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In Cary, assisted living care costs an average of $5,750 per month, according to <a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Genworth&rsquo;s 2018 Cost of Care</a> study. This is significantly more expensive than the national average of $4,000 per month. It&rsquo;s also approximately $2,000 more per month than the North Carolina average of $3,693.

In some of North Carolina&rsquo;s major metropolitan areas, such as Wilmington ($5,355), assisted living care is almost as expensive as it is in Cary. Other areas, such as Goldsboro ($2,750) and&nbsp;Burlington ($2,800), are much more affordable.

Note: Senior care cost data wasn&rsquo;t available for Cary, so data for Raleigh, the closest major city, was used.

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A major factor influencing the cost of senior care in Cary is the type of care that a senior needs. At $1,192 per month, adult day health care is approximately one-fifth the cost of assisted living care. Homemaker services and home health aides are also significantly less expensive than assisted living care. However, seniors may incur other costs if they decide to stay at home, such as rent, home maintenance and utilities, which are usually included in the price of assisted living care. The most expensive type of care in Cary, nursing home care, costs nearly $1,400 more per month than assisted living care. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart 
<li>Assisted living: $5,750</li>
<li>Homemaker services: $3,766</li>
<li>Home health aide: $3,909</li>
<li>Adult day health: $1,192</li>
<li>Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $7,125</li>

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Cary

Optional State Supplementation 
 
Low-income seniors in Cary may be eligible to receive monthly funding from North Carolina&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssi_st_asst/2011/nc.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optional State Supplementation (OSS) program</a>. This program provides an additional monthly benefit to seniors who live in adult care homes and receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. Single seniors can receive a maximum monthly benefit of $554 from this program, while couples are treated as individuals and each may receive the maximum benefit amount. This includes a personal needs allowance of $46 per month, which seniors can use to purchase clothing or other personal items. 
 
Seniors who are SSI eligible and live in a licensed assisted living facility may qualify for this benefit. To learn more about this benefit, seniors can visit their local Social Security office or call the <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/phone.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Social Security Administration</a> at (800) 772-1213. 
 
PACE 
 
The <a href="https://seniorcommunitycarenc.org/services/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE</a>) provides support to eligible seniors in the Cary area. This program does not pay for room and board costs in assisted living facilities, but it may <a href="https://seniorcommunitycarenc.org/services/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cover services</a> that seniors who live in these facilities require, including personal care, nursing care and homemaker care. 
 
To be <a href="https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/providers/programs-services/long-term-care/program-of-all-inclusive-care-for-the-elderly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eligible for PACE services</a>, seniors must be 55 years of age or older. They must need the level of care that is provided in nursing homes but be able to safely live in an assisted living facility or elsewhere in the community. Seniors also must be enrolled in Medicaid and/or Medicare or have the ability to privately pay for their services. 
 
<a href="https://seniorcommunitycarenc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Senior CommUnity Care of North Carolina</a> is the PACE provider for Cary. For more information about PACE or&nbsp;to apply for services, call (919) 425-3000. 
 
State and County Special Assistance 
 
Low-income seniors may be eligible to receive cash supplementation from the <a href="https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/adult-services/state-county-special-assistance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">State and County Special Assistance program</a>. Seniors can receive a <a href="https://files.nc.gov/ncdhhs/documents/files/SA%20Program%20Brochure%2011.17.16.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">maximum monthly benefit</a> of $1,228 from this program. The monthly benefit includes a personal needs allowance of $46, which seniors can use to purchase essentials. 
 
To be eligible for this program, seniors must be 65 years of age or older and live in an approved assisted living facility. Seniors can apply in person at the <a href="http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/social/Pages/default.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wake County DSS office</a>. Seniors who are not able to apply in person can send another person to apply for them. For more information about this program, seniors can call the Wake County DSS office at (919) 212-7000.

