CareBridge Senior Living
2505 Fairview Street, Greensboro, NC, 27405
"We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you independent living in secure and inviting residential settings. Your independence and s..."
READ MOREAssisted living provides housing, meals and personal care services for older adults who want to maintain their independence but enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle. These communities often feature amenities such as fitness rooms, computer labs and libraries, and some include pools and outdoor walking paths for active seniors. The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey reports that local assisted living facilities charge $4,509 per month for care, which is slightly higher than the national average.
This guide provides more information on local senior care costs and how assisted living fees compare to rates in other cities in North Carolina. It also gives an overview of things to consider before moving here and contact information for free resources for older adults.
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2505 Fairview Street, Greensboro, NC, 27405
"We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you independent living in secure and inviting residential settings. Your independence and s..."
READ MORE1568 Skeet Club Road, High Point, NC, 27265
"I toured Brookdale High Point North Assisted Living. They were very accommodating. The person that we were supposed to meet wasn't there, so someone else had to show us around. They couldn't give us pricing yesterday, but they're going to email that ..."
READ MORE1560 Skeet Club Road, High Point, NC, 27265
3.7
(13 reviews)
"My father was in Brookdale Skeet Club. The staff there gives 400% as far as caring for their residents. I'm blown away with the level of care and the way they get to know their residents. I can't say enough good things about the staff. They serve thr..."
READ MORE4558 Pleasant Garden Road, Pleasant Garden, NC, 27313
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Clapp's Assisted Living in Pleasant Garden is an older facility but it's clean. I don't have anything bad to say about this place and it's a small facility. ..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Greensboro comply with rules and regulations set by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation. This agency enforces a high standard of care through an initial licensing process and regular inspections.
Assisted living services in Greensboro cost approximately $4,509 per month. This is about $200 higher than the national average of $4,300 but $700 higher than the state rate of $3,800, making this city among the most expensive options in North Carolina to obtain this type of care.
With monthly assisted living fees coming in at $4,509, Greensboro is one of the costliest surveyed cities in North Carolina for care. In Charlotte, care costs are $140 higher at $4,649 per month, and Raleigh seniors pay among the highest assisted living rates in the state of $4,800. Cheaper options include Fayetteville, where facilities charge $3,500, and Jacksonville, where rates are among the lowest in the state at $2,675.
Greensboro
$4,509
North Carolina
$3,800
The United States
$4,300
Jacksonville
$2,675
Fayetteville
$3,500
Charlotte
$4,649
Raleigh
$4,800
Assisted living is among the more expensive senior care options but the most affordable residential care option in Greensboro at $4,509 per month. Nursing home care averages $7,695 for semiprivate accommodations and $8,578 for private rooms. Seniors may save on care costs by living in their own homes. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $1,278 per month and includes recreational activities, personal care and skilled nursing services in a daytime community setting. Those who receive services in their homes pay $3,956 for homemaker services, which include companionship and personal care, and $4,004 for home health aide services, which also include skilled nursing.
Homemaker Services
$3,956
Home Health Aide
$4,004
Adult Day Health Care
$1,278
Assisted Living Facility
$4,509
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,695
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,578
Financial assistance is available to eligible seniors who require help paying for an ALR. The state has three waiver programs available through Medicaid: the CAP/ DA Medicaid Waiver, the Adult Care Home Assistance and the Medicaid State Plan Personal Care option. There is also a supplemental SSI program available to North Carolina residents.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Researching assisted living facilities in Greensboro is easier with the help of trained professionals who help compare facilities and screen for eligibility for benefits that can help cover the cost of care. The following table features nonprofit agencies and programs that serve local seniors through information and referrals, benefits counseling and legal assistance.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Smith Active Adult Center | (336) 373-7564 | Smith Active Adult Center hosts social and recreational activities throughout the year for older members of the community. The center features an indoor pool, fitness room and gymnasium, as well as outdoor horseshoe pits, pickleball courts and bocce courts. Members also participate in support groups, nutrition classes, writing classes and walking clubs. |
Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging | (336) 904-0300 | The Piedmont Triad Regional Council is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Greensboro region. Through this agency, older adults access Age Well classes, advocacy services, congregate meals, transportation and legal services. The agency also provides consultations to help seniors determine whether they qualify for prescription drug assistance. |
Greensboro Vet Center | (336) 323-2660 | The Greensboro Vet Center helps veterans obtain the benefits they qualify for that may help them pay for assisted living services., including pension programs and the Aid and Attendance benefit. The office can also help veterans connect with services such as individual and group counseling and provides referrals for other VA services. |
Senior Resources of Guilford | (336) 373-4816 | Senior Resources of Guilford is a local nonprofit organization that provides a full range of services for older adults, including nutrition education, restaurant vouchers, health screenings and SeniorLine, a telephone-based information and referral service. It also provides health insurance options counseling to help seniors understand Medicare benefits and long-term care insurance options. |
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 662-7030 | North Carolina’s Long Term Care Ombudsman Program features the Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman and local ombudsman offices, which are operated by the Area Agencies on Aging. Through this resource, those who live in assisted living can get information on their rights as residents and help with resolving interpersonal issues between residents, family members and the facilities themselves. The ombudsman can also explain long-term care options, help with choosing a facility and give guidance on Medicare and Medicaid programs. |
Greensboro-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Janice
5
Review of Brookdale Northwest Greensboro
My aunt has moved into Brookdale Northwest Greensboro. I like the aides. They're awesome. They take good care of the residents. I love the community. The staff to me is the most important part and...
Assisted Living
Claude
4
Review of Brookdale Northwest Greensboro
I toured Brookdale Northwest Greensboro. I liked best that there were medical examiners on board. What I liked the least was the fact that there were a bunch of old people there. They were older...
Assisted Living
James
4
Review of Heritage Greens
My aunt's sister-in-law lives at Heritage Greens, so we've been there to visit her. The staff looks like they care and they have some great activities for all the people inside. The staff is very...
Provider response
Dear James, Thank you for leaving us a review. All of us at Heritage Greens work hard to make every experience a good one.