Memory Care Communities in Wilson, North Carolina

Residential dementia facilities in Wilson charge $5,588 per month for care, exceeding the state norm of $5,013 but coming in a little lower than the national average of $5,625. Rates vary considerably throughout the region, with seniors in Raleigh paying about 21% more for services than residents in Wilson and memory care facilities in Greenville charging about 3% more than the local norm. On the other hand, rates in New Bern come in about 18% lower than in Wilson, and in Goldsboro, seniors pay 40% less for care.

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.

In Wilson, memory care residents typically pay $5,588 per month for care.

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:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page.

Memory care ranks among the more expensive senior care options in the Wilson region, with facilities charging $5,588 per month for specialized services. While this comes in at 30% below the cost of nursing home care, it exceeds assisted living costs by 25%. Similarly, in-home care and home health care agencies charge about 23% less for private services in the individual’s home, and seniors who attend adult day health care pay 83% less for care than memory care residents.

The North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation monitors memory care facilities in Wilson and enforces standards for staffing, staff training and facility requirements. The division also provides technical support for facilities and investigates complaints about substandard care or conditions.

• Seniors in Wilson don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, although they pay a flat rate of 4.99% on all other forms of retirement income. While the state doesn’t have any other deductions or exemptions for retirement income, its standard deduction exceeds the national norm at $12,750 for single filers. This may help some seniors and families afford memory care in Wilson.
• Wilson serves as the county seat of Wilson County, a dementia-friendly community. Through the county, seniors and families can access literature related to dementia and supportive resources that provide information and assistance. They can also get contact information for their regional long-term care ombudsman.
• Wilson Medical Center resides in Wilson proper, giving residents access to diverse medical services including rehabilitation, orthopedics and cancer care. Additionally, many memory care facilities in Wilson have on-call physicians who specialize in neurological and senior care.
• Wilson has a relatively low cost of living, which may make it a viable option for seniors with limited budgets for memory care. Altogether, living expenses in this city average about 22% below the national norm and 13 percentage points below the state norm, mainly due to low housing costs. This may drive down the cost of residential care, including memory care services.
• According to the American Lung Association, the Wilson region ranks among the cleanest metropolitan regions in the nation for ozone and 24-hour particle pollution. This may support memory care residents’ health and comfort, particularly those living with conditions such as heart or lung disease.
• In Wilson, temperatures throughout the year range from lows of 29 degrees Fahrenheit in January to highs of 89 degrees Fahrenheit in July, appealing to older adults who enjoy experiencing distinct seasons. To give residents opportunities to enjoy the weather, many local memory care facilities have fully secured courtyards and organize activities, such as picnics and walks.