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Part of the Raleigh metropolitan area, Apex is a small city with a pedestrian-friendly downtown area that is ideal for people watching and shopping. Seniors can enjoy the Halle Cultural Arts Center with three galleries, two classrooms and a large theater that hosts special events. With 221 sunny days per year, Apex is ideal for seniors who enjoy being outdoors.
There are four assisted living communities in Apex. These facilities have a monthly cost of around $4,800. The actual cost depends on the size of the facility, the different types of care offered and the types of amenities. There’s also the annual Apex music festival where families come to sit outside and enjoy local musicians perform.
Note: Data for Apex was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Raleigh, was used instead.
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According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Living Survey, assisted living in Apex costs around $4,800 per month. This is much less than the state average of $3,800 and $500 less than the national average of $4,300. Comparing neighboring states, the cost of assisted living in South Carolina ($3,988), Georgia ($3,500) and Tennessee ($4,039) are all lower that that in Apex, but Virginia residents can expect to pay around $50 more.
Within the state of North Carolina, assisted living costs vary greatly. Asheville is the least expensive city at $2,750 per month while Wilmington is the most costly at $5,877 per month. Residents in Charlotte will pay around $151 less than in Apex, and those in Greenville will pay $900 less. Those in Winston Salem will pay around $4,500 per month.
Seniors who need help paying for services in an assisted living community may apply for the Personal Care Services Waiver. This waiver pays for home- and community-based services like housekeeping, meals, grooming and medication administration. Learn more about this waiver, including the requirements and how to apply at our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Resources for Seniors, Inc. | (919) 872-7933 | Resources for Seniors is an organization that helps older adults and those with disabilities throughout Wake County by providing home and community-based services. These services include transportation, counseling and support with decision making. Resources for seniors also operates the Northern Wake Senior Center and the Eastern Wake Senior Center. |
| Oasis Senior Advisors | (919) 261-6318 | Oasis Senior Advisors help seniors in the area make informed decisions when choosing the best assisted living community to match their needs. Trained advisors use the proprietary OasisIQ software that takes into consideration an individual’s lifestyle, finances and personal choices when making long-term care recommendations. |
| Wake County Adult Protective Services | (919) 212-7264 | APS investigates and evaluates reports of neglect, exploitation and abuse of seniors and those with disabilities throughout Wake County. Full evaluations take no more than 30 days to complete. An APS worker can mobilize services including home health care and petitioning for Guardianship and can even help with long-term placement. |
| Wake County Veterans Services | (919) 268-7456 | The Wake County Veterans Services department can help prior military sign up for the benefits and compensation that they are entitled to. These services include paying for home- and community-based services in assisted living communities. |
| GoWake Access Transportation | (919) 212-7005 | GoWake is a door-to-door transportation service for seniors ages 60 and older throughout Wake County. To be eligible, the senior must participate in an eligible service like Medicaid, Public Health or Work First. Rides must be scheduled at least one day in advance and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
All assisted living communities in Apex must adhere to the guidelines set by the Division of Health Service Regulations. These laws apply to all services and amenities, including staffing, health and safety and medical care. Learn more about these standards at our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
