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Wake County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 125 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wake County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wake County is about $4,547, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 2158 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Fearrington Village, Griffins Crossroads and Seaforth.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Wake County, NC

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Photo of Carolina Reserve of Durham
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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55 reviews
9.2
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I found Carolina Reserve to be bright, the walls are a warm color with white trim throughout, this highlights both cleanliness and care. The air smells clean everywhere. The staff is not only courteous and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
A new home but in old fashioned comfort. Carolina Reserve of Durham is an assisted living community that nurtures independence through the provision of 24 hour assistance to our residents including medication administration, 3 meals per day and snacks daily, personal laundry, exercise program,...
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I'm rating this place 4 stars based on the staff alone. From day one, everyone was so nice, understanding and showed a great deal of professionalism. The building is very dated but they do a decent job at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Helping Hands Assisted Living Facility we are devoted to helping our residents lead active and happy lives. Schedule a tour with us today to learn more!
Photo of Brookdale Smithfield
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11 Floor plan available
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8.9
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Our mom likes most of the food. Can't please everyone. When it comes to activities I wish they had a leg strength and balance program. We haven't had time to compare the value. Ouch! 8. Haven't had time to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Life feels easy at our verdant community in Smithfield, North Carolina. Take a stroll along our lushly landscaped walking paths, or rock gently in one of the traditionally-styled chairs that line our front porch. We’ve designed our Brookdale Smithfield campus to be comfortable and yet have...
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Photo of Brookdale Durham
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22 Floor plans available
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I would rate all a 5 except for 4, 6 and 7. I have not had a direct experience with those but my husband visit his brother every day,and had had absolutely no issues with them. In fact, he make a point to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At our exclusive senior living community in Durham, N.C., which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, you can be your best possible self in an environment of luxury, beauty and sophistication. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving...
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Overall very good experience. Most of the Resident facing staff (med techs and aides) are fantastic. Room size is spacious for a single person. Memory care director is very friendly and responsive to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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're excited to be bringing the best in assisted living and memory care to the Triangle. Chatham Ridge Assisted Living will be located in Polks Village in southern Chapel Hill, just south of the Orange County/Chatham County line. We anticipate opening in December of 2014. What can you expect...
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Photo of Eagles Pointe
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I want to give thanks to the staff at Eagles Pointe. I placed my grandma there a few months ago and she loves the staff there. They spoil her with personal one on one time while doing her nails, taking her...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Now Open in Goldsboro!A pleasant room, a hot, fresh meal, a game night with new friends - Eagles Pointe in Goldsboro, NC combines all the comforts of home with the health and personal care needed to live fully and comfortably.Our staff is dedicated to providing a safe, warm, engaging environment...
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Photo of Spring Arbor of Wilson
88 Photos available
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This facility has been a blessing for my older brother with intellectual disabilities. He is very social, and now he always has people to talk to. When he lived with me and my husband, his "light" was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of Brookdale Meadowmont
11 Photo available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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The staff have been wonderful to my mother and maintained great communication with us. They clearly care for her well-being which is evident in conversations and updates. This was a difficult transition to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At our senior living community in Chapel Hill, N.C., which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, you can be your best possible self. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving  assistance for bathing, dressing and medications....
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Photo of TerraBella Durham
44 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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Would generally recommend to others in the context of available alternatives. The aides and support staff I would give a higher rating than the administrative staff. The Special Events/Activities Director I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
TerraBella Northridge is proud to serve residents who are looking for senior living in Durham, NC. We welcome you to schedule a tour of our modern community and discover all the amenities our residents can access, which include a multifunctional activities room, a community garden and private...
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Photo of Brookdale Chapel Hill
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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Brookdale has taken very good care of my mother. Staff is respectful and kind. It can take a little while to answer call bells but understand they are taking care of many residents with staffing constraints....
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.
Enjoy luxurious senior living in our assisted living community, conveniently located near local shopping, dining, banking and medical facilities in a quiet residential neighborhood in Chapel Hill, N.C. You’ll live comfortably and graciously in our spacious, private apartments and charming,...
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Photo of Green Leaf Care Center
88 Photos available
8.0
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My mother is still at Greenleaf and she's doing OK. She would rather be home with family, but there's no one to give her the cash she needs. Green leaf is the best place for and they have a lot of things...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Green Leaf Care Center Green Leaf Care Center is an assisted living community located in Lillington, NC. The city of Lillington is located in Harnett County and home to about 3,000 people. Lillington is a small town where residents can do their local shopping, run errands, go to the theater, or...
Photo of Autumn Home Care of Johnston County
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She has only been there about 2 1/2 months. She seems happy there. Of course some personalities are better than others at times but she is treated well by all. Good communication with staff and management....
