Assisted Living Communities in Waynesville, North Carolina

In Waynesville, seniors pay $4,998 per month on average for assisted living — higher than North Carolina's statewide average of $4,010 and the national median of $4,500. It's also a pricier option than nearby cities. For instance, seniors in Winston-Salem pay about 1.5% less for care, while those in Charlotte pay about 12% less. Prices drop even further in Greensboro, where assisted living communities charge $3,800 per month, and in Hickory, which is 29.5% cheaper. 

Assisted living communities in Waynesville charge about $4,998 per month, although this rate can vary based on location, services and amenities. 

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.

Seniors in Waynesville have numerous care options to choose from, depending on their needs. While assisted living costs $4,998 per month, adult day health care is significantly cheaper at $1,083. For $4,957, residents can comfortably age in place with home care or home health care based on whether they require personal care or skilled nursing services. Meanwhile, nursing home care is the most expensive care option in Waynesville due to its enhanced service offering, costing 53.4% more than assisted living.