participate in a treatment team meeting with all of the providers who would be involved in Mother’s care. We were able to give i..."
READ MORE523 COUNTRY CLUB DR, Fayetteville, NC, 28301
3.6
(7 reviews)
"Whispering Pines Nursing & Rehab Center was fine. The room that we went to where my aunt was in was very nice and very large. It had a sofa and a regular chair. Her bathroom was right there, too. She was there for probably six months or so. My family..."
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400 Pelt Drive, Fayetteville, NC, 28301
"Nancy from therapy has made a big difference in my brothers attitude toward this facility. He is so happy now. Thanks, Ray Hanus ..."
READ MORE1601 Purdue Drive,, Fayetteville, NC, 28304
2.4
(9 reviews)
"My grandmother has been at Village Greem. I like the fact that it's a skilled facility, so they have on-deck equipment that allows the person there to be able to be treated and to be checked for most everything without them having to go to a hospital..."
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1700 PAMALEE DR PO BOX 35881, Fayetteville, NC, 28301
2.2
(9 reviews)
"My husband is now at Highland House. I highly recommend them. They do a good job. The rooms are very nice. The dining area is adequate. They serve good meals too. If you can't go to the dining room, then they bring it to your room for you. The staff ..."
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1401 71st School Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28314
2.7
(3 reviews)
"Autumn Care of Fayetteville was very nice inside. It looked modern and like a 4-star hotel. The few staff members we met were really nice. They offered transportation for the patients to and from doctors' appointments. It was so expensive, and when M..."
READ MORE3532 Dunn Rd, Fayetteville, NC, 28314
2.3
(7 reviews)
"I was in a private room for my stay at Bethesda Health care. The room was ok. The CNA's and nurses were all competent and respectful, and friendly. Always a nurse on duty on the hall I was on. The food was much better than the food in the hospital..."
READ MORE4600 Cumberland Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28306
2.0
(2 reviews)
"I will say there are some wonderful people there and yes some bad as well but, one person does stand out there as a shining star!!!Mary, activity director. You can see in her actions she loves the residents and puts her whole heart into all she does..."
READ MOREThe average monthly cost for a nursing home in Fayetteville is $6,722 for a semiprivate room. A private room averages $7,163.
When comparing nursing home costs for a semiprivate room in Fayetteville with those for the average U.S. city, prices in Fayetteville are $1,034 less expensive. In fact, Fayetteville’s nursing home costs are cheaper by $578 than the state’s average cost for a semiprivate room, which is $7,300 per month. Seniors will be glad to know that Fayetteville’s nursing home prices are less expensive than those in most nearby cities, too. Nursing home care in Goldsboro costs $8,752, and Raleigh’s average costs for a semiprivate room are $7,148 per month. In Wilmington and Charlotte, costs for a semiprivate room are $7,178 and $7,817, respectively.
Fayetteville
$6,722
North Carolina
$7,300
The United States
$7,756
Charlotte
$7,817
Goldsboro
$8,752
Wilmington
$7,178
Raleigh
$7,148
Comparing nursing home costs to other types of senior care available to Fayetteville seniors is also helpful, particularly when family members are unsure whether nursing home placement is appropriate for their loved one. Adult day health care is the least pricey option at an average of $867 per month. Home care and home health care are available at an average cost of $3623 each per month. Residing in an assisted living home in Fayetteville comes with an average monthly cost of $3,500. Compare these numbers with nursing homes costs for a semiprivate room at $6,722 and a private room at $7,163 monthly.
Home care
$3,623
Home health care
$3,623
Adult day health care
$867
Assisted living
$3,500
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,722
Nursing home (private room)
$7,163
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 resources can be quite useful to Fayetteville seniors. The programs and services often make it easier for the elderly to continue living at home for as long as possible, thereby putting off the need to transition to a nursing home.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Senior Center | (910) 433-1574 | This Nationally Accredited Senior Center offers weekly scheduled programs, boasts a billiards room and runs activities that include bingo, Bible Study, water exercises, line dancing, card games, and much more. There are also monthly events, such as wellness screenings, outings, book clubs and dance parties. |
| Cumberland Council on Older Adults | (910) 484-0111 | This nonprofit organization offers several free programs to Fayetteville’s senior citizens. An information and options counseling service connects individuals or their caregivers with programs and services that may be of assistance. Other programs include Meals on Wheels to deliver healthy meals to homebound seniors, a congregate lunch program where older adults can attend a dining site and enjoy a luncheon with others while participating in social activities. A home improvement program helps seniors with minor home repairs and accessibility modifications. A Senior Companion Program matches older adults with volunteers to provide companionship and help with household tasks. |
| Cumberland County Department of Social Services | (910) 677-2388 | Senior services offered include a homemaker program to assist with transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping. Adult daycare case management and other assistance programs help family members with the best placement for their loved one’s continued independence while promoting their physical, emotional and social health. |
Nursing Homes
Cheryllm12
1
Review of Village Green
My mother was a resident there very briefly. LOOKS ARE DECEIVING!!!! The facility looks great. Is clean. But the staff -1 are horrible. They let my mother lay in her own filth over night. I only...
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Silly1
2
Review of Whispering Pines Nursing & Rehab Center
My loved one is a current resident. On the week end it's very hard to get help never mind GOOD HELP.I have made complaints several times and things change a LITTLE than go back.This is a hard job...
Nursing Homes
John
5
Review of Village Green
My grandmother has been at Village Greem. I like the fact that it's a skilled facility, so they have on-deck equipment that allows the person there to be able to be treated and to be checked for...
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