Wilmington is a coastal city in southeastern North Carolina known for its scenic Riverwalk district, historic architecture and access to beautiful beaches. Of the 123,744 people living in Wilmington, 16.5% are seniors over the age of 65. There are seven hospitals situated throughout the city, including New Hanover Regional Medical Center, offering orthopedic, rehabilitation and other health care services. Seniors also can access the city’s 295 medical doctors per 100,000 residents. New Hanover County has a senior resource center that includes social service programs, home-delivered meals and transportation. Access to nursing home care in Wilmington is good for seniors, as the monthly care costs, $7,178 per month for a semiprivate room, are lower than comparable prices nationwide.
Some frail or disabled seniors might need to reside in a skilled nursing facility if they require around-the-clock help from registered nurses, personal care assistants and other professionals, such as physical or speech therapists. Seniors who don’t require 24-hour care and want to live in a less restrictive environment may be able to opt instead for home health care or assisted living.
This guide provides more information about nursing home costs in Wilmington, NC, and in nearby areas. Information about alternative types of senior care and their costs, ways to help finance long-term care and free resources available to Wilmington residents is included.
2305 Silver Stream Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28401
3.4
(8 reviews)
"I toured Peak Resources Wilmington. The admissions coordinator was very informative, knowledgeable, and helpful. I found the place to be clean and well-organized. It is one of the few places in the area with a Hoyer lift, which is a big deal. They..."
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740 Diamond Shoals Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28403
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Bradley Creek Health Center of Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall is a very nice facility. They are doing real good caring for my mother, and she loves the staff. We have seen it all, and we had no issues with them. She's been there for almost twenty day..."
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1011 PORTERS NECK RD, Wilmington, NC, 28411
4.6
(5 reviews)
"Our tour of The Davis Community was good. They showed me the facilities and the facilities are clean and high quality. They were very friendly and informative. The rooms were good. They were a good size and looked like they felt comfortable. The l..."
READ MORE631 Junction Creek Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28412
4.3
(6 reviews)
"I was a resident at this facility for therapy for about four months and it was a wonderful experience. I have been in many rehab centers and this is by far the best of them all. The atmosphere and the staff were all very friendly and caring, and..."
READ MORE5725 CAROLINA BEACH ROAD, Wilmington, NC, 28408
3.8
(5 reviews)
"I am in Autumn Care. I chose it because it is the nicest place around. It is very clean, and they are very supportive. The whole thing is great. It is near the beach. It is a big facility. It is well run. They have a gym. I have seen them all, and..."
READ MORE3800 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC, 28412
3.3
(10 reviews)
"The facility is clean. The staff are friendly and helpful always. The rehab therapist are off the chain and do a wonderful job. The food is good according to my mom. it is an overall wonderful facility. My mom Gertrude was blessed to get to do re..."
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121 RACINE DRIVE, Wilmington, NC, 28403
3.1
(8 reviews)
"My husband has been patient in the rehab program at Liberty. I am so impressed by the care he has been provided. It is hard placing a loved one in a facility but I am able to rest easy at night knowing he is been well taken care of. "
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820 Wellington Ave, Wilmington, NC, 28401
3.0
(8 reviews)
"My Grandmother recently spent three weeks in Wilmington Health and Rehabilitation Center. I chose this facility for my Grandmother based on location, room availability and ratings. Upon entering this facility for the first time I found the facilit..."
READ MORE2006 South 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401
2.5
(4 reviews)
"The clinical and rehabilitative care provided in this center is unmatched. "
READ MORE2334 S. 41st Street , Wilmington, NC, 28403
2.2
(6 reviews)
"My daughter had a stroke. Liberty Nursing seem like had a good rating. She's only been in there for two weeks. So far so good and they seem to be okay. Her husband is there almost every day, so that helps a lot. The rooms are quite large and they'..."
READ MORE3015 Enterprise Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28405
2.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother was in a nursing home at North Chase (formerly Britthaven of Northchase) in Wilmington just a month ago. She just got out. She was there for rehab, but I was not happy at all with the nursing home. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. She ..."
READ MORE83 Cavalier Drive, Ste 200, Wilmington, NC, 28405
630 Carolina Bay Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28403
1478 RIVER ROAD SE, Winnabow, NC, 28479
2.3
(3 reviews)
"The rooms at Brunswick Cove Nursing Center were spacious and well lit. They have an activities director but they don't have very active or very mobile residents so the activities are limited to drawings, coloring, and games. They have outdoor area..."
READ MOREGenworth’s Cost of Care Survey reports monthly nursing home costs in Wilmington, NC, are $7,178 for a semiprivate room and $7,908 for a private room.
When comparing care costs with other area nursing homes, Wilmington’s semiprivate rooms are a bit less expensive than those in nearby cities. For example, the cost per month for a semiprivate room in Wilmington is $122 less than a comparable room in Jacksonville. Throughout the state of North Carolina, monthly nursing home costs for a semiprivate room average $122 less than Wilmington. Nursing home costs across the nation show that Wilmington’s prices are $578 less expensive per month, exhibiting the fact that skilled nursing care in Wilmington is overall a less costly option than U.S. median prices.
Wilmington
$7,178
North Carolina
$7,300
The United States
$7,756
Jacksonville
$7,300
Fayetteville
$6,722
New Bern
$6,996
Rather than choosing a 24-hour skilled nursing facility, many seniors prefer to age in place at home or in an assisted living home where they can take advantage of nursing and personal care services. Frail seniors who require around-the-care but want as much privacy as possible can opt for a private room in a Wilmington nursing home for $7,908 per month, $730 more than a semiprivate room. An assisted living facility costs considerably less than a nursing home at $5,877, and hiring a home health aide at $4,185 per month is an even less expensive choice. The least expensive option is adult day care at 1,408 monthly, but that service may not be adequate for a senior in need of around-the-clock personal medical care.
Semiprivate nursing home room
$7,178
Private nursing home room
$7,908
Assisted living facility
$5,877
Home health aide
$4,185
Home care
$3,909
Adult day health care
$1,408
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.
Wilmington, located in New Hanover County, offers a number of free programs and services to seniors that are designed to enhance their overall quality of life and promote wellness. These and other programs are provided to the frail elderly who cannot afford to live in a nursing home or are on a waiting list to enter a skilled nursing facility.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Resource Center | (910) 798-6400 | New Hanover County’s Senior Resource Center offers Wilmington seniors home-delivered meals, mental health counseling, medical transportation, respite caregivers and other free programs. |
| Aging in Place | (910) 805-4663 | Comprehensive Care of Wilmington sponsors this free service for Wilmington seniors. The Options Counseling program helps seniors understand the resources and choices available to help them remain in their homes as they grow older and frailer. This nonprofit also provides suggestions on ways to pay for home care services. |
| Cape Fear Council of Governments | (910) 395-4553 | This government agency offers Wilmington seniors a number of resources, such as adult day care centers, nutritional assistance, housing services and transportation via the WAVE Transit Authority and DART (DIAL a RIDE Transportation). |
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