19 Assisted Living Facilities near Huntersville, NC
With an average cost of $4,066 in Huntersville, it’s often difficult to find assisted living communities that provide high-quality care at an affordable price. At Caring.com, our mission is to make this process as smooth and painless as possible, and we’ve helped many families along the way.
This guide provides everything you need to quickly compare communities and narrow your search, including 18 unique reviews from residents and our comprehensive database that gives pricing, amenity information, photos and more on the 7 facilities in Huntersville.
Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Huntersville, NC
Joyful Senior Living
Special Touch Living
Grapperhall Family Care Home
Ranson Ridge Assisted Living & Memory...
Carillon Assisted Living Of Huntersville
Shepperton Assisted Living Family Car...
The Laurels & The Haven in Highland C...
The Pines at Davidson
Summit Place of Mooresville
Kestral Ridge Family Care Home
Carillon Assisted Living
Lakewood Care Center, Inc.
Mooresville Center
Caremoor Retirement Center, Inc
Northlake House
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Huntersville
Huntersville, NC is listed as the 13th best place to live within the state of North Carolina. There are plenty of popular spots for those who love to bird watch and enjoy the outdoors, and it is home to a NASCAR museum. There are six assisted living facilities in Huntersville and 27 close by in places like Charlotte, Concord and Mooresville.
Assisted living facilities in Huntersville, and in all of North Carolina, are most often referred to as assisted living residences (ALRs). Licensed by the North Carolina Division of Health Services, ALRs fall into one of two categories. These include adult care homes (ACHs), which have seven or more residents, or multi-unit assisted housing with service facilities.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Huntersville
- The cost of living in Huntersville is slightly higher than the state and national average. This can prove to be difficult for those on a budget.
- Crime in an area is ranked on a scale from 1 (low) to 100 (high). Property crime in Huntersville is ranked 32.4 and violent crime is ranked 10.5, which are less than the national average.
- Huntersville experiences hot and humid summers with the average high in June around 89 and the average low in January is 30. The area receives approximately 2 inches of snow per year and 43 inches of rain.
- The state of North Carolina offers transportation services for seniors through the Department of Health and Human Services. Eligible adults aged 60 and older can receive rides to and from medical appointments, senior lunch programs and grocery stores.
- The Huntersville area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies and illness.
- Huntersville has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Mecklenburg County Government Seniors’ Assistance Program, which provides meals and financial assistance, as well as at least one senior center.
Paying for Assisted Living in Huntersville
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Huntersville start around $4,066 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Huntersville and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Huntersville
Financial assistance is available to eligible seniors receiving personal care in both ACHs and multi-unit assisted houses. This is made possible by the Medicaid State Fund.
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Huntersville
Huntersville 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 Huntersville, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Huntersville
Huntersville-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.
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Huntersville
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Review of Joyful Senior Living
The owners, Gino and Jessica are absolutely the BEST in everything they do for the residents. They are treated as their family members, not residents. There will never be more than six residents, ... Read more
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Review of Joyful Senior Living
My mother in law has been a resident at Joyful Living for just a few months, but we are so happy we found this lovely place for her to live! Gino and Jessica are very kind, loving and committed own... Read more
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Review of Joyful Senior Living
For us, it was a difficult decision to place our mother in a nursing home, but it became increasingly clear, due to deepening dementia and multiple falls that she needed more care than we could giv... Read more
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