Assisted Living Communities in Brevard, NC

Brevard can be an excellent home for seniors, but at a typical cost of $4,998, assisted living is approximately 19.7% more expensive in the city than the state average and about 10% more than the national norm. Seniors who'd like to save money for a more comfortable retirement might consider nearby locations, such as Hickory to the east, where care costs $1,475 less. Fayetteville is farther away but offers savings of up to $1,998, whereas assisted living is only $598 cheaper in Charlotte. Average expenses in Winston-Salem are comparable to Brevard at just $75 less.

Assisted living costs $4,998 per month in Brevard.

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.

Assisted living prices compare favorably to other types of care in Brevard. Home care, averaging $41 less, might be a good alternative for seniors who prefer to continue living alone, as it offers many of the same services as assisted living communities. Home health care, in contrast, costs the same but includes skilled nursing and medical treatments. Nursing homes cost $2,667 more than assisted living but provide intensive support, whereas adult day care costs $3,915 less but may not provide enough assistance for all seniors.