Situated in northeast-central North Carolina, Wake Forest sits where the Atlantic Coastal Plain and North American Piedmont regions meet. Seniors considering assisted living in this region have 114 facilities to choose from, and in 2024, these communities charge around $6,224 per month. This exceeds the national norm by about $900 and the state’s baseline by approximately $450.
Our guide includes 743 reviews testimonials from local assisted living residents, who give facilities an average satisfaction rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
114 Results
725 Hanson Road, Durham, NC 27713
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother moved to Changing Places Family Care Home of Durham. It's a home that's being renovated, so they're not done with that yet, but the food is excellent and the actual care is very good. They're very attentive. They transport them to medical ..."
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221 Brightmore Dr, Cary, NC 27518
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Swift Creek Health Center at The Templeton is very friendly. They have a lot of activities for the elders. The options of the meals available are very good, too. My mom was actually in there for about six months. She enjoyed the care that she receive..."
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1101 Hartwell Street, Garner, NC 27529
3.9
(11 reviews)
"The place is very lovely and the staff is so wonderful to my 72 year old Mom. My Mom had said that, the food wasn't all that great but the people are very caring. ..."
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600 Newton Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
3.8
(17 reviews)
"I was really impressed by TerraBella Northridge's assisted living. It was clean, and the staff was friendly. I also like the amount of security that they had. The rooms were fine. Some residents were doing activities when I was there early in the mor..."
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4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606
3.7
(8 reviews)
"Carillon was clean and nice. The staff was very friendly. I would choose it for somebody who needed assisted living. The rooms are small, but that's not really a concern, though it was much smaller than what my mom has now. They seemed to have very g..."
READ MORE145 Dairy Road, Clayton, NC 27520
3.6
(6 reviews)
"My brother was at Clayton House. I like the care. They seemed to monitor everything he needed. The staffers did very well. There was one young man, and he was always there, almost like a family member. My brother never complained about the food. It w..."
READ MORE2800 Kidd Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
3.6
(5 reviews)
"We visited Wake Assisted Living, and they were amazing. Right now, it's at the top of our list. They spent an hour with us, we talked and met the residents. People are well cared for and very happy. It was nice and beautiful. They held 58 people, and..."
READ MORE4230 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591
3.5
(4 reviews)
"The facility is older, however, more importantly it is well maintained & clean. The staff are kind & patient. This is a family oriented environment. ..."
READ MORE5600 N Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 27712
3.4
(5 reviews)
"Eno Pointe Assisted Living is WONDERFUL! The staff works hard to make sure all of the residents are well taken care of all day long. Ask for Sandra! She is full of life and will show you around. Her enthusiasm is of the greatest respect and admiratio..."
READ MORE1205 West Gannon Avenue, Zebulon, NC 27597
3.0
(7 reviews)
"I am very happy with Coventry House of Zebulon. My mom has been there for 6 months now. And the care is very good. The staff has been great to work with and treat the patients well. The rooms are checked on daily for cleanliness. And if you ar..."
READ MORE3420 Holloway St, Durham, NC 27703
3.0
(3 reviews)
"So far I haven't seen nothing wrong. We put dad there about a month ago and we are very happy so far. The staff seems to be caring and I like this place. ..."
READ MORE200 Coventry Drive, Oxford, NC 27565
3.0
(3 reviews)
"Mom is at Granville House. I like it. It's a nice place and it's all friendly. It's like a family environment. Mom likes it a lot, too. I like that they have church services and stuff where she can go and have activities. They interact with them very..."
READ MORE201 West High Street, Cary, NC 27513
2.7
(4 reviews)
"My mom is at this care center. While it is not the most plush place, I find that they do a good job taking care of residents. I feel confident that my mother is safe and in a clean environment. And at a time when other places were not willing to ta..."
READ MORE4510 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
2.7
(8 reviews)
"My mother-in-law has lived in the Covington for three years. She loves it. The people who work there are kind, patient, and work hard. Every time we have visited it has been a good experience. She is living in the memory care now and is happy. ..."
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809 W. Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27511
2.6
(6 reviews)
"Chatham Common was where my mother was for the last month before she passed away. It was nice, and the people, in the short time that my mother was there, they seemed they were very good too. The rooms were not physically as nice as the one she had s..."