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Autumn Home Care of Johnston County is an assisted living community located in Selma, North Carolina. If you are looking for a comfortable and supportive environment to call home, then look no further than Autumn Home Care of Johnston County. Originally a railroad town, Selma has grown into an...
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Photo of Adorable Senior Living
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I moved my mom to Adorable Senior Living after she sustained a terrible fall at another facility. The ladies at Adorable were nothing but kind and caring. They showed compassion for the resident 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.
Adorable Senior Living is a 17 bed Assisted Living facility located in Hillsborough NC. We have been at location for more than 50 years with new ownership in the last 4 years. Our staff members have over 25 years combined in senior care.We are located near historic district in downtown...
Photo of Mebane Ridge
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My husband & I are very impressed with this facility. Mom loves it, no regrets or desire to go back to her house. She says to us 'don't come up here today, I'm busy. I'm gong to bed, hair appointment in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Mebane Ridge Assisted Living is located in the city of Mebane, North Carolina, a part of Orange and Alamance Counties. This community offers seniors a caring place to live, giving them the support that they need on a regular basis. Mebane provides residents and guests with attractions and things...
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Photo of Golden Years 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 Golden Years Assisted Living community is located in the gorgeous area of Burlington, NC. If you are in the market for an area that has a small town charm, then Burlington, NC may be just right for you. There are a number of parks and other recreation areas that will allow a senior to get out...
Photo of Seasons at Southpoint
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff are very nice and they do a lot of activities for the residents there. Yes, we would recommend Seasons at Southpoint to other families
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Seasons at Southpoint, recently acquired by Five Star Senior Living, opened in July, 2008 as the Triangle's newest memory care community. Our community is specifically designed to meet the needs of our residents. Seasons accomodates residents not only with Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia, but...
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I am very pleased with the staff at Toney Rest Home. This is an Adult Rest Home in Oxford just 45 minutes outside of Raleigh, where your loved ones are provided safety, personal care, care coordination,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of Gabriel Manor
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We chose Gabriel Manor because I knew somebody that placed a relative there and they were very happy with it, also the location was about 15-20 minutes from my house. I have longtime healthcare. I've lost...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Gabriel Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care community opened in 2013 as Clayton, NC's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Saber Health Care Group is our parent company located in Ohio. Gabriel Manor is located between the "Cleveland" community and the town of Clayton off Highway...
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Overall good in all areas. The custodian is very conscientious to cleaning floors and bathroom. They are undoubtedly understaffed, but for the monthly cost of keeping my brother there, it is reasonable. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Sanford Senior Living and Sanford Manor we recognize that having a resource for comfortable living coupled with care is important. We have 24/7 care staff on site and prepare and serve homestyle meals 3 times daily in the community. Activities, laundry, housekeeping and maintenance also...
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Photo of Wake Assisted Living Memory Care
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The Wake Assisted Living Facility Director, Care Coordinator, & Med Techs are all always on top of things. They are a good team and delegate tasks the remaining staff in a productive and efficient way....
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Wake Assisted Living Memory Care is a memory care community located in Raleigh, NC in Wake County. Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and is known as the City of Oaks. It's a vibrant but charming town in the heart of the south. To the southwest of Raleigh is the Uwharrie National Forest,...
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Photo of Brookdale MacArthur Park
2020 Photos available
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Very friendly admin staff. Remembers all our names. Apartment is very small. Food is very good. A nice variety. Care seems good so far. Occasionally my mom has to wait a bit long or try several times before...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our community, located in Cary, N.C., is nestled away in a peaceful, residential area near the Research Triangle, just a short drive from the thriving metro areas of Raleigh and Durham. We offer two levels of care so that should your needs change over time and you require memory care, you have...
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Photo of Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care
88 Photos available
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The community has a dedicated Memory Care building, which provides a comfortable and focused environment for residents. The staff are kind, friendly, upbeat, and always helpful, showing genuine attentiveness...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Our community, a dedicated memory care community located in a quiet residential Chapel Hill, N.C., neighborhood, offers premium care services to seniors with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our innovative care program includes a gentle structure to each day that includes mental and...
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Meeting with [name removed], the intake person was stress-free, comfortable, and certainly eased my anxiety about the situation. My mom loves her new home, her roommate and her are bff's. The staff is very...
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.
Meadowview assisted living community can be found in, Smithfield, North Carolina, a tiny town counting approximately 13,000 inhabitants. Small as the town might be, there's no shortage of cultural places. Smithfield is home to Johnston Health, the Ava Gardner Museum, part of the UNC System and a...
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Some context for my comments: my mother moved in on [date removed]. On 5/5 she was hospitalized, then moved to hospice where she passed away on [date removed]. She was only at Brookdale just over a week. The...
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.
Our community, set on 3 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet residential area of Goldsboro, N.C.,  offers premium assisted living services for seniors.We offer a holistic approach to care that provides a true sense of purpose as we meet emotional, mental, physical and...
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The staff was great. For the short time that Dad was there, they made him feel like he was Home. Cleanliness was the best out of every facility I have ever been in. The place was always buzzing with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
A beautiful privately and locally owned community located in historical Pittsboro, North Carolina. We offer a comprehensive approach to senior care by meeting all the needs of individuals who require a full range of assistance from Independent, Assisted, and Hospice services. Accepting Private...

