14 Assisted Living Communities in Cary, North Carolina

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 14 Assisted Living Communities in Cary and several in surrounding areas.

Assisted living: $5,750
Nursing home semiprivate room: $7,125
In-home care: $3,766
Adult day health services: $1,192

Assisted Living Facilities near Cary, North Carolina

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Cary

Susanne

May 7, 2021

I am/was a resident of this facilityReview of Jordan Oaks

I am staying at Jordan Oaks. They are friendly. The room is actually kind of spacious for a studio and a handicap room. I am able to access the shower and everything. The staff is really helpful and friendly. They have a chef that prepares meals and they have good variety.

Bryan

April 6, 2021

I visited this facilityReview of Brookdale MacArthur Park

I visited Brookdale MacArthur Park for my mom and it was fine. The staff was very helpful. They showed me a single room and a shared room. They have an on-site salon. They have a dining room and all different types of activities, but I didn't get to see the specific types of activities. They do activities right now. I didn't ask about visitation. I really wasn't worried about that. Obviously, it's all going to be different because of COVID anyway.

Todd

March 22, 2021

I visited this facilityReview of Brookdale MacArthur Park

I visited Brookdale MacArthur Park. I was very comfortable with the staff. They were very helpful, they spent a lot of time with me as they helped me with this decision. I sat with the sales manager, KC, for a good two hours. She gave me all the time I needed, I didn't feel rushed, and she was honest with me. I also met some of the residents, and they were very helpful. In fact, one of them -- an ex-teacher like my mother is -- offered her phone number in case my mom had any questions. It was very pleasant, I think it was a great visit. The residents all seemed very happy, and they're well taken care of. I was very happy with the place.

Ken

November 20, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Waltonwood Cary Parkway

Waltonwood Cary Parkway was very nice. The cost was a little bit more than other places though. The food was good. They had a big dining room, which was very nice. The units themselves were very nice, very clean, and modern. They have independent, assisted, and memory care units that you can move from one to the other if you needed to. The place was spick and span clean. The dining room was a good size. They had nice tablecloths, and you actually order from a menu like a sit-down restaurant. They had several choices of things that you can order for that one meal. It was nice.

July 2, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Avendelle on Maynard

My mother lived at this facility for over a year and although it is picture perfect looking, it falls short in providing a caring, dignified environment. Avendelle costs over 8K a month, yet the food, staff, and activities provided do not reflect the high-cost. - POOR FOOD AND SMALL PORTIONS Avendelle\'s model does not include professional food service instead, the low-paid staff is expected to cook on top of there other duties. This has extremely poor results, food is over-cooked, unidentifiable, and repetitious. Sandwiches are served with one slice of \'luncheon meat\' and the staff has stated that the permitted portion size when chips are served is three chips! Also on several occasions, the house ran out of milk before the end of the month. No new milk was provided until the new month\'s groceries arrive. - CONSTANT STAFF TURN-OVER We\'ve been told that Avendelle pays less than other providers...and it shows in the constant staff turn-over. There were times when managers were working multiple shifts because staff simply did not show up or quit mid-shift. Four months before Mom moved, a new director was put in place to fix the many problems - alas, we saw no improvements and unfortunately, things appeared to be getting worse! - LACK OF ACTIVITIES Avendelle\'s activity calendar is rarely followed. Residents usually set in front of the television for most of the day and they are shuffled off to bed soon after dinner ends - at 5:30. Don\'t be wooed by Avendelle Maynard\'s new home-feel and tasteful decorating - in this case, beauty is only skin deep. Note: This review covers our experience from 2018 to 2019.

J.M.

March 28, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Jordan Oaks

My visit to Jordan Oaks was a good experience, but it doesn't have what we need. It seemed okay, the rooms were small, and they offer 2 meals a day. They had a gym, swimming pool, library, and computer room. The staff seemed okay.

January 6, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Jordan Oaks

I liked the facilities at Jordan Oaks, but I just wasn't really impressed with them. When I went in, I met the lady who was going to show me around and she gave me a 10-minute tour. She sat me down with one of the residents who was a very nice lady, but she was telling me about the problems that they had there. The lady who showed me around was nice, but didn't do much of a tour. They had some apartments that looked nice and kind of opened out into a grassy area. The general cafeteria was huge, but crowded. Everybody seemed really nice though. There wasn't an awful lot in the exercise room and it was not as well-equipped as the other places. There was a beautician that came in as well. It was an older place, but it was beautiful, and it had nice amenities and decorations.

Carol

August 20, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Brookdale MacArthur Park

Brookdale MacArthur Park was very nice and if my mother had been able to afford it and has been able to make an interstate move, we would have loved to consider them. It was a little bit beyond our price range, but I really liked it. It's a very good facility and they have an excellent staff. The rooms were clean, fairly spacious, very nice, and suitable. The menu seemed good and various. They have a nice outdoor patio, sitting areas, common areas for sitting and doing activities, a TV room, and an activity room. There are places for the residents to be out and about so they don't have to stay in their room all the time. It's in a beautiful neighborhood with beautiful grounds, trees, and flowers. It's just a very well-maintained area as well as the building itself. It was very inviting.

