Assisted Living Communities in Gastonia, North Carolina
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Gastonia, NC below include 110 Assisted Living facilities with 861 reviews. On average in Gastonia, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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"I'm going to Southminster. I had an excellent experience there. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. The apartment I'm moving into is brand new, and I'm very pleased with it. It's an excellent facility...."
"The Pines was topnotch at everything. The cleanliness, the care, the attention, the up kept of the grounds, re-doing the inside periodically and the food were all topnotch. They had indoor pool. They had exercise equipment. They had studios, one-bedr..."
"My mother-in-law was a resident of Summit Place of South Park. She has passed on now, but she stayed there. She started out in assisted living, and went all the way through to hospice. She was in assisted living first, then they moved her to memory c..."
"My mom has been at Country Time in for 3 weeks and I have seen the most positive changes in her. She is laughing and making friends and is actually happy, which makes me very happy! She has Alzheimers and this is the 5th facility she has been in. ..."
"I’ve placed my brother-in-law in East Towne. It’s been sold the week after I put him there in August. The price is right, and they accept Medicaid when his money runs out. It was clean, and the staff was nice. They’re good.
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"My mom has been at Wellmore for around 2 years and we love it. The staff is friendly and attentive. She started off in rehab and is now at assisted living and we are happy with both. One of our favorite things about Wellmore is all the activities the..."
"It was an excellent community, very warm, and inviting. The staff was excellent and knowledgeable. Everybody just seemed to care. The people living there would meet and greet everybody that works there with first names. It was a clean area. It seemed..."
"We went to The Haven & The Laurels in the Village at Carolina Place, and my father has decided on The Laurels (assisted living). The Haven is another building that is memory care. He has reserved an apartment. It's not brand new, but it's smaller and..."
"My family member is very happy here. The staff are very caring and attentive. Management are accessible and take swift action on any things that need to be addressed.
The first thing noticed is the age of the facility but I’m told a major renovati..."
"My father-in-law was at Somerset Court of Cherryville. I liked the level of care and the staff. The staff was very attentive and friendly. They had a good attitude. There weren't many options in food and it's a limited menu. They had plenty of activi..."
"My mom is a resident of Heavenly Touch Care Home. They have home-cooked meals, which are good food. They have one lady there who is from Africa, and she cooks a traditional meal or something from there. Some kind of stew or something, and my mom like..."
"My mom is at Legacy Heights Senior Living Community. It's clean. It's safe. The staff there are phenomenal. They take care of her, and they keep her involved. My mom is not sitting in her room all day. They offer physical therapy and occupational the..."
"I visited, and the establishment was very, very clean. The people were very knowledgeable and very professional, and I appreciated the way that I was treated as I went on the tour. The room was a good, average room, they supplied a television, and it..."
"I like that The Laurels & The Haven in Highland Creek was very clean and looked very updated. The people were extremely friendly, the residents as well as the staff. The atmosphere was very upbeat and very positive. They offer a one-bedroom apartment..."
"We have placed my wife’s mother in Shelby Manor. We are well pleased with it so far. The staff that I’ve met has been very informative, helpful, and friendly. We have no problems with any of them. They have alarms on all the doors, so it seems that s..."
"Heath House has a lot of caring individuals, Annie on first shift and Megan on second shift are two of my favorites. They have always been so kind and willing to go above and beyond with helping, explaining, and even giving advice. Brittany is an ama..."
"This place is wonderful and I am very happy here. We a !of of activities things like painting and getting together and getting our nails done. Staff here is wonderful they love their residences and give them 100% of their time even if it's just simpl..."
"I have lived here 15 years. Moved in after visiting 7 other facilities. I love my spacious home here . The entire facility has just been renovated. Very classy . New state of the art Kitchen and Dining room . Activities abound Nice heated pool , lar..."
"My stepdad was recently in Stanley Total Living Center for about a month. It was a wonderful place. The room was small, but other than that, it was good.
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"Northlake House was really nice, clean, and bright. The staff is very loving, caring, and friendly. Camilla gave the tour, and she did a great job of following up on everything. It's the one we actually chose, and we are happy with it. My mother-in-l..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Gastonia, NC and Nearby Cities
At $4,400 per month, assisted living is a little cheaper in Gastonia than the national average of $4,500. However, it’s costlier than the statewide median fee of $4,010. The average monthly rate drops to $3,523 in Hickory. East in Fayetteville, the average rate drops further to $3,000. In Asheville, seniors can expect to pay almost $600 more than in Gastonia. For comparison, those in the state capital of Raleigh typically pay a much higher fee of $5,388 for monthly care. Â
Gastonia
$4,400
North Carolina
$4,010
United States
$4,500
Asheville
$4,998
Fayetteville
$3,000
Hickory
$3,523
Raleigh
$5,388
Paying for Assisted Living in Gastonia
Gastonia’s assisted living communities charge an average of $4,400 per month. Actual costs vary depending on factors such as services and amenities.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Gastonia
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Gastonia, NC
In Gastonia, assisted living is typically more affordable than aging in place; in-home and home health care run $4,448 and $4,767 per month, respectively. Seniors who receive care outside the home generally pay around $1,192 per month for adult day care, which can be a significant savings. Nursing homes provide the highest levels of care and so have the most expensive prices; a semiprivate room in a nursing home generally costs $3,356 more than assisted living. Â
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Gastonia
The below organizations provide an array of support services and programs to help seniors as they age. Resources include legal advice, enrichment and wellness programming and financial counseling. Â Â
Gaston County Aging & Adult Services provides a wide range of support services for seniors. Programs include transportation, legal advice, congregate meals and adult placement services. The department investigates complaints of senior abuse and neglect, and it provides guardianship services if necessary.
Gaston County Senior Center offers an array of enrichment, engagement and practical programs for seniors. Attendees can get information on topics such as long-term care, tax and insurance counseling. Fitness activities include yoga, tai chi and dancing. The calendar also includes craft classes, games, cooking and health screenings.
Operated by Legal Aid of North Carolina, the Senior Law Project provides free legal advice and assistance on diverse areas of civil law to people aged 60 and older. Legal topics include public benefits, consumer issues, elder abuse and future planning matters, such as powers of attorney and wills.
Centralina Area Agency on Aging serves Gaston County and the surrounding area. Services include wellness classes, transportation, options counseling and virtual enrichment programming. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for seniors’ rights related to residential care, and volunteers help people resolve complaints against facilities.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Gastonia
Gastonia Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Review of Covenant Village Inc
We toured Covenant Village. They have cottages. They have one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms. It's beautiful inside and outside. The grounds are gorgeous. They have Bible study there two or three times...
I toured Brookdale Robinwood. They were very nice. They might have been doing some renovations, but they were nice. The facility was lovely. They had nice furniture in them or you could bring your...
We toured Brookdale Union. It has a game room, and it's pet-friendly. They have a library and postal service. It has a keypad service. It has a craft studio, a porch, a greenhouse and garden...