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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Waynesville, NC for 2024

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Waynesville, is a mid-sized city located near major outdoor attractions, offering ample recreational opportunities for active residents. The city is home to 10,620 residents, with a senior population comprising 25.1%. Its reasonable cost of living and low violent crime rates make the city ideal for older adults seeking a safe, affordable city for long-term care. It's also conveniently located near Haywood Regional Medical Center, where seniors can find premium medical services. 

Seniors who are mostly independent but need assistance with personal care tasks to live comfortably may consider moving to an assisted living community. These communities offer daily living support from trained staff and feature convenient services and amenities, such as housekeeping, daily meals and social activities to help residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. In Waynesville, assisted living costs about $4,998 per month, which is higher than state and national averages of $4,010 and $4,500, respectively.

In this guide, seniors and their families can explore local and nearby costs for assisted living and other senior care options. Additionally, it highlights resources older adults can use to navigate long-term care options. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Waynesville

The North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation oversees and licenses assisted living communities in Waynesville and throughout the state. The agency develops and enforces policies for facilities to follow and conducts annual facility surveys to ensure residents live in a safe, reliable environment with high standards. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Waynesville

  • Waynesville has a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. It receives about 11 inches of annual snowfall — lower than the U.S. average of 28 inches, and 209 sunny days per year for seniors to enjoy outdoor recreation. Assisted living communities typically offer a range of indoor amenities and activities, helping residents stay active when weather is unpleasant. 
  • Based on a 100-point index, Waynesville has higher property crime rates than the U.S. average, ranking at 57.1 compared to 35.4. However, the city experiences lower violent crime rates compared to the national median of 22.7, receiving a score of 15.6. To help residents feel safer, assisted living communities provide security measures such as 24-hour staff and locked entries. 
  • While Waynesville's cost of living is about 2% lower than the national median, it's pricier than North Carolina's statewide average. On a 100-point index, it ranks at 98.1 compared to the state's score of 91. That said, assisted living communities offer fixed monthly rates that typically include housing, utilities and meals, which may help seniors with affordability. 
  • Based on a 100-point index, Waynesville residents pay nearly 9% more for health care than the national average. However, they have access to 174 physicians per 100,000 population as well as primary and specialty medical services at Haywood Regional Medical Center. The hospital's main campus is about 5 miles away, but it operates an urgent care center in Waynesville. Many assisted living communities also provide limited on-site medical services, such as diabetes management or rehabilitative therapies, and can help residents coordinate off-site care with local providers. 
  • In North Carolina, retirement account withdrawals and pensions are subject to state income taxes, but Social Security benefits aren't. Although federal taxes are still removed, the lack of state income tax may help seniors cover assisted living costs. 

 

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. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in 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

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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.

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.

Financial Assistance in North Carolina

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 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in North Carolina

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