Assisted Living Options

Seniors looking for affordable assisted living options may want to consider relocating to North Carolina. North Carolina's senior population accounts for approximately 16.7 percent of the total population, and the state's average assisted living cost of $4,010 per month is lower than that of several neighboring states and significantly lower than the national median. While North Carolina's health-care costs are slightly higher than the national average, the state has a number of financial assistance programs and a lower-than-average overall cost of living. Furthermore, North Carolina is home to two U.S. News' top-ranked hospitals.

Our guide offers an overview of North Carolina assisted living costs as well as information on the Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults, the state's Medicaid waiver for seniors seeking long-term care. It also includes information on other forms of financial assistance, as well as a list of free and low-cost resources for area seniors.