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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in High Point, NC for 2024

High Point, North Carolina, is a large city in the Piedmont region near Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Seniors aged 65 or older comprise 14.7% of its 114,059 residents. High Point is an excellent spot for seniors to retire. It has a low cost of living, has many arts and entertainment venues and is considered one of the more pleasant places to live in North Carolina.

Assisted living is an excellent solution for active seniors who require help with some activities of daily living such as laundry, grooming, or preparing meals. Any senior who needs constant help with these activities and medical assistance may require nursing care, rather than assisted living. Seniors who choose assisted living in the High Point area pay a monthly average of $4,509, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, which is significantly higher than the state average.

This guide examines the costs of assisted living in High Point and nearby communities. It looks at the benefits and the drawbacks for seniors living in the community. Finally, the guide discusses several free local resources that support seniors in several key areas.

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Assisted Living Facilities in High Point, North Carolina

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in High Point

There are two separate categories of assisted living residences in North Carolina: assisted care homes and multi-assisted housing with services. Each type of facility must comply with the appropriate regulations. The Division of Health Services Regulation (DHSR) works under the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This body regulates assisted-living facilities in North Carolina and High Point.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in High Point

  • High Point’s cost of living is slightly more than 18 points below the national average. The cost of health care is 12 points above the national average, but the lower cost-of-living helps offset the difference in prices.
  • The state government does not tax Social Security income in North Carolina but taxes it when a senior withdraws Social Security funds. Low-income seniors and veterans may be eligible for tax exemption on their properties.
  • Seniors who can’t drive but need medical rides can contact Senior Wheels at 336-884-4816 in High Point. Rides need to be scheduled a week in advance and must occur during regular working hours working hours Monday-Friday but there is no charge. However, donations are accepted.
  • High Point receives about seven more inches of rain than the national average of 38 inches but has 12 sunny days more than the national average of 205 days. It only receives 5 inches of snow a year. It scores 7.6 on the Best Places Comfort Index, making it one of the most pleasant places to live in the state.
  • The community has excellent water quality, scoring 20 points above the national average of 55. Air quality is average, three points below the national average of 58.
  • Seniors don’t have to look hard to find a physician in High Point. The community has 222 physicians per 100,000 residents. That’s 12 physicians per 100,000 above the national average.
  • Property crime is a problem in High Point, almost 15 points above the national average of 35.4. However, the violent crime rate is only one point about the national average of 22.7.

Paying for Assisted Living in High Point

According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, seniors will pay a monthly average of $4,509 for assisted living in High Point. That’s about $700 a month more than the state average of $3,800 and about $200 more than the national average of $4,300 a month.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

When looking at assisted living costs in other large cities in North Carolina, High Point compares favorably. Raleigh, the state capital, is $4,800 a month, roughly $300 extra. Charlotte, in the south of the state, is $4,649. Near North Carolina’s popular tourist area, Wilmington is $5,877 a month, approximately $1,300 extra. However, Fayetteville has a monthly average cost of $3,500, about $1,000 below High Point.

High Point

$4,509

North Carolina

$3,800

The United States

$4,300

Charlotte

$4,649

Fayetteville

$3,500

Raleigh

$4,800

Wilmington

$5,877

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted Living is not the only care option for seniors in High Point. Home care, which provides services for seniors who wish to age in place, costs $3,956 a month. Like home care but with medical services, home health care is $4,004 a month. Adult daycare is the least expensive option at $1,278 a month. Living in a semiprivate room in a nursing facility will cost $7,695 a month.

Homemaker Services

$4,509

Home Health Aide

$3,956

Adult Day Health Care

$1,278

Assisted Living Facility

$4,004

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,695

Note: Data for High Point was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Greensboro, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in High Point

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

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in North Carolina

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in High Point

Whether residing in an assisted living facility or aging in place, many seniors live on fixed incomes. Therefore, free resources available in their communities can contribute a lot to their comfort, independence and security. Wellness programs, transportation and health care counseling are a few available resources.

ResourceContactService
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(919) 855-3400Long-term care ombudsmen provide various services for seniors in assisted living facilities. They act as advocates for seniors in conflicts with the long-term care facilities. They answer seniors' questions about their long-term care options and offer guidance on selecting a long-term care facility and provide information about specific ones. Ombudsmen also advocate for seniors on long-term care issues with lawmakers.
Roy B. Culler Jr. Senior Citizen Center(336) 883-3584The center acts as a gathering place for seniors in the High Point community. It offers arts and crafts, daily congregate meals, club meetings, holiday celebrations, health screenings, movies and cultural events, to name a few. The center also works with AARP to provide free tax assistance for seniors.
North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)(844) 624-8387Senior veterans, their spouses or survivors who need assisted living may be eligible to reside at one of the four veterans’ homes operated by the DMVA in North Carolina. These homes provide comfort and security and stress personal choice. If no beds are available, the DMVA will help seniors find a place in other assisted living facilities.
North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services(800) 662-7030The department wants to help seniors live as securely and independently as possible. Financial assistance is available for low-income seniors to help pay for room and board in long-term care. The division acts as the primary coordinator for Area Agencies on Aging, which work with seniors across the state
Medicare and Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)(855) 408-1212SHIIP counselors provide free, impartial and confidential counseling to Medicaid eligible seniors and caregivers about the various parts of Medicaid, such as selecting a Part D Prescription Drug Plan or if it's a better idea to use a Medicaid Advantage Plan. SHIIP counselors can also help seniors find resources that will assist pay for prescription drug care plans and other aspects of Medicare.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in High Point

High Point-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 Laws and Regulations in North Carolina

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Jared

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Review of Brookdale High Point

The best about Brookdale High Point was the communication with the facility. The administrator was very cordial, very personable, and nice, just basically told me that whenever I was ready or if we...

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Keith

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Review of Brookdale High Point

Brookdale High Point was very clean. The lady I spoke to was very friendly, openminded, and very professional all the way through our conversation. She showed me the rooms. There were two rooms...

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dontdothis

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Review of Brookdale Skeet Club

This place is HORRIBLE! They take 40 minutes to answer the emergency call button. The staff ignore the resident. No compassion at all. The charges are outrageous. Don’t think you’ll be paying what...

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