The city of Raleigh in North Carolina is known as the city of Oaks due to the large number of oak trees planted there. The city has a population of 464,485, and about 10.6% of the population are over the age of 65. There are a number of medical facilities, drug stores and places of worship in Raleigh. Seniors in the area have access to Duke University Hospital, which is nationally ranked in 11 specialties by USN. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in nursing home care in Raleigh is $7,148, which is slightly lower than the national average of $7,756.
Nursing home care involves a high level of medical care and assistance for seniors who require constant care. This type of care is often expensive due to the large number of high-qualified staff required in the facility. Family members may want to look at alternative care options for seniors such as assisted living and home care services.
This guide looks at the costs of the different care options in Raleigh and the costs of nursing home care in Raleigh and surrounding cities.
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3830 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612
3.2
(18 reviews)
"The social worker at the hospital helped me find Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley. My husband was at this facility. It was very good. He entered under rehab and was moved to skilled care. I was never in his room. Because of COVID restrictions the..."
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3609 Bond St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
4.3
(4 reviews)
"The nursing staff is amazing. They truly care about the health and well being of their residents. My Grandmother is a new resident here and I couldn't be more pleased. No matter what time of day I visit she is dressed and very well taken care of. ..."
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4210 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC, 27607
2.9
(18 reviews)
"Sorry to say this is the third rehab facility I've been in. 3 Achilles ruptures, 2 knee replacements. Rex Rehab is light years above the other two. Very clean facility, cleaning your room twice a day even if not needed. Stellar ot & pt, patient & det..."
READ MORE513 EAST WHITAKER MILL ROAD, Raleigh, NC, 27608
2.4
(23 reviews)
"my grandmother was in the facility and the care she received was excellent. if you can get past the look of the building, which is dingy and drab the care is fantastic. The staff is friendly, courteous and prompt. i would recommend this facility t..."
READ MORE2420 Lake Wheeler Road , Raleigh, NC, 27603
3.1
(16 reviews)
"The room was very nice. But in the 6 days my brother was there, his sheets were never changed. He said the food was great. All of the staff was very friendly and helpful...."
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25 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610
2.0
(22 reviews)
"I visited a family member this weekend that I try to visit every weekend. I was amazed at the young lady that was taking care of my Aunt she is by far one of the best Cna’s I’ve seen working at this facility . Her name is Fatima she’s very profession..."
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8200 Litchford Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
3.0
(9 reviews)
"Litchford Falls Healthcare was the cleanest when we looked all over Raleigh for our mother. It was also well-lit. We were pleased with the care. We didn't like that she suffered, but we couldn't do anything about that. All they could do was really be..."
READ MORE5201 Clarks Fork Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27616
2.8
(8 reviews)
"My 102 year old mother in law was a patient for several prior to her passing away. The care was excellent. The staff was very attentive. The accommodations were very pleasant. It was a very positive experience...."
READ MORE3000 HOLSTON LANE, Raleigh, NC, 27610
2.7
(6 reviews)
"The outdoor court was very clean and enjoyable to set in the sun. Staff was very helpful and friendly. The meals were nicely presented. Thanks for your services ..."
READ MORE616 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27605
3.0
(5 reviews)
"My cousin stayed at this facility for 6 six weeks. I've visit him numerous of times and watched him from beginning to end. The nurses were very helpful and concern of his needs and made sure they were met in a professional manner. The nurses learned ..."
READ MORE4000 Glenaire Cir, Cary, NC, 27511
4.5
(13 reviews)
"I was at Glenaire for rehab for two weeks. I was greeted when I came in there and the people were very cordial. I stayed in a private room and I had my meals on site. It was a cafeteria type, but it was served to us at the table. The beauty of the pl..."
READ MORE215 Brightmore Dr, Cary, NC, 27518
4.9
(7 reviews)
"We did a tour of The Templeton of Cary. It was expensive, but it was very nice. It's brand new, just opened up. It's got everything, and it's huge. I think it has 399 apartments. I think they charge you the price of the apartment based on the locatio..."
READ MORE200 BellaRose Lake Way, Garner, NC, 27529
4.0
(11 reviews)
"Wonderful facility, great staff, my mom is happy !rooms are private and large! Doctor and nurses are wonderful! ..."
