Peak Resources Charlotte
3223 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28205
Charlotte is a large city in North Carolina, with a population of 885,708. According to the U.S. Census, 10.2% of the population are seniors. The city runs many programs to support seniors, and the Carolinas Medical Center is rated high-performing in the treatment of several conditions.
Some people find themselves needing a lot of hands-on medical care as they get older, and nursing homes are a good place to receive this. The average cost of nursing home care in Charlotte is $7,817 per month. This is slightly higher than the national average of $7,756. Seniors who do not require medical care but do require some help with day-to-day tasks may find assisted living or in-home care more suitable for their needs. With pricing from $4,649 for assisted living and $3,813 for home care, these services are far more affordable.
This guide looks at the cost of nursing home care in Charlotte and also examines some of the support and free services available in the city to help seniors cope with their changing needs as they age.
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READ MOREThe average cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home in Charlotte is $7,817 per month. Private rooms cost slightly more at $8,608.
Nursing home fees vary across the state of North Carolina. Fees in the Winston area are fairly similar to those in Charlotte, at $7,787 per month. Meanwhile, on the coast in Wilmington, fees are lower than average at $7,178. To the north, on the Virginia border in Rocky Mount, nursing home costs are lower still at $6,083. Asheville, which is close to the Tennessee border, has some of the highest fees for nursing home care in the state, averaging $8,000 per month.
Charlotte
$7,817
North Carolina
$7,300
The United States
$7,756
Wilmington
$7,178
Rocky Mount
$6,083
Asheville
$8,000
Nursing home care is the most expensive form of care in Charlotte, due to the extra level of attention and skilled staffing required. Adult day care, which is provided during daytime hours at a community center, is by far the most affordable at $1,408 per month. Homemaker services, including help with day-to-day tasks and housework, cost just $3,813 per month. Home health care is slightly more expensive since it includes medical services, costing $4,004. Assisted living services include room and board as well as help with the activities of daily living for an average of $4,649 per month.
Nursing Home Care
$7,817
Homemaker Services
$3,813
Home Health Care
$4,004
Adult Day Care
$1,408
Assisted Living
$4,649
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Many organizations offer services and support to help seniors in Charlotte stay in their own homes for longer, avoiding nursing home placement. Some of these organizations also help seniors to cope with common age-related conditions and to access benefits and other financial aid.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina State Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | Seniors who are living with the effects of Alzheimer’s or dementia or who have been recently diagnosed with one of those conditions may receive support from the Alzheimer’s Association. The Western Carolina State Chapter serves Charlotte and the surrounding areas, offering a variety of online resources. It also runs support groups and outreach sessions and supports research into the condition. |
Charlotte In-Home Aide Program | (704) 432-1111 | This program connects older adults with in-home care providers who assist with day-to-day tasks. Aides provide personal care and assist with chores and administrative tasks. The service does not offer full-time care, but can help to reduce the workload faced by loved ones or other caregivers, reducing the need for nursing home or assisted living placement. |
Supplemental Meal Program | (704) 432-1111 | Seniors who are under the care of a physician and who have been assessed as having supplemental nutritional needs may receive nutritional supplements (such as Ensure) for up to three months per year as a part of this plan. |
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