Rocky Mount sits about 45 miles east of Raleigh and houses 9 assisted living communities, providing access to diverse amenities and lifestyle options for prospective residents. In 2024, these facilities set monthly fees of around $6,335. By comparison, the state median runs several hundred dollars lower at $5,769.
In this guide, we include 62 reviews reviews to offer a variety of perspectives on the quality of assisted living in Rocky Mount. In general, reviewers provide a quality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Wilson, NC 27893
2.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister was there about 8years in the Alziheimers unit. There were times I had to ask at the desk for some one to clean the bathroom, feces on toilet, clean sticky room floor from spills. My sister was left unatted by a worker named Jasmine, and sh..."
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385 Leonard Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549
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READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living rates in Rocky Mount near $6,335 per month, which outpaces North Carolina’s norm of $5,769. Local rates compare favorably to fees in Burlington and Goldsboro, where seniors pay around $8,603 and $7,429, respectively. However, seniors may find more affordable care in Durham, where facilities charge approximately $4,863.Â
Rocky Mount
$6,335
North Carolina
$5,769
United States
$5,350
Burlington
$8,603
Goldsboro
$7,429
Raleigh
$6,224
Durham
$4,863
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, seniors will pay an average of $4,270 a month for assisted living in Rocky Mount. That’s almost $500 more a month than the state average of $3,800. However, it’s $30 a month less expensive than the national average of $4,300.
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 costs in the Rocky Mount region hover near $6,335 per month, putting rates at the higher end of local long-term care costs. By contrast, in-home care agencies charge around $2,479 for full-time services, and seniors who attend adult day health care pay about $1,354. However, nursing home residents pay roughly $1,000 more for skilled medical care in semi-private accommodations.Â
In-Home Care
$2,479
Adult Day Health Care
$1,354
Assisted Living Facility
$6,335
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,300
Numerous resources exist for seniors in Rocky Mount, regardless of their income. Some of these resources will protect them from abuse when living in an assisted living facility. At the same time, other seniors will find help reducing costs associated with staying in long-term care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (919) 855-3400 | Long-term care ombudsmen in Nash County investigate complaints of abuse made by seniors or caregivers about long-term care facilities. Once the ombudsmen complete their investigations, they work with the senior and the facility to resolve the issue. Long-term care ombudsmen can also help seniors find an appropriate assisted living facility. |
| North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) | (844) 624-8387 | Veterans and their dependents work with the DMVA to find benefits on the local, state or federal level. The DMVA also offers housing assistance, including providing four veterans homes for senior vets who need assisted living. Even if there are no openings in the state facilities, the DMVA will help seniors find a place in other assisted living facilities. |
| North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services | (800) 662-7030 | The department's mission is to provide seniors in North Carolina with information about long-term care and other helpful resources. The department can provide financial assistance to help low-income seniors pay for room and board in long-term care societies. The division also coordinates the various Area Agencies on Aging located throughout North Carolina. |
| Senior Services Nash County | (252) 459-7681 | Senior Services in Nash County provide numerous resources for older adults living in the area. These resources include transportation, caregiver services (including respite vouchers when funds are available), support groups, senior centers and at-home and congregant nutrition services. |
| The Rocky Mount Senior Center | (252) 972-1152 | Seniors aged 50 and older who live in Rocky Mount can join the Rocky Mount Senior Center. The center's fitness classes are free, including water aerobics and line dancing. There is also an indoor pool, a gymnasium, a multipurpose room with a kitchen, a library and a game room. Seniors will also find a computer lab equipped with eight computers and staff to help them learn how to use them. |
Rocky Mount-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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Joyce
5.0
Review of Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount
My aunt moved to Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount. It's a wonderful community. The staff is excellent. When I walked in the door, I felt love and peace if I spoke to anyone and they were caring towards...
Assisted Living
Beverly
4.0
Review of The Landings of Rocky Mount Mills
My mother was at The Landings of Rocky Mount Mills up until three weeks ago. She's not there anymore. The place was wonderful. What I liked best about the community is it's very clean and they have...
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Carolyn
4.0
Review of Navion of Rocky Mount
I liked them. The staff that I met was friendly and caring. I liked the way that when they come around, they give the residents their private time. They were good team members. I also liked that...
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