A1-Omega Health Care Services - Raleigh
5870 Faringdon Pl # 2H, Raleigh, NC, 27609
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Listed as one of the best cities for seniors on Caring's 2024 Senior Living Report, Greensboro, NC, is home to several events and urban amenities and boasts a low cost of living. Additionally, with a comfortable climate and several natural areas, including three nearby lakes, seniors can find a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of city life. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, residents pay a median of $4,195 per month for home care services in Greensboro. Home care services include nonmedical assistance with daily living while home health care, averaging the same cost, covers medical services. Moreover, the area is home to Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, which is highly rated for its joint replacements, pulmonary care and orthopedic surgery.
Below we've compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Greensboro area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who've actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we've compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
5870 Faringdon Pl # 2H, Raleigh, NC, 27609
717 Green Valley Rd Suite 200, Greensboro, NC, 27408
121 S Elm St Suite 8 , Greensboro, NC, 27401
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2216 W Meadowview Rd, Greensboro, NC, 27407
615 St. George Square Court Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103
5 Centerview Dr, Greensboro, NC, 27407
1512 Bellevue , Greensboro, NC, 27406
306 Pomona Dr , Greensboro, NC, 27407
Greensboro offers a relatively affordable cost of home care compared to surrounding areas, averaging $4,195 per month. This cost is about $200 less than the statewide median and around $750 less than what seniors across the nation pay on average. Most surrounding areas are also more expensive than Greensboro, including Burlington, where costs average around $4,576 per month. Costs continue to increase in Charlotte, averaging $4,668 and are even higher in Durham, averaging $4,767 per month. However, in nearby Winston, seniors may find slightly lower prices, with the average monthly cost of home care at $3,909.
Greensboro
$4,195
North Carolina
$4,385
The United States
$4,957
Burlington
$4,576
Winston
$3,909
Charlotte
$4,668
Durham
$4,767
Seniors in Greensboro have access to several types of care, including home care and home health care which both average $4,195 per month, despite home health care aides providing additional skilled medical services. Nursing home care is more expensive, averaging $7,574 a month for a semiprivate room and 24/7 skilled nursing services. Seniors seeking more affordable care and around-the-clock assistance often opt for assisted living, averaging $3,800 per month. The most affordable option is adult day health care, averaging $1,053 per month for seniors only requiring assistance during daytime hours.
Home Care
$4,195
Home Health Care
$4,195
Adult Day Health Care
$1,053
Assisted Living
$3,800
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$7,574
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help to pay for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
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Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Greensboro:
Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
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Weatherization Assistance Program | (336) 904-0338 | 1398 Carrollton Crossing, Kernersville, NC 27284 | The Weatherization Assistance Program is a federally-funded service helping seniors who live in the Piedmont Triad. The program aims to assist low-income households to reduce their energy bills by improving the energy efficiency of the property. Priority is given to the elderly and those with disabilities. Services offered by the program include energy assessments, weather-stripping, attic insulation and furnace repairs or replacement. There is no charge for any of the services. |
Community Nutrition Program | (336) 333-6981 | Multiple Locations | The Community Nutrition Program is available at seven community centers around the city. The program is funded by the state and by donations from the public. It enables seniors over the age of 60 to partake in a nutritious noon meal and have social time with others their age. After the meal, seniors participate in educational and cultural programs, field trips and health classes. There is no charge for the meal or any of the activities. |
Greensboro Senior Center | (336) 373-4816 | 301E Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 | The Greensboro Senior Center provides a number of activities, social events and educational classes for seniors over the age of 60. There is no charge for the activities, but donations are always appreciated. There is an exercise room in the center with a variety of machines and weights that can be used throughout the day. Some of the activities offered include exercise classes, field trips and wellness classes. Educational seminars are held on senior health, caregiving and dealing with grief. |
Meals on Wheels | (336) 333-6981 | 1401 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro, NC 27408 | The Greensboro Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit organization that delivers meals to homebound seniors throughout the region. Volunteers deliver one hot meal each day from Monday to Friday. Special diets can be accommodated if requested in advance. There is a small charge for each meal but financial assistance is available. Volunteers check on the well-being of each senior when they deliver the meal and notify the authorities if there is an issue. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.