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Assisted Living Communities in Wake Forest, North Carolina

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.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Wake Forest, NC and Nearby Cities

The 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

Paying for Assisted Living in Wake Forest, NC

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wake Forest

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Wake Forest, NC

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Wake Forest

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

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Wake County Senior and Adult Services(919) 855-3400Wake 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) 872-7933RFS 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) 310-9777The 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) 549-0551Triangle 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) 554-4111The 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wake Forest

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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Sue

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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...

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Herman

I visited this facility

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...

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rdgray

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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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