Mount Airy sits along the Ararat River, just 3 miles south of the North Carolina/Virginia border. In 2024, seniors in this region spend around $6,200 per month on residential care, putting local costs several hundred dollars above North Carolina’s median of $5,769 and the national baseline of $5,350. Fortunately, the region has numerous assisted living facilities for seniors to choose from, including 4 within Mount Airy and 12 more nearby.
This guide finds an overall quality score of 4.7 out of 5 stars stars among local facilities based on 48 reviews consumer reviews.
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1000 RidgeCrest Lane, Mount Airy, NC 27030
4.7
(13 reviews)
"My mother was in RidgeCrest. She was in independent and assisted. She was there for eight years. It was very good. The staff was very caring and they were able to keep her almost to the end of her life in their community. She loved it. The residents ..."
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1297 Galax Trail, Mount Airy, NC 27030
4.6
(11 reviews)
"My Wife has been at Twelve Oaks in the Memory Care section for almost two years. I have been pleased with the care she has received. The staff has been consistent in being of help and truly care for her well being...."
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139 Apex Lane, Mount Airy, NC 27030
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Carolina Division of Health Servic..."
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340 Snowhill Drive, Mount Airy, NC 27030
"Colonial Care Home Inc. is an assisted living facility in Mount Airy, NC. Located 40 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, the facility is surro..."
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1294 Priddy Road, King, NC 27021
4.7
(10 reviews)
"Priddy Manor Assisted Living was very nice and new, but it was more expensive compared to the other places we toured. The rooms were nice. The residents decorated their own rooms. The staff was very nice and very informative. The dining area looked v..."
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500 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin, NC 28621
4.0
(2 reviews)
"The lady that we talked to was very nice. There was a smell, but I think that is probably normal in places like that. They seem to care for the people well, but it was kind of depressing. My husband is the one that we were going for; we were going to..."
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100 Kyle Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343
3.7
(8 reviews)
"Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville was the closest to where we live. The staff was super nice and answered all of our questions. Everything went well. We saw kind of an apartment because we were going to have both my parents in the same room an..."
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227 Landmark Drive, Stuart, VA 24171
"At The Landmark Center, the joy of life is plain to see. You can see it in the warm smiles exchanged between our residents and professional..."
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6601 Yadkinville Road, Pfafftown, NC 27040
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Vienna Village was bright and looked homey. The staff seemed friendly, and the staff per patient ratio was good. The room has a hospital bed and a nice dresser, a bird feeder outside of every window, and every room has a window. They have Bingo, diff..."
READ MORE312 Harrison St, Yadkinville, NC 27055
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Went to this facility just to search for an assisted living facility for my Grandfather. The staff I in countered were very friendly,they seemed interested in my families history, and seemed to want to help me in my search. The place could have been ..."
READ MORE711 W Atkins St, Dobson, NC 27017
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Carolina Division of Health Servic..."
READ MOREPo Box # 38, Yadkinville, NC 27055
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READ MORE2004 Wards Gap Road, Cana, VA 24317
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515 W. Kapp Street, Dobson, NC 27017
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READ MORE1135 Taylor Road, Westfield, NC 27053
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READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports assisted living rates of around $6,200 per month in Mount Airy, which runs higher than the state norm of $5,769 and the nationwide median of $5,350. Even so, local fees compare favorably to costs in Greensboro and Burlington, where respective pricing comes in near $7,250 and $8,603.Â
Mount Airy
$6,200
North Carolina
$5,769
The United States
$5,350
Greensboro
$7,250
Burlington
$8,603
Durham
$4,863
Fayetteville
$2,750
Seniors who are looking for financial aid for assisted living costs have access to aid through North Carolina Medicaid’s Personal Care Services Program. Seniors may be eligible for a Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver or the Special Assistance (SA) Program, a non-Medicaid plan that provides assisted living coverage for eligible seniors.
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 facilities in Mount Airy charge monthly rates of around $6,200. While this price runs well above the cost of home health care, which hovers near $4,576, it compares favorably to nursing home fees, which come in at about $8,593 for semi-private accommodations.Â
Home Health Care
$4,576
Assisted Living Facility
$6,200
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$8,593
Note: Since data for Mount Airy is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Winston, instead.
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In Mount Airy and surrounding Surry County, residents have access to a wide range of free services, resources and social supports. These resources, which include financial aid programs, legal assistance, benefits counseling and others, are provided by government agencies and nonprofit organizations across Surry County.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Surry County Senior Services | (336) 783-8500 | Surry County Senior Services functions as the Area Agency on Aging for Mount Airy. It offers Medicare counseling and a medication assistance program for low-income seniors who can't afford their prescriptions. Its website has information about community resources, programs for disabled seniors, caregiver support groups and financial help for low-income older adults. |
| Surry County Veterans Services | (336) 783-8820 | Mount Airy seniors who served in the military could qualify to receive disability compensation, pensions and other types of financial benefits and perks. Veterans Services helps Surry County residents learn about these benefits and apply for those they're eligible for. Agents also assist with obtaining military records and can provide free accredited representation before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. |
| Legal Aid of North Carolina | (866) 219-5262 | Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal assistance to Surry County seniors of limited financial means. Residents can call its Senior Legal Helpline to get help with future planning, including advanced directives such as estates, health care proxies and living wills. The organization also addresses complaints about long-term care facilities. Other issues it helps with include civil issues such as bankruptcy, debt collection and denial of benefits. |
| Surry County Senior Center | (336) 367-7251 | The Surry County Senior Center offers fun events and activities for residents of Mount Airy. Seniors can enjoy shopping trips, guest speakers, classes, luncheons and games. Activities include book clubs, cooking lessons, arts, crafts and dancing. |
Mount Airy-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.
Assisted Living
Jen24
5.0
Review of Twelve Oaks
My dad has lived in this facility for almost 8 years. He considers it home. It’s very clean and the staff takes great care of him. They are very dependable. My dad loves the activities...
Assisted Living
Barb
5.0
Review of RidgeCrest
My mother was in RidgeCrest. She was in independent and assisted. She was there for eight years. It was very good. The staff was very caring and they were able to keep her almost to the end of her...
Assisted Living
Jeff
4.0
Review of RidgeCrest
My mom is at RidgeCrest. The food is not the best, but it's okay. There are also mostly not much of activities for assisted living. They need more maintenance done on the building as there's a lack...
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