Charlotte suburb Gastonia has over 77,000 residents, of whom 15.6% are people ages 65 and older. Seniors here have access to medical care in the area’s second-leading hospital, CaroMont Regional Medical Center, as well as at nationally ranked Carolina Medical Center. Nursing home costs in Gastonia are on par with average costs throughout the country, according to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey. A semiprivate room carries an average monthly price of $7,817 in this city, while the national median rate is $7,756.
Nursing home care is a long-term option that may be appropriate for seniors who require full-time medical care and personal assistance not available at home. Nursing homes provide 24-hour supervision, skilled nursing, meals and rehabilitation services. Because they offer the highest level of care outside of hospitalization, these facilities carry the highest costs compared to other senior living arrangements. Home health care and assisted living can offer more affordable and suitable care for individuals who do not require such extensive services.
This guide outlines how much seniors and their families can expect to pay for nursing home care and other senior living options in Gastonia. It also provides local resources that help in choosing the best solution.
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4414 WILKINSON BLVD, Gastonia, NC, 28056
3.7
(15 reviews)
"I was at The Ivy recently for over a week for rehab, and my wife and I were very pleased with the services we received. The rooms were cleaned daily, the food was good and the staff was outstanding. I could not have asked for a better week's stay. ..."
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969 COX RD, Gastonia, NC, 28054
3.4
(7 reviews)
"What a Special Place! There are times when we must press pause to acknowledge the hard work and dedication on a team of highly qualified professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty and this is one of those times. The Brian Cen..."
READ MORE2300 ABERDEEN BLVD, Gastonia, NC, 28054
3.5
(4 reviews)
"My wife is at Courtland Terrace. They're very caring, and they take good care of you. We have no complaints. They answered all our questions and problems properly. They're a top-notch organization as far as I can see. The food is good, but we can't g..."
READ MORE2065 LYON STREET, Gastonia, NC, 28052
3.4
(5 reviews)
"We found the Belaire Health Care Center for my mother. She's only been there a little bit, I guess it's going good, we can't go inside the facility because of the COVID, but we can visit at the window and with a telephone. You just see her in her roo..."
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2780 X-Ray Dr, Gastonia, NC, 28054
2.6
(14 reviews)
"My dad has been at Peak-Gastonia ever since Covid was still going strong. We had to communicate with him through his window. Now since it’s not as bad we are able to visit anytime. Miss Barbara in reception was a joy everyday. She knew us frequent vi..."
READ MORE1770 Oak Hollow Road, Gastonia, NC, 28054
2.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to a place called Alexandria Place, and I was unimpressed with it. I think it is an older place to begin with, and it just wasn't where you want to place somebody if you can help it. The rooms are old, and it looks like a depressing place. I w..."
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416 North Highland Street, Gastonia, NC, 28052
"Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation - Gastonia is located in Gastonia, NC and provides specialized short-term, inpatient rehabilita..."
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7615 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..."
READ MORE514 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 MORE716 Sipes St, Kings Mountain, NC, 28086
3.2
(6 reviews)
"My loved one was at this facility for several weeks. On admission conference I was greeted by a wonderful lady named Katie who did the admission process. Melissa did the business part and was super helpful. The social workers were super sweet. As wel..."
READ MOREIn Gastonia, nursing home semiprivate rooms cost an average of $7,817 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $8,608 per month.
Comparing average monthly prices of semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, rates in Gastonia are less than $100 higher than the national average. However, costs here are almost $500 higher than North Carolina’s statewide average of $7,300.
Gastonia is almost $1,000 more expensive than the Hickory Area. In the Greensboro Area, though, seniors pay about $120 less per month than residents in Gastonia. Nursing homes rates in the Winston Area are quite close to costs in Gastonia. However, Asheville’s average costs exceed Gastonia’s by almost $200 per month.
Gastonia
$7,817
North Carolina
$7,300
The United States
$7,756
Hickory Area
$6,874
Asheville
$8,000
Winston Area
$7,787
Greensboro Area
$7,695
It is useful for families with seniors in Gastonia to compare nursing home prices to other placement options for their frail loved one. The least expensive arrangement is adult day health care, which costs an average of $1,408 per month in the area. Home care and home health care carry monthly average rates of $3,813 and $4,004, respectively. Assisted living comes with an average monthly fee of $4,649. Nursing home accommodations, the costliest type of senior care, have median monthly prices of $7,817 for a semiprivate room and $8,608 for a private room.
Adult day health care
$1,408
Home care
$3,813
Home health care
$4,004
Assisted living
$4,649
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$7,817
Nursing home (private room)
$8,608
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.
Many seniors and families in Gastonia turn to the following resources for a wide range of aging-related services and support. Some programs enable elders to remain at home and delay entry into a nursing home. Other resources are designed to educate the public about nursing home care and assist long-term care facility residents.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) | (704) 372-2416 | The Centralina AAA is Gaston County’s contact for the North Carolina Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. This service informs and advocates for nursing home residents and their families. Ombudsmen investigate concerns and seek to resolve grievances regarding quality of care and violations of dignity and privacy. |
| Gaston County Adult & Aging Services | (704) 862-7540 | Adult and Aging Services provides support to help seniors find and pay for long-term care options and home and community-based alternatives. The department coordinates Adult Placement Services, the Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP-DA), Family Caregiver Support Program, In-Home Aide Services, Special Assistance In-Home Program and Guardianship Services. It also provides transportation and congregate and home-delivered meals. |
| Legal Aid of North Carolina | (704) 865-2357 | Legal Aid of North Carolina offers free civil legal services to low-income residents. It can help clients with drafting wills, powers of attorney and health care advance directives as well. Attorneys and paralegals mediate in cases involving Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security and nursing homes. Legal Aid also advises seniors on veteran’s pension benefits, VA overpayments and disability compensation. |
| Senior TLC | (704) 874-0600 | Senior TLC operates the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This service provides care coordination, personal assistance, skilled nursing and a range of therapies in the home. PACE also facilitates access to caregiver support and specialty care including cardiology, optometry, podiatry and hospital care. |
Nursing Homes
Ruth
4
Review of Courtland Terrace
My mother has moved into Courtland Terrace. She is a long-term care resident. The staff is very caring and attentive. They answer my questions in a timely fashion. It's very clean. The food is...
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Brittney Davis
1
Review of Peak Resources - Gastonia
When you walk into the building you are hit with the smell of feces and urine and walk in to your loved ones room and realize that they are one of the reasons for the smell. Then they try and cover...
Nursing Homes
Bobbie Nix
5
Review of Peak Resources - Gastonia
My dad has been at Peak-Gastonia ever since Covid was still going strong. We had to communicate with him through his window. Now since it’s not as bad we are able to visit anytime. Miss Barbara in...
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