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Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Forest City
493 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, NC 28043
"My sister has early onset dementia and has been with Brookdale for over a year now. I appreciate the way they...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,740
Assisted Living Communities in Forest City, NC
Forest City sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, offering scenic...
mountain views and access to diverse senior care services. Those considering long-term care in this region have 26 assisted living facilities to choose from, including 26 options within Forest City. These agencies charge around $3,975 per month, according to 2024 data, which offers affordability compared to North Carolina’s median of $5,769.
Through our directory, we help you make informed decisions regarding your care by publishing 406 reviews reviews of local assisted living communities. These facilities earn an average score of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
26 Providers
Highlands Senior Living Forest City
2270 Oakland Road, Forest City, NC 28043
"We had chosen Highlands Senior Living Forest City because my mom only has so much money and it fit within her range...
Assisted Living
$1,995
Caring Stars Winner
LaurelHurst & LaurelWoods
1064 W Mills St, Columbus, NC 28722
"LaurelHurst & LaurelWoods was really nice. I would've moved Mom there, but they could not accept her. They had a great...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,400
Viva Senior Living at Gaffney
101 Park Court, Gaffney, SC 29341
"Viva Senior Living at Gaffney is a five because of everything that I saw, the amenities and what they offer, and it's...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,100
Rosecrest Retirement Community
200 Fortress Dr, Inman, SC 29349
"I decided to go with Rosecrest Retirement Community for my husband. The community looked wonderful. Everything looked...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+3
$116
Navion of Shelby
1425 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150
"It was a very nice facility. But my aunt would be far away from her church, so I don't really know if she'd want to move...
Assisted Living
$4,350
Inverness of Spartanburg
2720 Country Club Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29302
"I recently moved my Mom to Inverness. And even though she is farther away from me, I am no longer anxious for her care...
Assisted Living
$3,600
Henderson Care Center
125 Henderson Circle, Forest City, NC 28043
"We went to Henderson Care Center Inc and it's about 20 miles from us. It's very nice, the people were nice there, and...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities
Pricing unavailable
Oakland Living Center, Inc
704 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
"My mother has moved into Oakland Living Center, Inc. They've got wonderful staff. They're very dependable and take care...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home
1881 Big Island Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
"My father has been a resident at Holly Springs for 8 months. He has consistently received compassionate and competent...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Colonial Manor Health Care
160 Health Care Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
"My brother-in-law loves living in Colonial Manor Health Care. He hasn't been any happier in years. He's been well taken...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Sweet Caroline Assisted Living - CLOSED
110 Green Street, Shelby, NC 28152
"Sweet Caroline was nice, small, and very private. They had a lot of activities planned, and they take them out every day...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Pricing unavailable
Lakewood Senior Living
3709 Clark Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
"My grandmother was in Lakewood Senior Living, and it's really nice. The people were great, it was very clean, and the...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Cleveland House
950 Hardin Drive, Shelby, NC 28150
"My family member is very happy here. The staff are very caring and attentive. Management are accessible and take swift...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Magnolias of Gaffney
223 Tiffany Park Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341
"It is a safe environment, providing a structure that my mother can operate with confidence and be comfortable. There are...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,500
Shelby Manor
1176 Wyke Road, Shelby, NC 28150
"I visited Shelby Manor when I looked for a facility for my mom. The cost was very appealing, however, it did not have a...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Cedarbrook Residential Center
1267 Pinnacle Church Road, Nebo, NC 28761
"Nasty rooms that do not get cleaned, The staff talks down and bad to my family member. I haven't heard of but 1 activity...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Bevid Place
2902 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307
"It has a very clean environment. The staff is friendly, and the rooms are varied from private to semi-private. It was...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
Pricing unavailable
Caring Stars Winner
Summit Hills
101 Summit Hills Dr., Spartanburg, SC 29307
"I came to Summit Hills a year ago last Halloween for the same reason that probably 80% of the other residents did- a...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
Pricing unavailable
Rose Hill Retirement Community
120 Fleming Avenue, Marion, NC 28752
"My mom is a resident of Rose Hill Retirement Community. It's privately owned so I feel like the care is a lot better...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Rhonda
4.0
Review of Highlands Senior Living Forest City
We had chosen Highlands Senior Living Forest City because my mom only has so much money and it fit within her range. During my tour of the place, they showed me the assisted living apartments and...
Assisted Living
Doris
1.0
Review of Highlands Senior Living Forest City
We toured Highlands Senior Living Forest City. My husband and I didn't like anything about it. It was dirty and packed up, and it was not presentable at all. We had an appointment set up for that...
Assisted Living
Janet
3.0
Review of Brookdale Forest City
I went to look at Brookdale Forest City. I like the spacious rooms on the assisted living side. The rooms were set up almost like efficiency apartments without a stove, so it was really cute. It...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Forest City, NC and Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports assisted living rates of approximately $3,975 per month in Forest City. This cost falls about $1,800 below North Carolina’s norm and compares favorably to rates in nearby communities. For example, care costs in Hickory track are notably higher at around $5,725, and in Winston, assisted living residents pay roughly $6,200 for care.
Forest City
$3,975
North Carolina
$5,769
United States
$5,350
Asheville
$6,150
Hickory
$5,725
Charlotte
$4,283
Winston
$6,200
Paying for Assisted Living in Forest City
Assisted living communities in Forest City charge a baseline rate of $3,975 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Forest City
Seniors requiring assistance to pay for an ALR may be able to get help through the Medicaid State Fund. The fund pays for personal care provided to eligible residents. Eligibility is based on the Federal Supplemental Security income payment and any other sources of income. The fund does not pay for a private room, which must be supplemented by the patient or family members.
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 Forest City, NC
Assisted living in Forest City costs around $3,975 monthly. This saves seniors almost $1,000 over the cost of home health care and less than half the cost of nursing home care, which runs around $8,699 for shared units. However, seniors who opt for adult day health care pay lower rates of about $1,560.
Home Health Care
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,560
Assisted Living Facility
$3,975
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,699
Note: Since data for Forest City is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Spartanburg, SC, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Forest City
Forest City and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Forest City, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Forest City
Forest City 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.
