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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"My friends parents recently moved in and they have nothing but great things to say about it. Food, events, care, etc. They say everything is top notch...."
"I liked Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. It was clean. It seemed like it was well run and everybody was friendly and nice. It's just hard getting in there. The room we saw was bright. It had plenty of space for your personal belongings in it...."
"I visited the community as an option for my mother. The Sales Director was very accommodating and knowledgeable. The facility was very clean, and the seniors looked well taken care of. The administrator was very friendly and welcoming. I was a bit ne..."
"All in all, I would have to say that Boger City Rest home is pretty awesome. We had our doubts at first as we were use to being around my grandmother all of the time, but with the fact that everyone worked and no one was able to move in with her fu..."
"Willow Ridge was horrible. I did not make an appointment to go. I just walked in, and it had a person sitting upfront who told me that she doesn't give tours, but because the person who gives the tours wasn't there, she showed me around. She knew ver..."
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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.
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.
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.
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...