READ MORE5010 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27713
2.3
(3 reviews)
"We put my aunt in Camellia Gardens. She’s in a shared room, so she has a roommate, but it's a nice sizable room with a full bath and a nice-sized closet. When I went, the staff was very responsive, very helpful, and very nice. They took all the time ..."
READ MOREPo Box # 771, Apex, NC 27502
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Carolina Division of Health Servic..."
READ MORE107 Edingburgh S, Cary, NC 27511
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7029 San Juan Hill Court, Raleigh, NC 27610
"Wrenette’s Place it’s a beautiful, warm, and friendly multi-room home where each person is treated with respect, dignity, and care. It's a h..."
READ MORE312 Lynch Street, Apex, NC 27502
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READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts monthly assisted living costs in Wake Forest at around $6,224, which exceeds the state norm by about $450. While Durham offers lower fees of approximately $4,863, care costs in other nearby cities exceed local rates. For example, seniors in Goldsboro pay roughly $7,492, and facilities in Burlington charge about $8,603.
Wake Forest
$6,224
North Carolina
$5,769
The United States
$5,350
Durham
$4,863
Burlington
$8,603
Rocky Mount
$6,335
Goldsboro
$7,492
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 Wake Forest fall near $6,224 per month, making this a moderately priced option compared to other senior care types. Seniors who attend adult day health care pay considerably lower rates of around $1,820, but home-based solutions have comparable fees to assisted living. For example, agencies charge about $5,243 monthly for in-home care and approximately $6,673 for home health care. However, nursing home costs run higher at roughly $8,943.
In-Home Care
$5,243
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$1,820
Assisted Living Facility
$6,224
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,943
Note: Since data for Wake Forest is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Raleigh, instead.
Seniors looking for support services, social activities and other senior services benefit from several free resources provided in Wake Forest and throughout the county and state. Government entities and nonprofit organizations offer an array of services to seniors to help them remain independent and healthy
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County Senior and Adult Services | (919) 855-3400 | Wake County Senior and Adult Services helps seniors maximize their safety, health and self-sufficiency, so they can maintain the highest quality of life in adult and family care homes. This program includes adult protective services, guardianship services, a special assistance in-home program, adult and community services and funding for unmet health and safety needs. |
| Resources for Seniors, Inc. | (919) 872-7933 | RFS serves older adults and adults with disabilities throughout Wake County to help them maximize their safety, independence and overall well-being. It provides information and referral services and assists with in-home care, senior centers, adult day services, home repair, transportation and more. |
| Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 310-9777 | The Office of the State LTC Ombudsman and 16 Offices of the Regional LTC Ombudsman assist residents of long-term care facilities in exercising their rights and attempt to resolve problems between residents and facilities. They also answer questions and offer guidance on the LTC system. |
| Triangle J Area Agency on Aging | (919) 549-0551 | Triangle J Area Agency on Aging serves several counties, including Wake, Durham, Chatham, Lee, Johnston, Orange and Moore. Its Aging Well Program provides various senior services, including multi-purpose senior centers, transportation and mobility assistance, dining programs, health-promotion classes, employment programs and volunteer opportunities. |
| Northern Wake Senior Center | (919) 554-4111 | The Northern Wake Senior Center offers various programs to seniors aged 55 and older. The Center offers several social events each month, educational programs and free blood pressure checks and medication management classes. It also provides a full schedule of recreational activities, including ballroom and line dancing, aerobics, painting, wood carving and craft making. |
Wake forest-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
Sue
5.0
Review of Cadence Wake Forest
My mother-in-law is at Cadence Wake Forest. They are very caring, considerate, and private. They have been excellent at taking care of my mother-in-law. They have southern cooking, which is what my...
Assisted Living
Herman
5.0
Review of Brookdale Wake Forest
Brookdale Wake Forest had better outdoor space than the other place I visited. The interior was more open, and not much difference in the floor plans of other places. The staff made us feel...
Assisted Living
rdgray
1.0
Review of Brookdale Wake Forest
Glenda was the worst staff member I have ever interacted with while visiting my grandmother at Brookdale. Her attitude was rude and dismissive while I was trying to ask a simple question about my...
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