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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $5,750 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 1 Assisted Living Community in Cary and several in surrounding areas. <ul><li>Assisted living: $5,750</li><li>Nursing home semiprivate room: $7,125</li><li>In-home care: $3,766</li><li>Adult day health services: $1,192</li></ul>

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Medicaid is a government-sponsored health insurance program that provides health care coverage for eligible low-income Americans. Elderly adults, pregnant women, children, people with disabilities and other groups may be eligible for Medicaid coverage. <a href="https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/medicaid/get-started/apply-medicaid-or-health-choice/medicaid-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">North Carolina Medicaid</a> covers an assortment of medically necessary services, such as doctor visits, hospital visits, outpatient therapy, nursing home care and home health services. It may also cover Medicare recipients&rsquo; deductibles, co-payments and premiums. 
 
Seniors who live in Cary may be eligible for North Carolina Medicaid if they meet the program&rsquo;s <a href="https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/medicaid/get-started/learn-if-you-are-eligible-medicaid-or-health-choice/medicaid-income-and" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">financial requirements</a>. The monthly Medicaid income limit is $1,012 for a single senior and $1,372 for a couple. Resources, which include cash, retirement accounts and stocks, are limited to $2,000 for single seniors and $3,000 for couples.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/medicaid/get-started/eligibility-medicaid-or-health-choice" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">In addition</a> to these financial requirements, seniors must either be U.S. citizens or have proof of immigration status and they must provide proof of residency. Seniors must also have a Social Security number or have applied for one. 
 
The <a href="https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/medicaid/get-started/eligibility-for-medicaid-or-health-choice/medicaid-deductible" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Medicaid Deductible</a> program may help seniors who have high medical bills but exceed North Carolina Medicaid&rsquo;s income and resource limits. Seniors who are accepted into this program spend their own money on medical bills until they reach their predetermined deductible. Once seniors meet this deductible, Medicaid coverage kicks in. 
 
In North Carolina, there are three ways to apply for Medicaid. Seniors can apply online through the <a href="https://epass.nc.gov/CitizenPortal/application.do" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">North Carolina ePass portal</a>. They can also fill out a paper application and mail it to their county <a href="https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/wake-county-division-human-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Department of Social Services (CDSS) office</a>&nbsp;or visit this office to apply in person. The address is: 
 
Wake County Division of Human Services 
220 Swinburne St 
P.O. Box 46833 
Raleigh, NC 27620 
 
Seniors who aren&rsquo;t able to apply through any of these three methods can call the Wake County DSS at (919) 212-7000 to receive further assistance. 
 
Personal Care Services Program 
 
Seniors may be eligible to receive support from the <a href="https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/providers/programs-services/long-term-care/personal-care-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Personal Care Services program</a>, a Medicaid waiver. This program does not pay for room-and-board costs in assisted living facilities. However, it provides personal support services to seniors who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs). ADLs include bathing, dressing, eating, mobility and toileting. 
 
To qualify for assistance through this program, seniors must have a disability or medical condition. They must also need at least limited hands-on assistance with three ADLs. Seniors who need help with two ADLs may qualify if they need extensive or full assistance with one. Eligibility for this program is determined based on an independent medical assessment. Since this program is an entitlement, anyone who is eligible can receive services. 
 
For more information about Medicaid, seniors can call the North Carolina Medicaid Division of Health Benefits at (919) 855-4100.

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Seniors can visit one of the community assistance agencies in the Cary area to receive information and support. The local AAA connects seniors with resources and support programs. Seniors can visit the Social Security office for assistance with Social Security benefits.

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Cary residents who are 55 years of age or older can visit the city&rsquo;s senior center for socialization and enrichment opportunities. The center offers clubs, fitness classes, volunteer opportunities, events and other activities for seniors. Seniors can also rent the center for their own private events.

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There are several Veterans Affairs resources located in the Cary area. Seniors can visit the Veterans Services office for assistance with VA benefits. Eligible veterans who require medical assistance can visit the VA hospital in nearby Durham or any of the <a href="https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?STATE=NC&amp;dnum=ALL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">four VA clinics</a> in Raleigh. Individual and group counselling is offered through the Vet Center.

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Brookdale MacArthur Park provides our residents with lifestyles, housing, and services in comfortable surroundings combined with exceptional amenities, programs, and care. Through Brookdale's signature Personalized Assisted Living we customize our care offerings for the individual. This allows each assisted living and Alzheimer's care resident the freedom and opportunity to make choices that will ease their lifestyle transitions. Residents enjoy life with the support they need, coupled with the proper lifestyle and care accommodations as their needs change.

