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Assisted living residents in Albemarle enjoy a peaceful suburban lifestyle with a cost of living that’s almost 25% lower than the national average. This community of 16,432 is located just 40 miles east of Charlotte, which gives seniors easy access to big-city amenities ranging from cultural attractions to medical care.
More than one fifth of the city’s residents are aged 65 and older, which suggests that Albemarle is an appealing location for retirees. The climate is pleasant with just 3 inches of annual snowfall. This gives residents plenty of time to enjoy recreational opportunities on the Pee Dee River or explore some of the area’s parks and natural areas.
Based on these factors, Albemarle is an excellent location for seniors who are considering assisted living. The city is home to 10 assisted living communities, and nine others are located nearby. The median cost of care is $4,649 per month. Rates at individual facilities can differ depending on location and the amenities and services provided.
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According to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Albemarle costs $4,649 per month. Residents pay $349 more than the national average, and $849 more than the state median. Assisted living prices are slightly higher in Virginia at $4,850. Rates are more affordable in Tennessee at $4,039 and South Carolina at $3,988. However, assisted living costs $1,149 less in Georgia, where the average is $3,500 per month.
Assisted living prices vary widely across North Carolina. Median prices are similar in Greensboro at $4,509. Asheville is a particularly affordable location with rates that are $1,899 lower than in Albemarle at $2,750. Fayetteville’s average is $3,500, while seniors in Hickory pay $4,000. In Wilmington, assisted living rates jump to $5,877 per month.
Note: Data for Albemarle was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Charlotte, was used instead.
Seniors in Albemarle who require an institutional level of care and meet certain financial requirements may qualify for long-term care benefits through the state’s Medicaid program. The Personal Care Services (PCS) program is available to individuals who live in a licensed residential care facility or group home. Assistance may also be available through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
For more information, see our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Centralina Area Agency on Aging | (704) 372-2416 | Based in Charlotte, the Centralina Area Agency on Aging serves seniors in Albemarle and surrounding counties. It offers free informational services to help local residents access state and federal benefits, including nationwide programs funded by the Older Americans Act. Staff members can help area residents apply for assisted living benefits, senior transportation, nutritional services and financial aid. |
| Stanly County Senior Services | (704) 986-3769 | The county’s Senior Services Department is dedicated to enhancing older residents’ health, well-being and quality of life. It operates the local senior center that offers educational seminars, ladies luncheons, card games, recreational activities, dance classes and men’s and women’s fitness programs. Seniors aged 60 and older can visit the center to participate in book clubs, woodworking groups and craft circles. It also sponsors senior travel programs and day trips. |
| Legal Aid of North Carolina, Concord | (704) 786-4145 | Attorneys at this legal aid office can answer questions, provide advice and prepare common legal documents, such as wills and advance directives for health care decision-making. The organization’s Senior Law Project focuses on elder abuse and neglect, government benefits, estate planning, housing, long-term care access and consumer rights, among other issues. Albemarle residents can contact the organization’s statewide Senior Legal Helpline by calling (877) 579-7562. |
| Stanly County Veterans Services | (704) 986-3694 | Every year, this county agency helps more than 10,000 veterans, survivors and dependents apply for state and federal benefits. Service officers can perform a comprehensive eligibility assessment and help qualifying veterans apply for disability compensation, pensions, Aid & Attendance benefits and other programs that can help with the cost of assisted living and long-term care. |
| SCUSA Transportation | (704) 986-3790 | SCUSA is a community transportation service available to older adults and disabled residents in Albemarle and other parts of Stanly County. Every year, the program logs more than 300,000 miles taking residents to local and regional senior centers, medical facilities, government offices and shopping areas. The agency has been recognized by the Public Transportation Association for its safety record. |
The Adult Care Licensure Section of the Department of Health and Human Services, which is part of the Division of Health Service Regulation, licenses assisted living facilities in Albemarle and throughout North Carolina. Additional information about the state’s long-term care regulations is available on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
