The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Zebulon, NC for 2024

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There are 12 Assisted Living Facilities in the Zebulon area, with 3 in Zebulon and 9 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 359 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Zebulon. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Zebulon 3.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Knightdale with an average rating of 3.62 out of 5 stars.

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Seniors in Zebulon, North Carolina might enjoy fresh produce from the Zebulon Farmer's Market or attend events at Wake County senior centers. The town has a population of 4,433 people, 13% of whom are seniors 65 or over. Some of these seniors may require assistance with the tasks of daily living.

To accommodate this population, there are eight assisted living facilities in the area, including two in Zebulon. Both adult care homes and multi-unit assisted housing facilities are regulated by the Division of Health Service Regulation. 

• North Carolina, including Zebulon, is moderately tax-friendly for seniors. Social Security income is tax-exempt, but withdrawals from retirement accounts are fully taxed.
• At 96, Zebulon's cost of living matches the state average and is somewhat less than the U.S. norm of 100. Seniors may pay less for housing and groceries here than in the state or nation as a whole.
• On a scale of 1 to 100, where 100 is the highest crime rate, Zebulon's violent crime is 34.9 versus the U.S. norm of 22.7, while the city's property crime is 83.2 versus the national average of 35.4. Seniors and family members touring facilities may want to find out what security measures, such as cameras and guards, are available to safeguard residents.
• Seniors who dislike snow may be happy to hear that Zebulon only gets two inches per year. The annual temperature ranges from 27-89 degrees and there are 216 sunny days annually, 11 more than the national average. The city receives 46 inches of rain, 8 more than the U.S. norm.
• According to the EPA, Zebulon has an air quality of 63, five points higher than the U.S. average. The town's water quality is 90, 35 points higher than U.S. norm.
• The Zebulon area is home to world-class medical facilities, including WakeMed Health and Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Zebulon start around $0 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 Zebulon 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.

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.