Carebridge Assisted Living
361 Leonard Rd, Louisburg, NC, 27549
When seniors need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as housekeeping, personal care or preparing meals, but don’t need 24/7 medical care, assisted living is a great option. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, assisted living in Rocky Mount will cost seniors an average of $4,270 a month, which is about $500 more expensive than the North Carolina average.
This guide looks at assisted living costs in Rocky Mount and nearby cities and offers an overview of some of the benefits and drawbacks of living in Rocky Mount. Additionally, several available free resources that seniors in the area should find useful have been provided at the end of this guide.
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361 Leonard Rd, Louisburg, NC, 27549
223 North Lumber Street, Nashville, NC, 27856
Assisted living facilities in North Carolina are regulated by the state’s Department Of Health And Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation. The division conducts regular inspections to ensure long-term care facilities follow these rules. Reports on these inspections are available on the division’s website.
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, seniors will pay an average of $4,270 a month for assisted living in Rocky Mount. That’s almost $500 more a month than the state average of $3,800. However, it’s $30 a month less expensive than the national average of $4,300.
Rocky Mount has a low cost of assisted living for eastern North Carolina. Greensboro is about $230 a month more expensive at $4,509 a month. Raleigh, the state capital, is almost $500 more expensive at $4,800. Charlotte, the state’s largest city, averages $4,649, while Wilmington, which is close to the popular tourist centers of North Carolina, averages $5,877, making it approximately $1,600 per month more expensive than Rocky Mount.
Rocky Mount
$4,270
North Carolina
$3,800
The United States
$4,300
Greensboro
$4,509
Charlotte
$4,649
Raleigh
$4,800
Wilmington
$5,877
Seniors have a choice of care options in Rocky Mount. The cost of assisted living compares favorably to the other options. Home care averages $3,432 a month. Home health care, like home care but includes medical services, is approximately $90 a month more expensive at $3,527. Adult daycare is the least costly option at $899 a month, while a semiprivate room in a nursing home facility is the most expensive option at $6,083 a month.
Homemaker Services
$3,432
Home Health Aide
$3,527
Adult Day Health Care
$899
Assisted Living Facility
$4,270
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,083
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.
Numerous resources exist for seniors in Rocky Mount, regardless of their income. Some of these resources will protect them from abuse when living in an assisted living facility. At the same time, other seniors will find help reducing costs associated with staying in long-term care.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (919) 855-3400 | Long-term care ombudsmen in Nash County investigate complaints of abuse made by seniors or caregivers about long-term care facilities. Once the ombudsmen complete their investigations, they work with the senior and the facility to resolve the issue. Long-term care ombudsmen can also help seniors find an appropriate assisted living facility. |
North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) | (844) 624-8387 | Veterans and their dependents work with the DMVA to find benefits on the local, state or federal level. The DMVA also offers housing assistance, including providing four veterans homes for senior vets who need assisted living. Even if there are no openings in the state facilities, the DMVA will help seniors find a place in other assisted living facilities. |
North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services | (800) 662-7030 | The department's mission is to provide seniors in North Carolina with information about long-term care and other helpful resources. The department can provide financial assistance to help low-income seniors pay for room and board in long-term care societies. The division also coordinates the various Area Agencies on Aging located throughout North Carolina. |
Senior Services Nash County | (252) 459-7681 | Senior Services in Nash County provide numerous resources for older adults living in the area. These resources include transportation, caregiver services (including respite vouchers when funds are available), support groups, senior centers and at-home and congregant nutrition services. |
The Rocky Mount Senior Center | (252) 972-1152 | Seniors aged 50 and older who live in Rocky Mount can join the Rocky Mount Senior Center. The center's fitness classes are free, including water aerobics and line dancing. There is also an indoor pool, a gymnasium, a multipurpose room with a kitchen, a library and a game room. Seniors will also find a computer lab equipped with eight computers and staff to help them learn how to use them. |
Rocky Mount-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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