John

June 10, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Sunrise of Cary

Sunrise of Cary was a good community. The girl who gave me the tour was the activities director. She showed me all the things they're involved with, and I think it's quite extensive and impressive. The place was nice and clean, and the rooms were OK. They had lots of community areas. My wife has an indwelling catheter but they're not too keen on that. I'd rate them highly except for the pricing.

Map of Cary, North Carolina

Assisted Living Costs in Cary

In Cary, assisted living care costs an average of $5,750 per month, according to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study. This is significantly more expensive than the national average of $4,000 per month. It’s also approximately $2,000 more per month than the North Carolina average of $3,693.

In some of North Carolina’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 Burlington ($2,800), are much more affordable.

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Cary, so data for Raleigh, the closest major city, was used.

Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart

Cary/Raleigh area

$5,750

National average

$4,000

State average

$3,693

Asheville

$4,491

Burlington

$2,800

Charlotte area

$3,803

Greensboro area

$4,883

Goldsboro

$2,750

Wilmington

$5,355

Care Cost Comparison

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

Assisted living: $5,750

Homemaker services: $3,766

Home health aide: $3,909

Adult day health: $1,192

Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $7,125

Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

Assisted living

$5,750

Homemaker services

$3,766

Home health aide

$3,909

Adult day health

$1,192

Nursing home care (semiprivate room)

$7,125

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Cary

Medicaid in North Carolina

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. North Carolina Medicaid 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’ deductibles, co-payments and premiums.

Seniors who live in Cary may be eligible for North Carolina Medicaid if they meet the program’s financial requirements. 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.

In addition 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 Medicaid Deductible program may help seniors who have high medical bills but exceed North Carolina Medicaid’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 North Carolina ePass portal. They can also fill out a paper application and mail it to their county Department of Social Services (CDSS) office 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’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 Personal Care Services program, 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.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Optional State Supplementation

Low-income seniors in Cary may be eligible to receive monthly funding from North Carolina’s Optional State Supplementation (OSS) program. 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 Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.

PACE

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) 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 cover services that seniors who live in these facilities require, including personal care, nursing care and homemaker care.

To be eligible for PACE services, 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.

Senior CommUnity Care of North Carolina is the PACE provider for Cary. For more information about PACE or 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 State and County Special Assistance program. Seniors can receive a maximum monthly benefit 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 Wake County DSS office. 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.

Assisted Living Resources in Cary

Senior Centers

Cary residents who are 55 years of age or older can visit the city’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.

Cary Senior Center
120 Maury O’Dell Pl, Cary, NC 27513
(919) 469-4081

Community Assistance Agencies

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. Triangle J Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
4307 Emperor Blvd, Ste 110, Durham NC 27703
(919) 549-0551 Durham Social Security Office
3511 Shannon Rd, Ste 200, Durham, NC 27707
(888) 759-3908

Veterans Affairs

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 four VA clinics in Raleigh. Individual and group counselling is offered through the Vet Center.

Wake County Veterans Services Office
3000 Falstaff Rd, Raleigh, 27610
(919) 212-8387

Durham VA Medical Center
508 Fulton St, Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-0411

Raleigh Vet Center
8852 Ellstree Ln, Ste 122, Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 361-6419

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Sunrise of Cary

HeartFields at Cary

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Waltonwood Cary Parkway

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Stoneridge Gracious Retirement Living

Spring Arbor of Cary

Avendelle on Maynard

LiveWell - Cary

Chatham Commons

Phoenix Assisted Care

Royal Oaks

Swift Creek Health Center at The Templeton

LiveWell at Birchwood Lake Estates

Atria Southpoint Walk

Sunrise at North Hills

Brighton Gardens of Raleigh

Sunrise of Raleigh

Brookdale Chapel Hill Assisted Living

Bright Horizon Senior Care

Falls River Village Assisted Living

Abbotswood at Stonehenge

Carolina Reserve of Durham

Reserve at Mills Farm

Oak Hill Assisted Living

Brookdale Wake Forest

Green Leaf Care Center

Cadence North Raleigh

Brookdale Durham

Gabriel Manor

Brookdale Meadowmont

The Addison

TerraBella Northridge

Cadence Garner

Cadence Wake Forest

Springdaile Assisted Living

Lynn's Care Home at Riverside

Chatham Ridge Assisted Living

The Enclave

LiveWell at Governors Club

Renaissance Care Home at Traditions

Avendelle at Lazy River

Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living

Magnolia Glen

Morningside of Raleigh

Preston Pointe LLC

Cambridge Hills Of Pittsboro

Spring Arbor of Raleigh

Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community

Croasdaile Village

Lawndale Manor

Carol Woods

Carolina Meadows

The Laurels of Forest Glenn

Absolute Care Assisted Living

Spring Arbor of Apex

Nurturing Nest Family Care Home - CLOSED

The Addison of Fuquay-Varina

Carillon Assisted Living of Raleigh

Lynn's Care Home Saybrooke

The Addison of Knightdale

The Oaks at Whitaker Glen

LiveWell at Hope Valley

LiveWell at Coker Hills

Bethesda Family Home

Calyx Living in Durham

Clayton House

The Oliver House

Chatham Ridge Assisted Living

Eno Point Assisted Living

The Stratford

Rockbridge Senior Care Home

The Covington

Wake Assisted Living

Durham Ridge Assisted Living

The Haven at Fuquay