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Assisted living costs in Salisbury average about $4,886 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Salisbury. Our detailed directory has 37 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Brookdale Salisbury
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33 Floor plans available
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23 reviews
9.0
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They were very helpful while we transitioned our mom. This was a very hard time mentally and financially and [name removed] made it easy for us as daughters. We feel this is a great step for our mom and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Building Your Best LifeThere is a world of options for senior living, and often they all feel the same. That’s not the case with our community, which offers the best in assisted living for seniors in Salisbury, North Carolina. Our beautiful campus is conveniently located near restaurants,...
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The staff seems to be very helpful and eager to please. They tend to be very upbeat as well. They are also responsive to complaints or most requests for changes. Food needs to be served hot.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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The food could have been better, it was plain and there were not many options, but this was over a year ago they could have improved. There was a nurse there that was really good. We chose this facility due...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Meadows of Rockwell is a warm, welcoming assisted living community with small-town charm in Rowan County, NC, just minutes away from Salisbury. Our residents enjoy private or companion rooms, each with private baths, in-room climate controls, cable TV, and more. We offer a full activities...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Angels at Heart Assisted Living is committed to providing high quality, residents centered and affordable care to our residents to assist them to lead dignified and independent lives in the comfort and safety of facility. Their individual needs are carefully assessed, understood and met through...
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Cost of assisted living in Salisbury, NC

The average cost of senior living in Salisbury is $4,886 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Statesville, NC with an average of $4,196 per month.

Assisted living costs in Salisbury, NC, vs. nearby cities

Salisbury, NC
$4,886/mo
$4,807/mo

Assisted living costs in Salisbury, NC, vs. state and national averages

Salisbury, NC
$4,886/mo
U.S. national average
$4,835/mo

Assisted living costs in Salisbury, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,886/mo
$5,507/mo

Assisted living costs in Salisbury, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,873/mo
Studio
$4,655/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,840/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,650/mo

Senior living costs in Salisbury vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Salisbury, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSalisbury, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,886/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,507/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$3,513/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Salisbury, NC:$4,886/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Salisbury, NC:$5,507/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Salisbury, NC:$3,513/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Salisbury, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Salisbury and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Salisbury, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Salisbury have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Salisbury, NC$4,399/mo$3,920/mo+12.2%
North Carolina$5,100/mo$4,858/mo+5.0%
National$5,091/mo$4,794/mo+6.2%
Salisbury, NC
2024 average cost:$4,399/mo
2023 average cost:$3,920/mo
Percent change:+12.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,100/mo
2023 average cost:$4,858/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,091/mo
2023 average cost:$4,794/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Salisbury, NC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Salisbury.

What families are saying about assisted living in Salisbury

Recent reviews for assisted living in Salisbury

Somerset Court of Mocksville

5.0
They really do an excellent job. They deal really well with both the residents and their families. They are very patient and understanding and go out of their way to help out in any way they can. I highly recommend Somerset Court of Mocksville to anyone else who needs a place for their ...
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Best of Care Assisted Living in Kannapolis, NC

5.0
Best of Care Assisted Living has been a great place. I've felt that the care there has been better than any place that my loved one has been thus far in the Salisbury area. It's actually in Kannapolis. It's a smaller, family owned establishment. The owner even helps out when needed and even ...
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Summit Place of Mooresville

4.1
I feel staff is kind and attentive to my cousin. we feel as though he is safe and well cared for at Summit Disappointing that it took several months to procure a replacement van when the present one was beyond repair and expense for new van was inevitable. Hopefully new one will be ...
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Salisbury assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salisbury assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salisbury, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Salisbury assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Salisbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Salisbury, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Salisbury assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Salisbury Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Salisbury, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salisbury assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Salisbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salisbury, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Salisbury assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Salisbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salisbury, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salisbury assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Salisbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salisbury, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
50%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Salisbury

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Salisbury protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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