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919 Wilma Sigmon Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092
3.7
(10 reviews)
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...
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7981 Optimist Club Rd, Denver, NC 28037
3.6
(10 reviews)
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...
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4174 Shook Rd, Claremont, NC 28610
3.5
(14 reviews)
I chose Catawba Valley Assisted Living for my husband. I'm very satisfied overall with the facility. The room that he's in is airy and well maintained. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, and they seem to be taking very good care of him. He...
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1450 Shaire Center Dr, Lenoir, NC 28645
3.1
(7 reviews)
Shaire Center is very clean. They have a very friendly staff and all of the residents are dressed, alert, and well cared for. They have plenty of nice spaces for visits as well as incredibly nice rooms. Each different unit has its own activities list...
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56 N Highland Ave, Granite Falls, NC 28630
3.0
(1 reviews)
this nursing home was very clean. The nurses were very rude, when i tried to see my grandmother they prevented me from doing so. The food i saw them feeding the residents looked gross. The overall outside of the nursing home looked quite nice and ne...
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111 Harrelson Rd, Cherryville, NC 28021
2.7
(8 reviews)
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....
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511 Bumgarner Industrial Dr SW, Conover, NC 28613
2.5
(2 reviews)
My friend has stayed at Austin several times and I have visited there many times. The staff is friendly and helpful. There are no foul odors and that impressed me. My friend says that the food is better than any where else he has ever stayed and t...
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1428 Little Valley Lane, Lincolnton, NC 28092
2.2
(4 reviews)
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...
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1300 E Union St, , Morganton, NC 28655
1.3
(3 reviews)
The staff was fine at Morganton Long-Term Care. They were very nice. But it just smells when we went in, and the rooms that we would have had for my mother wasn't just acceptable to what we want. Basically, it was the odor. It was pretty offensive fo...
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2544 Grandview Circle Sw, Lenoir, NC 28645
1.0
(1 reviews)
I would not recommend this facility for a cockroach. The people who work there are so rude with the residents. If there is someone that refuses to eat they will not take the time to coax them with positive comments. This place also has 3 shifts. I wa...
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1611 North Brook Iii School Rd, Vale, NC 28168
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2572 Ridgeview Dr, Valdese, NC 28690
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3633 Amazing Grace Road, Lawndale, NC 28090
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112 Pony Barn Road, Lawndale, NC 28090
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Po Box # 40, Fallston, NC 28042
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Po Box # 208, Taylorsville, NC 28681
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1345 Chapman Lane, Newton, NC 28658
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3430 Lester Street, Conover, NC 28613
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630 Sugar Hill Road, Lawndale, NC 28090
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176 Resthome Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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Assisted Living
Timothy
5.0
Review of Brookdale Falling Creek
Brookdale Falling Creek is on a nice street. There's not a lot of traffic there. I like it because it is on a less traveled road, so it's much quieter. The facility itself is smaller than any other...
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Timothy
4.0
Review of Brookdale Hickory Northeast
I like the fact that Brookdale Hickory Northeast has a nurse on staff. The residents seemed to be more or less happy there. It's also relatively convenient to where I live. It's a little bit larger...
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Jackson82
1.0
Review of Brookdale Hickory Northeast
2 years ago we considered putting mom here, we toured 02/03, it was the worst experience, no residents happy, it all seemed fake, smells were really strong..
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In Hickory, assisted living residents pay $3,523 per month for care, which is well below state and national respective norms of $4,010 and $4,500. While seniors may find more economical care in Fayetteville, where agencies charge $3,000 per month for services, rates in most other North Carolina cities exceed Hickory’s norm. Rates in Greensboro are about $300 higher than in Hickory, and seniors in Charlotte pay $4,400 for services. In Asheville, facilities charge $4,998.
Hickory
$3,523
North Carolina
$4,010
United States
$4,500
Asheville
$4,998
Charlotte
$4,400
Greensboro
$3,800
Fayetteville
$3,000
Assisted living facilities in Hickory charge $3,523 per month for services.
North Carolina Medicaid is available for qualified low-income seniors and can assist in covering the costs of assisted living facilities. In addition to this program, the State-County Special Assistance program may be available to eligible seniors who do not have Medicaid.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Assisted living is among the most budget-friendly long-term care options in Hickory, with seniors paying $3,523 per month for care. Adult day health care is more affordable at $1,300 but doesn’t include housing expenses, which may make it costlier for many seniors. In-home care and home health care are costlier at $4,099 and $4,385, respectively, and nursing home rates are even higher, with base rates exceeding the norm for assisted living by about $4,600.
In-Home Care
$4,099
Home Health Care
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$1,300
Assisted Living Facility
$3,523
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,125
Hickory and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Hickory, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba County Council on Aging | (828) 328-2269 | The Catawba County Council on Aging provides a range of services for older adults in the Hickory region, including AARP tax assistance, information and referrals for community-based resources and legal services. This independent nonprofit organization also provides computer training and publishes a bimonthly newsletter to help residents track community events. |
| Senior Law Project | (877) 579-7562 | Senior Law Project provides free legal help to North Carolina residents aged 60 and over. Seniors can contact this program’s toll-free contact number to speak with a legal professional regarding issues such as public and veterans’ benefits, denied health insurance claims or assisted living contracts. |
| Catawba County Veteran Services Office | (828) 465-8255 | The Catawba County Veteran Services office provides assistance to veterans in Hickory, helping those who are eligible to obtain discharge upgrades, track down service-related documents and file applications for state and federal benefits. At this location, seniors can get help applying for Aid and Attendance and veterans’ and survivors pension. |
| Seniors Morning Out | (828) 695-5600 | Seniors Morning Out is a county-funded initiative that provides social and recreational opportunities, congregate meals, live entertainment and educational classes for those aged 60 and over. This program is available Monday to Thursday at two locations in Hickory, and participating is free, although donations are appreciated. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (828) 485-4213 | The long-term care ombudsman program provides advocacy for older adults in Hickory and can help assisted living residents navigate issues such as inadequate or excessive services, involuntary discharges and bills for unexpected fees. The ombudsman can also assist with comparing local assisted living facilities and finding ways to fund services. |
Hickory-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
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