READ MORE1101 Hartwell Street, Garner, NC, 27529
3.9
(11 reviews)
"The place is very lovely and the staff is so wonderful to my 72 year old Mom. My Mom had said that, the food wasn't all that great but the people are very caring. ..."
READ MORE6590 TRYON ROAD, Cary, NC, 27518
2.5
(18 reviews)
"My husband had to go to rehab after being in the hospital for just under a month. He was very deconditioned from recovering from his surgery and he had pre-existing mobility issues. From the beginning, I was greeted with kindness and attention from L..."
READ MORE1000 TANDALL PLACE, Knightdale, NC, 27545
1.6
(5 reviews)
"My mom is at Wellington Rehab. She has been there for three months. However, they don't do well at all with communication about bills or the family member. They suck. My mom went there from an ALF to this facility because she needs more assistance. B..."
READ MOREThe average monthly cost of nursing home care in Raleigh is $7,148 for a semiprivate room and $8,060 for a private room.
Looking at the average monthly cost of nursing home care across the nation using semiprivate rooms as a comparison point, Raleigh is about $600 per month cheaper than the national average of $7,756. However, it is similar to the North Carolina average of $7,300 per month.
The neighboring cities of Rocky Mount ($6,083) and Fayetteville ($6,722) are both more cost-effective than Raleigh. However, the cities of Charlotte ($7,817), Durham ($7,270) and Burlington ($7,817) all have slightly higher monthly average costs.
Raleigh
$7,148
North Carolina
$7,300
The United States
$7,756
Rocky Mount
$6,083
Fayetteville
$6,722
Charlotte
$7,817
Durham
$7,270
Burlington
$7,817
Family members may be interested in the costs of other types of care if they are still unsure of having their loved one in a nursing care home. The least expensive care option is adult day health care at an average cost of $1,463 per month. Homemaker services and home health aide services have an average monthly cost of $4,004 and $4,195 respectively. Assisted living services cost an average of $4,800 per month. Nursing home care costs a monthly average of $7,148 for a semiprivate room and $8,060 for a private room.
Adult Day Care
$1,463
Homemaker Services
$4,004
Home Health Aide
$4,195
Assisted Living
$4,800
Nursing Home Semiprivate
$7,148
Nursing Home Private
$8,060
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.
These resources may be of interest to seniors in Raleigh who could use these services to enable them to remain in their own homes for a longer period of time. Some services may assist seniors who are considering moving into nursing home care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| State Care Assistance | (919) 855-3400 | The State of North Carolina has a special fund to provide financial assistance to low-income seniors who need to live in a nursing home. To be eligible for the program, seniors need to be aged 65 or older and live in a care facility that has been approved for financial assistance. This fund is in addition to Medicaid benefits and seniors who are eligible for Medicaid are automatically eligible for this fund. |
| Transport4Seniors | (336) 682-2682 | Transport4Seniors provides free transport for seniors aged 65 and over for medical appointments. The organization will help seniors to set up the required medical appointments and even sit with them during the appointment if required. Volunteer drivers will stay with the senior before, during and after a surgical procedure to ensure that they have company when needed. In addition, they will take seniors to shops, hair salons and other errands for a small fee. |
| Meals on Wheels | (919) 833-1749 | Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization that provides daily meals to homebound seniors aged 65 and over in the Raleigh area. Volunteers deliver a hot meal around noon each day from Monday to Friday. They will provide a smile and social check to ensure the basic health of the senior. Special diets can be accommodated. |
Nursing Homes
Laurie
5
Review of PruittHealth - Raleigh
The room was very nice. But in the 6 days my brother was there, his sheets were never changed. He said the food was great. All of the staff was very friendly and helpful.
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Reviewer RC#1128b
4
Review of Raleigh Rehab Center
Mom is at Raleigh Rehab Center, and they seem to be doing a good job with the rehabilitation as far as doing exercises and helping her out. Cleanliness could be a little better. The staff is very...
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Gertrud Wren
1
Review of Raleigh Rehab Center
My mother, Gertrud, went to this facility after suffering a fall and needing surgery on her hip. She lived on her own, drove and loved being apart of her church group. She fell on her way to...
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