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Assisted Living Communities in Waynesville, North Carolina

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Waynesville, NC and Nearby Cities

In Waynesville, seniors pay $4,998 per month on average for assisted living — higher than North Carolina's statewide average of $4,010 and the national median of $4,500. It's also a pricier option than nearby cities. For instance, seniors in Winston-Salem pay about 1.5% less for care, while those in Charlotte pay about 12% less. Prices drop even further in Greensboro, where assisted living communities charge $3,800 per month, and in Hickory, which is 29.5% cheaper. 

Waynesville

$4,998

North Carolina

$4,010

United States

$4,500

Winston-Salem

$4,923

Charlotte

$4,400

Greensboro

$3,800

Hickory

$3,523

Paying for Assisted Living in Waynesville

Assisted living communities in Waynesville charge about $4,998 per month, although this rate can vary based on location, services and amenities. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Waynesville

Seniors may be eligible for payment assistance for an assisted living facility in Waynesville through the Medicaid State Plan. This plan helps pay for personal care and is based on the federal Supplemental Security Income payment and other sources of income. Family supplementation for a private room is permitted. 

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Waynesville, NC

Seniors in Waynesville have numerous care options to choose from, depending on their needs. While assisted living costs $4,998 per month, adult day health care is significantly cheaper at $1,083. For $4,957, residents can comfortably age in place with home care or home health care based on whether they require personal care or skilled nursing services. Meanwhile, nursing home care is the most expensive care option in Waynesville due to its enhanced service offering, costing 53.4% more than assisted living. 

In-Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,083

Assisted Living Facility

$4,998

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,665

Note: Data for Waynesville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Asheville, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Waynesville

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

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Waynesville

Waynesville Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Carroll

I visited this facility

Review of Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center

I went to Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center for my mother. They're very friendly. All the residents and guests looked well cared for, and it was rather homey. They have normal recreational...

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Mountain Mom

I visited this facility

Review of Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center

We visited Haywood Lodge and were very impressed with the facility. It was very clean and had a warm and homey atmosphere. The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. The residents...

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Assisted Living

Anne102372950

I visited this facility

Review of Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center

The facility was beautiful, but the rooms were kind of small. The assisted living part of Haywood Lodge seems small to me. It is up front, and they had residents sitting around. Nobody interacted...

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