Cost of nursing homes in Wake County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wake County is $4,547 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Raleigh, NC with an average of $4,547 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Wake County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Wake County, NC
$4,547/mo
$4,706/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wake County, NC, vs. state and national averages

Wake County, NC
$4,547/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Wake County, NC, vs. other senior living options

$8,285/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,547/mo

Nursing homes costs in Wake County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,694/mo
Private
$4,740/mo

Senior living costs in Wake County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Wake County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWake County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,547/mo$4,826/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$6,962/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,285/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,292/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Wake County, NC:$4,547/mo
North Carolina:$4,826/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Wake County, NC:$6,962/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Wake County, NC:$8,285/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Wake County, NC:$4,292/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wake County, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Wake County 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Wake County, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wake County 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 average 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
Wake County, NC$7,061/mo$6,485/mo+8.9%
North Carolina$6,311/mo$5,876/mo+7.4%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Wake County, NC
2024 average cost:$7,061/mo
2023 average cost:$6,485/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,311/mo
2023 average cost:$5,876/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wake County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wake County

Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care

4.4
My father is a new resident at Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care. The staff seem very friendly and attentive and seem to work well together. The housekeeping seems good. The meals are not good, but I don't expect them to be and I'm sure no facility like this has good meals. Based on the intake ...
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Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Spring Arbor of Raleigh

5.0
My loved one was a resident at Spring Arbor of Raleigh until they had a fire recently, which unfortunately displaced most of the residents. The staff at this facility was great. My loved one really liked the place. I liked it too, from my very first visit. Everything was great about my loved ...
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Wake County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wake County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wake County, 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 Wake County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Wake County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wake County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.4%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.6%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.4%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.6%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wake County nursing homes

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 Wake County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wake County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wake County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wake County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wake County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wake County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wake County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wake County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Wake County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Wake County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wake County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oak Hill Assisted Living, Spring Arbor of Apex and Sunrise of North Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wake County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 125 nursing homes facilities near Wake County, North Carolina. See the full list.
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