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Home to the Fuquay Mineral Spring, two downtown districts and award-winning breweries, Fuquay-Varina is a popular destination for day trips and weekend getaways. It’s among North Carolina’s fastest growing towns and is currently home to over 30,000 people, about 13% of whom are retirement-aged. This town has low crime rates and a generally comfortable climate, making it a favorable option for those who enjoy being outdoors. It’s rich in recreational amenities, including the Fuquay-Varina Museums Complex, a community library and over two dozen local golf courses, including one in Fuquay-Varina proper.
There are half a dozen assisted living facilities in Fuquay-Varina, ranging in size from large amenity-rich facilities to family-like group homes. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in this region pay approximately $4,800 per month for services, which is considerably higher than state and national rates.
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Assisted living in the Fuquay-Varina area costs $4,800 per month, which exceeds the state median of $3,800 and the national average of $4,300 by several hundred dollars. Local care costs are consistent with cities in Virginia, where the statewide median cost of care is $4,850. However, assisted living rates in Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina tend to be lower, with monthly respective fees coming in at $4,039, $3,500 and $3,988.
Fuquay-Varina is one of the most expensive cities in North Carolina for assisted living, with seniors paying approximately $4,800 per month for care. Several cities have more economical assisted living rates, including Hickory, where seniors pay $4,000 monthly. Goldsboro and Jacksonville are even more affordable at $3,673 and $2,675, respectively. In the Charlotte area, monthly rates exceed the state median but are still affordable compared to Fuquay-Varina at $4,649. In Wilmington, fees are among the highest in the state at $5,877.
Note: Data for Fuquay-Varina was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Raleigh Area, was used instead.
Seniors who require help with daily living activities may qualify for Personal Care Services, a Medicaid waiver that covers personal care services to those who live in assisted living facilities. To qualify for this waiver, seniors must need help with at least two daily living activities. Services are provided based on the senior’s individualized care plan.
To learn more about paying for assisted living services in Fuquay-Varina, see our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Senior and Adult Services | Wake County’s Senior and Adult Services Program promotes seniors’ independence and quality of life through free programs and services. It provides placement services for seniors who need personal care services to help them find the setting most appropriate for their needs, and it helps older adults determine whether they qualify for Medicaid, which can help cover assisted living services in Fuquay-Varina. | |
| Triangle J Area Agency on Aging | (919) 549-0551 | The local Area Agency on Aging administers free and low-cost programs to older adults in Fuquay-Varina and the surrounding region. This local nonprofit organization operates multipurpose senior centers throughout the region, as well as dining programs and evidence-based wellness classes to promote social connections for older adults. It also provides volunteer opportunities for older adults. The agency maintains a resource directory of funded services to help seniors self-navigate community-based resources. |
| Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources | (919) 552-1430 | Fuquay-Varina’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department operates a community center that hosts programs, classes and trips for older adults. The center hosts classes in candle-making, quilting, introduction to current technologies, board and card games, crafting and beading. It also has senior line dancing, age-friendly exercise and wellness classes and restorative yoga for seniors, and it hosts day trips to locations such as the NC State Fair, Tryon Palace and Crabtree Mall. |
| Senior Law Project | (877) 579-7562 | Legal Aid of North Carolina is a nonprofit organization that provides free advice, representation and advocacy for qualifying residents. It operates the Senior Law Project, whose legal professionals specialize in age-related issues such as estate planning, drafting wills and assigning guardianship and powers of attorney. SLP can also help resolve issues related to public benefits such as Social Security overpayment, denied health insurance claims or canceled policies. For over-the-phone assistance, older adults can call the Senior Legal Helpline. |
| Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (919) 558-2719 | The regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of seniors in assisted living facilities in the Fuquay-Varina region. Through this volunteer-driven program, seniors get one-on-one help finding the best residential care option for their needs and identifying options for paying for services. The ombudsman has a presence in local facilities to ensure compliance with state guidelines and help residents understand their rights. The program can also advocate on behalf of residents in issues related to care planning and intake and discharge procedures. |
Assisted living facilities in Fuquay-Varina are monitored by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. This division enforces guidelines regarding care planning, staffing and facility requirements to ensure a high standard of care. To learn more about these laws, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
