Lynn's Care Home at Sandy Forks
6809 Sandy Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
"Lynn’s Home at Sandy Forks is a full service residential care home offering each resident full assistance and supervision including onsite p..."
READ MORESeniors wishing to retain their independence while receiving personalized supportive care in a residential setting receive both at assisted living facilities. The average cost of assisted living in Wake Forest is $4,800, higher than the national average and much higher than the state average.
This guide provides details on assisted living in Wake Forest that lets seniors compare the average monthly costs of assisted living to other living options. It also provides an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Wake Forest and lists free senior resources.
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6809 Sandy Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
"Lynn’s Home at Sandy Forks is a full service residential care home offering each resident full assistance and supervision including onsite p..."
READ MORE5301 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612
4.5
(21 reviews)
"My father is in Magnolia Glen. He seems to have gotten a lot better. He was OK and then he had a stroke and they wouldn't let him stay there without the nursing care. He's in assisted living. We have hired private nurses. It's a nice place in a nice ..."
READ MORE1810 New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC, 27604
4.2
(13 reviews)
"I am so thankful for Spring Arbor of Raleigh. My mom moved in approximately three months ago and is absolutely thriving. The facility is quaint and extremely clean. They have fun, novel activities, a wide variety of high quality food options, and the..."
READ MORE1500 Sawmill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
4.1
(15 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is in Springmoor. It's a high-end place, and probably costs $6,000 to $7,000 a month. They have beautiful grounds, it's a life-care community, and if we could afford it, I'd probably go there. We saw her a couple of months ago, we we..."
READ MORE6320 Saybrooke Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27604
4.8
(4 reviews)
"Lynn’s Home provides excellent care for my mother in a cozy, home environment. The staff is very loving and attentive. I never have to worry about her well-being. ..."
READ MORE129 Nortwick Road, Rolesville, NC, 27571
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom moved into Avendelle Assisted Living at Rolesville about 3 weeks ago. There are just six people in the facility. She is getting the assistance that she needs with bathing, but she doesn't need assistance with eating. The facility has been grea..."
READ MORE2445 Deanwood Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27615
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Grace Care Home is very clean and looked like an actual home, not a senior home. The food they serve to the residents is excellent, and the rooms they have are sizeable. They also take the people shopping and so on. I like the place, plus they have g..."
READ MORE501 E Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608
4.0
(2 reviews)
405 Barrington Hall Dr., Rolesville, NC, 27571
"Caring Hands...Touching Hearts...Helping You We Care For You At Heavenly Family Care Home, we are dedicated to providing you with comp..."
READ MORE1008 Flower Round Court, Raleigh, NC, 27610
"Located in North Raleigh in the Waterford Landing subdivision (just off of North Rogers Lane close to New Bern Avenue), The Haven at Waterfo..."
READ MORE4520 Dilford Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27604
"Located in North Raleigh in the Wyckford subdivision (just off of New Hope Road close to New Bern Avenue), The Haven at Wyckford assisted li..."
READ MORE1505 Lake Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27612
"Our residential care home is licensed for 5, which aides us in providing personalized and individualized care for our current and potential ..."
READ MOREAssisted living residences are called adult care homes in North Carolina. The Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation licenses adult care homes in Wake Forest and throughout the state. They’re monitored by Adult Home Specialists within each county’s Departments of Social Services.
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Wake Forest is $4,800. Unfortunately, this makes the town’s costs higher than the state average by $1,000 and $500 higher than the national average.
The average cost of assisted living in Wake Forest is higher than in many other cities around the state, but it doesn’t have the highest costs. Compared to Wilmington, the average cost of assisted living in Wake Forest is more than $1,000 less per month. However, it’s nearly $250 higher than Charlotte, $750 higher than Durham and $900 higher than Greenville.
Wake Forest
$4,800
North Carolina
$3,800
The United States
$4,300
Greenville
$3,900
Durham
$4,050
Charlotte
$4,649
Wilmington
$5,877
Seniors may seek to compare assisted living costs to other types of senior care based on their level of care needs. The least expensive is adult day health care at an average of $1,463 per month. Homemaker services and home health aides provide care in seniors’ homes and cost an average of $4,004 and $4,195 per month, respectively. Nursing home care is the most expensive at $7,148 for semi-private rooms and $8,060 for private rooms.
Homemaker Services
$4,004
Home Health Aide
$4,195
Adult Day Health Care
$1,463
Assisted Living Facility
$4,800
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$7,148
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,060
Note: Data for Wake Forest was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Raleigh, was used instead.
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.
Seniors looking for support services, social activities and other senior services benefit from several free resources provided in Wake Forest and throughout the county and state. Government entities and nonprofit organizations offer an array of services to seniors to help them remain independent and healthy
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Wake County Senior and Adult Services | (919) 855-3400 | Wake County Senior and Adult Services helps seniors maximize their safety, health and self-sufficiency, so they can maintain the highest quality of life in adult and family care homes. This program includes adult protective services, guardianship services, a special assistance in-home program, adult and community services and funding for unmet health and safety needs. |
Resources for Seniors, Inc. | (919) 872-7933 | RFS serves older adults and adults with disabilities throughout Wake County to help them maximize their safety, independence and overall well-being. It provides information and referral services and assists with in-home care, senior centers, adult day services, home repair, transportation and more. |
Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 310-9777 | The Office of the State LTC Ombudsman and 16 Offices of the Regional LTC Ombudsman assist residents of long-term care facilities in exercising their rights and attempt to resolve problems between residents and facilities. They also answer questions and offer guidance on the LTC system. |
Triangle J Area Agency on Aging | (919) 549-0551 | Triangle J Area Agency on Aging serves several counties, including Wake, Durham, Chatham, Lee, Johnston, Orange and Moore. Its Aging Well Program provides various senior services, including multi-purpose senior centers, transportation and mobility assistance, dining programs, health-promotion classes, employment programs and volunteer opportunities. |
Northern Wake Senior Center | (919) 554-4111 | The Northern Wake Senior Center offers various programs to seniors aged 55 and older. The Center offers several social events each month, educational programs and free blood pressure checks and medication management classes. It also provides a full schedule of recreational activities, including ballroom and line dancing, aerobics, painting, wood carving and craft making. |
Wake forest-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
Sue
5
Review of Cadence Wake Forest
My mother-in-law is at Cadence Wake Forest. They are very caring, considerate, and private. They have been excellent at taking care of my mother-in-law. They have southern cooking, which is what my...
Assisted Living
Herman
5
Review of Brookdale Wake Forest
Brookdale Wake Forest had better outdoor space than the other place I visited. The interior was more open, and not much difference in the floor plans of other places. The staff made us feel...
Assisted Living
rdgray
1
Review of Brookdale Wake Forest
Glenda was the worst staff member I have ever interacted with while visiting my grandmother at Brookdale. Her attitude was rude and dismissive while I was trying to ask a simple question about my...
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