Assisted Living Communities in Gastonia, North Carolina

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’s assisted living communities charge an average of $4,400 per month. Actual costs vary depending on factors such as services and amenities.

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:

• Veterans Benefits 
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina  page.

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.