The Citadel Salisbury
710 Julian Rd, Salisbury, NC, 28147
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Active seniors can enjoy a fun, dynamic lifestyle at Salisbury Center. These lively communities support each resident's independence, while..."
READ MORESalisbury is home to a large senior population that accounts for nearly a fifth of its 34,000 residents. The city is a popular retirement destination for its low cost of living, generally comfortable climate and state-of-the-art hospitals. The largest hospital in the city is Rowan Medical Center, a 268-bed teaching hospital that provides 24-hour emergency services, heart and vascular care and primary care services.
Nursing home care is the most extensive care option available outside of a hospital setting. It includes around-the-clock monitoring, assistance with daily living activities, meals and medication administration. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Salisbury pay approximately $7,787 per month for semiprivate nursing home accommodations. This is nearly $500 higher than the state median, making this city a relatively expensive option for care. For those able to live more independently, other care options such as home health care and assisted living are more affordable and may be more suitable.
This guide covers the cost of nursing home care in the Salisbury region and compares monthly fees to other senior care options. It also highlights the services and programs that serve seniors who need skilled nursing services.
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710 Julian Rd, Salisbury, NC, 28147
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Active seniors can enjoy a fun, dynamic lifestyle at Salisbury Center. These lively communities support each resident's independence, while..."
READ MORE215 LASH DRIVE, Salisbury, NC, 28147
3.9
(13 reviews)
"Good food / rooms were great an the wound care lady Tasha was great / great lady too / awesome team player..."
READ MORE1505 BRINGLE FERRY ROAD, Salisbury, NC, 28146
3.8
(6 reviews)
"My brother is in a nursing home at Autumn Care of Salisbury. I chose it because it had good reviews. The staff is very helpful and caring. The food looks fine. It's easily accessible. The rooms are adequate in size and have comfortable furnishings. T..."
READ MORE820 KLUMAC RD, Salisbury, NC, 28144
4.0
(4 reviews)
"I have been a constant visitor for over 5 years. The staff is top notch. Compassion starts at top with administration and carries through the entire staff - medical, support staff, maintenance, transportation. There is a "family atmosphere". There ar..."
READ MORE1601 Brenner Ave, Salisbury, NC, 28145
4.0
(3 reviews)
"My father was a resident of this wonderful place for about 5 years. The staff was wonderful and caring. The facility is exceptionally clean and anything you need is provided. ..."
READ MORE635 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury, NC, 28144
2.0
(5 reviews)
"My family member was treated well and recieved good care at the Brian Center. The staff was friendly and seemed to care a great deal about the patients there. The medical attention that is recieved is alsome. The staff is very friendly and always the..."
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610 West Fisher Street, Salisbury, NC, 28144
4412 SOUTH MAIN ST, Salisbury, NC, 28147
4748 OLD SALISBURY ROAD, Lexington, NC, 27292
4.3
(6 reviews)
"My brother was at Alston Brook before he passed. We both really liked it. He liked the staff and he liked the people. I'm not sure if they were allowing families in, but they did call me ahead, so I was able to be there during his last 20 hours. It w..."
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In Salisbury, nursing homes charge approximately $7,787 per month for semiprivate rooms and $8,182 for private rooms.
Seniors in North Carolina typically pay $7,300 per month for nursing home care. In Salisbury, monthly rates are several hundred dollars higher at $7,787. While this is expensive compared to the statewide average, it is consistent with the national average of $7,756.
Nursing home fees vary considerably across the state. In Greensboro, monthly rates are a little lower than fees in Salisbury at $7,695, and in New Bern care costs are among the lowest in North Carolina at $6,996. Charlotte is pricier at $7,817, and in Asheville, care costs are among the highest in the state at $8,000.
Salisbury
$7,787
North Carolina
$7,300
Greensboro
$7,695
New Bern
$6,996
Charlotte
$7,817
Asheville
$8,000
With monthly fees coming in at $7,787 for semiprivate rooms and $8,182 for private accommodations, nursing home care is the most expensive senior care option in Salisbury. Seniors who need short-term or intermittent skilled nursing services may obtain the care they need in an assisted living facility, where fees are considerably lower at $4,500, or via home health care, which has rates averaging $3,909. Home care, which features light medical care and homemaker services, also costs $3,909 per month. Adult day health care is the most affordable option at $1,452.
Home health care
$3,909
Adult day health care
$1,452
Assisted living
$4,500
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$7,787
Nursing home (private room)
$8,182
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 are available to all seniors in Salisbury. This list is composed of local nonprofit organizations that provide services that may help seniors identify options for delaying, avoiding or shortening the duration of nursing home care. Some agencies also have trained professionals who help seniors and families navigate payment options.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Centralina Area Agency on Aging | (704) 372-2416 | The Centralina Area Agency on Aging houses the region’s long-term care ombudsman program, which advocates on behalf of those in nursing homes to ensure that they receive high-quality care and understand their payment options. The agency also provides a broad range of services such as transportation, personal care and home-delivered meals. |
Rufty-Holmes Senior Center | (704) 216-7714 | Rufty-Holmes Senior Center houses the local Senior Health Insurance Information Program office, which can help seniors identify options for paying for nursing home care. Through SHIIP, trained volunteers provide free Medicare options counseling to explain Medicare benefits, help seniors compare Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans and choose prescription drug coverage. The center also has a food bank to address food insecurity in seniors, and it operates the RUOK? Program, which provides daily telephone safety checks for older adults and homebound seniors. |
Veterans Service Office | (704) 216-8138 | The county’s Veterans Service Office is located in Salisbury and has trained officers who help veterans and their family members obtain the benefits they’re entitled to. Seniors obtain assistance with applying for veterans’ and survivors’ pension programs, disability compensation and the Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefit, which can help cover nursing home fees. Veterans can also be screened for veterans’ home placement, which may be an affordable alternative to nursing home placement. |
Carolina SeniorCare PACE Program | (800) 735-2962 | Seniors who qualify for nursing home level care but prefer to remain in their home or residential facility may obtain a full range of services through the local PACE. This program provides a full range of services to promote seniors’ independence, including in-home care, a day center, social services, nutritional counseling and meals, prescription drugs, durable medical equipment and primary and specialty medical care. The program also pays for nursing home care as needed. Seniors eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid typically pay nothing for services, while those only eligible for Medicare may have cost-sharing responsibilities. |
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Guy9198
5
Review of The Laurels of Salisbury
Good food / rooms were great an the wound care lady Tasha was great / great lady too / awesome team player
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Debbie
5
Review of The Laurels of Salisbury
Rooms great / my wound care lady awesome ( Tisha ) she was great and she’s a perfectionist on what she does,.the hole staff wax good too
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Grateful Wife
5
Review of The Laurels of Salisbury
My husband was in rehab for two months and I am grateful for all the care he received at The Laurels of Salisbury. The Nurses & CNAs treated him like they were his family. Therapists worked with...