We promise Respect for Individual Preferences and offer personalized care needs in an atmosphere that encourages each resident to live in health and longevity. Our residents enjoy life with the support they need, coupled with the appropriate assisted living and Alzheimer's care accommodations as those needs change.

Our community is dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents every day with signature services for those who value their freedom and independence, but desire or need services providing them with the highest level of quality, care, and value.

Our Clare Bridge Place program serves those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Each day, we promise to work to deliver Daily Moments of Success for each resident. The Clare Bridge Daily Path provides structure and activities each day designed to meet specific needs of those with dementia, while the Clare Bridge Dining Program, designed by a gerontologist and registered dietitian, helps residents in need of Alzheimer's care retain the ability to enjoy and master the daily dining experience. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/reports.htm">North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Licensed Facilities</a>

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At The Reserve at Mills Farm, were redefining senior living. 
Our innovative approach connects individuals with people, places, and activities that bring purpose and meaning to life. Residents enjoy high-quality care in a top-notch living environment.

The Reserve at Mills Farm combines carefree living with concierge support and assistance. Personalized living plans ensure each resident receives just the amount of support necessary to maximize independence and well-being.

Residents thrive in our family-like community. 
Compassionate care professionals, friendly community spaces, and a welcoming environment make The Reserve at Mills Farm a place youll love calling home.
Experience more than you ever thought possibleevery dayat The Reserve at Mills Farm.

The Reserve at Mills Farm offers older adults a lifestyle and support system designed to help them enjoy their best lives. We encourage residents to pursue their favorite hobbies while learning and exploring new ones. Our wide variety of life-enriching activities means there is something for everyone to enjoy each day.

We maintain The Reserve at Mills Farm to the highest standards. 
Our apartment-style suites feature updated amenities that make residents feel right at home. We offer organized events, delicious meals, and various activities that allow residents to spend their days as they wish. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/reports.htm">North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Licensed Facilities</a>

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Sunrise of Cary, located in a suburb of Raleigh near North Carolina’s Research Triangle, is a safe and secure senior community providing assisted living, Alzheimer’s and short-term care. Just minutes from a range of services, restaurants and prime shopping opportunities, our inviting community offers beautifully appointed living spaces, delicious meals, engaging activities and personalized assistance.

As a part of Sunrise Senior Living, which is one of the world’s most experienced providers of senior living services, Sunrise of Cary and its professional, highly trained staff compassionately care for seniors of all needs.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

Throughout our community, residents experience familiar living rooms and relaxing lounges, where they can play a hand of cards, stroll about the courtyard, or find a quiet, cozy corner to enjoy a favorite book.

Our gracious residential suites include wall-to-wall carpeting, full baths with step-in tub/shower, emergency call systems and plenty of closet space. All meals are served in our elegant dining room, and a private dining room is available for special events, entertaining or visiting family and friends.

Active residents of Sunrise of Cary enjoy a wide variety of social, cultural and recreational programs, ranging from on-site activities like book groups, baking classes and fitness lectures at the wellness center to outings and shopping excursions

<h2>Available Services</h2>

With caring and devoted personal caregivers and services, we ensure that residents feel at home. Personal assistance is available around the clock to help with daily tasks including bathing, dressing, mobility, eating and medication reminders.

We offer care for residents living with memory impairments at all stages through our special program called Terrace Club. This program is designed for seniors with early-stage memory loss who need more structure during the day, but can manage most daily living activities independently.

At Sunrise of Cary, we understand, respect and honor the unique and changing needs of our senior residents.

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Spring Arbor of Apex is located on Spring Arbor Court in Apex, North Carolina. It’s convenient to Highway 55 and just a short distance from the post office and Apex Jaycee Park. Residents’ family members remark positively on Spring Arbor's staff-to-resident ratio and the facility’s cleanliness. They also praise the food quality and dining area atmosphere. Residents appreciate the range of activities offered, which include social outings, concerts and volunteer opportunities. Residents can also pursue leisure activities on-site, as this facility has a porch with rocking chairs, walking path, sunroom and library.

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