Morningside of Gastonia
2755 Union Road, Gastonia, NC, 28054
4.2
(22 reviews)
"Morningside of Gastonia offers compassionate senior care in Gastonia, NC. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your love..."
READ MORELocated just west of Charlotte, Gastonia has 82,653 residents. An estimated 15.5% of them are aged 65 or older. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about one in nine people in this age group have Alzheimer’s disease, totaling around 6.7 million people across the country. As the population ages, the prevalence of the disease increases, and it’s expected that the number of dementia care professionals will need to triple by 2050 to meet demand. In Gastonia, Alzheimer’s-related deaths increased by 12.93% between 2016 and 2020.
Memory care residences can help reduce accidents and improve the overall well-being of people with dementia. In these communities, people can get daily help with their medications, meals and personal care routines. Memory care communities often offer a home-like atmosphere that promotes socialization and comfort for their residents. Seniors considering this type of care can consult this guide to learn about the cost of various types of long-term care in Gastonia and the rest of the state. This guide also talks about the benefits and drawbacks of living in Gastonia and some of the resources available to locals with dementia.
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2755 Union Road, Gastonia, NC, 28054
4.2
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READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
Memory care communities in Gastonia are licensed by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. It investigates complaints and runs regular inspections of senior care homes to ensure their compliance with state law.Â
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Memory care in Gastonia costs an average of $5,500 per month, although actual costs vary by location.Â
The cost of memory care in Gastonia is $487 higher than the North Carolina average. However, it’s $125 lower than the national median price. Memory care is more expensive in Asheville, where seniors pay $6,248 per month. The state’s highest memory care costs are in Raleigh, where residents pay $1,235 more than in Gastonia. In Jacksonville, memory care comes to $4,500 per month. Seniors looking for savings might consider memory care in Goldsboro, which is $2,125 cheaper than Gastonia’s prices.Â
Gastonia
$5,500
North Carolina
$5,013
The United States
$5,625
Goldsboro
$3,375
Jacksonville
$4,500
Raleigh
$6,735
Asheville
$6,248
Memory care in Gastonia is relatively costly compared to other types of care. Only nursing homes are more expensive, with a private room averaging $7,756 per month. Assisted living offers an $1,100 monthly savings compared to memory care. For in-home care, residents of Gastonia pay about $4,668. A home health aide costs $733 less than memory care. The most affordable option is adult day health care, which averages $1,192 per month.Â
Memory Care
$5,500
In-Home Care
$4,668
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,192
Assisted Living Facility
$4,400
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,756
Note: Data for Gastonia was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Charlotte, was used instead.
In Gastonia there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page.
In Gastonia, there are a wide variety of resources that provide education and support to people with memory loss. Some of them are listed below.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Gaston County Adult & Aging Services | (850) 912-2000 | Guardianship and adult protective services offered here help preserve the wellbeing of older adults and connect them with necessary services. This organization's adult placement services can help seniors explore their options for long-term care. |
Alzheimer's Association Eastern North Carolina Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | Serving more than 180,000 North Carolina residents with Alzheimer's, this organization provides the latest information about dementia research and treatments. A vast body of free education can help seniors and their families find health care, connect with others and create plans for the future. |
Trinity Memories Cafe | (704) 842-0510 | Each month, a memory cafe provides entertainment and refreshments to people with dementia and their caregivers. Activities are designed to stimulate the memory and promote socialization. An annual caregiver fair offers resources and support to family members |
Dementia Alliance of North Carolina | (919) 832-3732 | People with dementia can get their individual care needs assessed through this organization, which can then provide service referrals where necessary. Music & Memory classes and clinical trial opportunities are also available here. Workshops and support groups provide education about the progression of dementia. |
Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman | (919) 855-3400 | Ombudsmen can help seniors explore their long-term care options and find a facility that's right for them. They can educate seniors about care planning, the state's elder care laws and the creation of end-of-life directives. Additionally, Ombudsmen are advocates for seniors whose needs aren't being met by their caregivers. |
Gastonia Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.