The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Morganton, NC for 2023

Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Morganton, NC

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Burke Long Term Care

Provides: Assisted Living
125 Camellia Garden Street, Morganton, NC 28655
"Come and enjoy a life-style that alleviates concern about safety, security and comfort. We offer a nurturing and supportive environment providing around-the-clock care for our residents. ..." More

The Berkeley

Provides: Assisted Living
330 Juniper Street, Morganton, NC 28655
"I visited The Berkeley. The menu of the food looked great, and they have a bakery area. It had a specific wing just for dementia patients because that door is kept locked, so they don't wander. The..." More

Country Pines Adult Care Home

Provides: Assisted Living
5415 Rob Carswell St, Morganton, NC 28655
"My visit to Country Pines Adult Care Home in Morganton was good. The staff was very friendly, very helpful, and very knowledgeable. The facility was clean and very well kept. It's just a house, so..." More

Morganton Long Term Care Facility

Provides: Assisted Living
1300 E Union St, , Morganton, NC 28655
"The staff was fine at Morganton Long-Term Care. They were very nice. But it just smells when we went in, and the rooms that we would have had for my mother wasn't just acceptable to what we want...." More

Morganton Long Term Care, Southview F...

Provides: Assisted Living
151 Southview Street, Morganton, NC 28680

Longview Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living
2001 Bristol Creek Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655

Mcalpine Adult Care

Provides: Assisted Living
3806 Kathy Road, Morganton, NC 28655

Shaire Center

Provides: Assisted Living
1450 Shaire Center Dr, Lenoir, NC 28645
"I have frequented this facility for the last 4 weeks at all different hours and never been in any facility that was cleaner or been taken care of better than this one. The property is beautiful and..." More

Cedarbrook Residential Center

Provides: Assisted Living
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 they went out to Mcdonalds and then they said all family's stimulus money..." More

Grandview Villa Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living
2544 Grandview Circle Sw, Lenoir, NC 28645
"I would not recommend this facility for a cockroach. The people who work there are so rude with the residents. If there is someone that refuses to eat they will not take the time to coax them with..." More

Taylor Family Care Home

Provides: Assisted Living
2572 Ridgeview Dr, Valdese, NC 28690

    What to Consider About Assisted Living in Morganton

    Morganton, North Carolina is located at the base of the Appalachian Mountain range in the Mountains Region and is on the national register of historic places. Over 21 percent of the population is over 65 years of age and there are 19 assisted living facilities nearby to accommodate them.  All of these facilities are licensed and monitored by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.

    Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Morganton

    • Morganton’s weather consists of four defined seasons, with an average of four inches of snow in the winter and lows that dip into the high 20s. In the summers, highs will rise into the 80s. The annual average high temperature is just under 70 degrees.

    • According to Sperlings Best Places rating system, which is based on EPA data, Morganton has air quality which is below the national average of 58, with a score of 52.

    • The overall cost of living in Morganton is well under both the state and national averages. Only daily necessities like groceries are slightly above both averages overall, while housing, healthcare and utilities are well below both averages.

    • Morganton has a surprisingly high crime rate for a town of its size, with the violent crime comparison being higher than both the state and national medians. Because of this, Morganton is only safer than six percent of cities in the United States, which is something for seniors to be aware of for personal security.

    • North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services offers rides for people who are 60 years of age and older through Morganton’s local Department of Social Services. These rides can take seniors to destinations such as medical appointments or grocery stores. The local Greenway Public Transportation system also offers on-demand van transportation for Burke County, which is where Morganton is located.

    • The Morganton area has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital in Asheville.


    Paying for Assisted Living in Morganton

    Average Monthly Costs

    Cities in North Carolina

    $5,330.00 Lenoir
    $4,000.00 US
    $3,687.00 Hickory
    $3,000.00 Morganton

    Assisted Living costs in Morganton start around $3,000 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 Morganton 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 Morganton

    The state of North Carolina has an Elderly Waiver for aging, disabled adults and a State/County Special Assistance Program, an SSI state supplement, which gives enough financial support to low-income elderly residents to live in assisted living facilities. 

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

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    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 Morganton

    Morganton 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 Morganton, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.


    Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Morganton

    Morganton-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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    Assisted Living near Morganton, NC

    Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Morganton

    • Review of The Berkeley

      I visited The Berkeley. The menu of the food looked great, and they have a bakery area. It had a specific wing just for dementia patients because that door is kept locked, so they don't wander. The... Read more

      Carol
    • Review of Morganton Long Term Care Facility

      Morganton Long Term Care facility is a horrible place! My parents were there for years! The food they served was awful, rarely a meat included in your meal, maybe a chicken thigh but most of the ti... Read more

      Angiel
    • Review of Country Pines Adult Care Home

      My visit to Country Pines Adult Care Home in Morganton was good. The staff was very friendly, very helpful, and very knowledgeable. The facility was clean and very well kept. It's just a house, so ... Read more

      D.T.
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