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Spring Arbor of Apex

901 Spring Arbor Ct., Apex, NC 27502

4.3(13 reviews)

"I have chosen Spring Arbor of Apex for my husband, and I liked it. He's been there for about two or three weeks now. I...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,101
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Reserve at Mills Farm

2030 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC 27523

4.4(20 reviews)

"What I like best about Reserve at Mills Farm is the memory care has single rooms with six rooms per villa and guaranteed...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,675
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Brookdale MacArthur Park

111 MacArthur Drive, Cary, NC 27513

4.1(18 reviews)

"We went to Carolina House, and I thought that they were more amenable to having people that were going to be coming in...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$10,560
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Sunrise of Cary

1206 Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27513

3.5(44 reviews)

"Sunrise of Cary is an excellent community. While they had some management changes in the past, they finally got it...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,542
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HeartFields at Cary

1050 Crescent Green Dr, Cary, NC 27511

4.3(16 reviews)

"In the past, my parents have stayed at Heartfields Assisted Living in Cary. Mom and dad lived here until dad died...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,300
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Spring Arbor of Cary

1705 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27511

4.7(4 reviews)

"My sister is in Spring Arbor of Cary. It has a nice appearance. It's clean. The staff are very friendly, they're...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,366
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Woodland Terrace

300 Kildaire Woods Drive, Cary, NC 27511

4.3(26 reviews)

"We decided to put my mother-in-law Woodland Terrace because it was more spacious. They had more room to roam. She is in...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,500
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Peach Tree Assisted Living Homes

502 Carolina Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606

Peach Tree Assisted Living Home is a locally owned assisted living care home with 7 residents. Peach Tree Assisted...

Assisted Living
$6,500
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Enriching Lives Assisted Living

1975 Hickory Bark Dr, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

This is a therapeutic home setting for residents to transition Without being judged we provide all levels of care...

Assisted Living
$7,000
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Brighton Gardens of Raleigh

3101 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh, NC 27612

4.1(39 reviews)

"The tour I had at Brighton Gardens of Raleigh was very good. It was an older facility, but it was very nice. The staff...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,080
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Morningside of Raleigh

801 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607

4.6(11 reviews)

"I have only been to one in my life. Morningside is the one I went to, and I was doing it for a friend. It seemed very...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,500
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Miss Bell's Assisted Living in Fuquay

709 Minerva Dale, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

5.0(1 review)

"My mother is in here, it is a very nice place. It’s brand new, clean, and everything is fine. Her room is nice and she...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,800
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ParentCare

3720 Vesta Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603

ParentCare Assisted Living, located at 3720 Vesta Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina, provides a warm and personalized...

Assisted Living
$7,500
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Sunrise of Raleigh

4801 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27612

4.3(31 reviews)

"I was very impressed by this assisted living facility. It is a private pay only facility with excellent amenities...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,414
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Cadence Garner

200 Minglewood Drive, Garner, NC 27529

4.6(11 reviews)

"We fell in love with Cadence Garner. It was a beautiful facility. We loved the music. The staff was very nice and I...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,975
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Brookdale Chapel Hill Assisted Living

2220 Farmington Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

4.2(23 reviews)

"I've got my mom in a place called Wynwood of Chapel Hill. All of the employees are very nice. On my initial visit, I...

Assisted Living
$6,400
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Carolina Reserve of Durham

4523 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707

4.2(17 reviews)

"Spring Arbor was simply a nice place. It’s fairly new. We looked at the rooms; they were refurbishing them. It was a one...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,630
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Abbotswood at Stonehenge

7900 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27613

4.1(18 reviews)

"Abbotswood at Stonehenge is my mother's choice, but she hasn't moved in yet. It seems they have a very active program...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$6,500
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Chatham Ridge Assisted Living

114 Polks Village Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

3.0(8 reviews)

"They took great care of my mom in Horizons...she was not the easiest of residents either...they really treated her...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,695
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Lynn's Care Home at Sandy Forks

6809 Sandy Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

Lynns Home at Sandy Forks is a full service residential care home offering each resident full assistance and supervision...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,500

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Patrick

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Spring Arbor of Apex

My dad stayed at Spring Arbor in Apex. The staff was very attentive, would check on him, was very helpful, always smiling, knew him by name, and knew me by name. He thought the meals were boring...

Provider response

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review. We’re truly honored to have cared for your dad during his time at Spring Arbor of Apex. It means a great deal to hear that our team made a...

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Assisted Living

Dina25

I visited this facility

Review of Spring Arbor of Apex

We toured Spring Arbor of Apex. It's a little older, but they have a nursing staff. Their program is good. It's a clean facility, and the staff was very pleasant. When I toured some of the things...

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Lea12

I visited this facility

Review of Spring Arbor of Apex

We toured Spring Arbor of Apex, and it was very clean. The people were very nice and appeared to be like a hotel. The staff was very nice and knowledgeable, and she answered all my questions. We...

Provider response

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour of Spring Arbor of Apex. It’s great to hear you found the community clean and welcoming—and we agree, our...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Apex, NC and Nearby Cities

The cost of care in Apex is significantly higher than the state average of $4,010 and higher than the national average of $4,500. Elsewhere in the state, costs vary significantly. Nearby in Durham, costs are around $588 cheaper at $4,800, and in Wilmington, prices are similar to Apex at $5,254. The most affordable city for care is Fayetteville, where seniors pay $3,000 per month on average for assisted living care. Further west in Charlotte, the average cost of assisted living care is around $1,000 cheaper than in Apex.

Apex

$5,388

North Carolina

$4,010

The United States

$4,500

Durham

$4,800

Fayetteville

$3,000

Charlotte

$4,400

Wilmington

$5,254

Paying for Assisted Living in Apex

Assisted living in Apex costs around $5,388 per month on average; however, prices can vary depending on the amenities and services available.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Apex

North Carolina offers the State/County Special Assistance Program, an SSI state supplement which provides elderly and low-income residents with enough financial aid to pay for the costs of adult care homes. This program is meant for seniors who need non-medical care on a regular basis but can no longer live at home on their own.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Apex, NC

Seniors in Apex have access to a range of different care options. Assisted living care typically costs around $431 more than in-home care and home health care. Home health care differs from in-home care in that it includes light medical care. The cheapest care option is adult day health care, which costs around $1,300 per month. The most comprehensive care option is nursing home care, where a semiprivate room typically costs $2,000 per month more than assisted living care.

In-Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,300

Assisted Living Facility

$5,388

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,996

Note: Data for Apex was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Raleigh, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Apex

Seniors in Apex can access many agencies and programs that provide information on support services and financial assistance options for assisted living. The following resources give older adults an opportunity to connect with legal and financial advisors, support counselors and specialists.

ResourceContactService
Apex Senior Center(919) 249-3354The Apex Senior Center is a 28,000-square-foot building that caters specifically to the needs of older adults in Apex. It has three large meeting rooms and spaces designated for exercise classes, computer classes and arts and crafts. Seniors can take advantage of a wide range of programs and activities.
Wake County Veterans Services(919) 268-7456Veterans and their families in Wake County can access a variety of useful services through Wake County Veterans Services. The staff assists with applying for NCDVMA benefits, completing applications and accessing documents to support claims. It provides support with accessing disability, survivor and burial benefits.
Triangle J Area Agency on Aging(919) 627-0080The Triangle J Area Agency on Aging serves seniors in seven counties, including Wake County. It offers a range of programs and support services, including dining programs, exercise classes and dementia support, as well as options counseling, benefits counseling and financial planning.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (800) 662-7030Older adults living in long-term care facilities, such as assisted living communities, can receive support from the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Trained ombudsmen regularly visit communities to address any complaints or issues seniors and their families have, such as insufficient care, neglect and abuse. They serve as an unbiased third party.
AARP in North Carolina(866) 389-5650The AARP is a nonprofit organization that empowers seniors to make the right choices. The North Carolina office helps older adults through support services and also brings seniors together for events, such as theater performances and sports events.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Apex

Apex Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.

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