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Greenville is known as an economic and cultural hub in eastern North Carolina, named one of the country’s best small cities for business. The city is home to a low population of seniors compared to the national average. It gets hot summers with more sunny days than the national median and very low snowfall levels in the winter. Outdoor attractions include the Tar River, which offers fishing, boating and hiking. Residents can take in local culture at the Dickinson Avenue Farmers and Makers Market or the Greenville Museum of Art. Home to the Greenville Mall, the city is considered a retail center for the Inner Banks area.
Assisted living in Greenville costs an average of $3,900 per month, although actual prices can vary depending on location and the range of amenities offered.
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With an average price of $3,900, assisted living in Greenville is slightly more expensive than the state average of $3,800 but lower than the nationwide average of $4,300, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. North Carolina has some of the lowest assisted living prices in the area, with neighboring South Carolina averaging a more expensive $3,988. Assisted living is also more expensive in nearby Tennessee ($4,039) and Virginia ($4,850).
Assisted living prices elsewhere in North Carolina are extremely variable. Nearby New Bern is more affordable, at $3,400, and further south, Jacksonville is even cheaper, averaging $2,675 per month. Assisted living prices in capital city Raleigh are higher, at $4,800. In the center of the state, Fayetteville has an average monthly cost of $3,500. Coastal city Wilmington has some of the highest assisted living prices in the state, averaging $5,877 per month.
North Carolina’s Medicaid program offers the Community Alternative Program for Disabled Adults, a waiver that offers supportive services as an alternative to nursing home placement. Services covered can include medical supplies, assistive technology and case management. To learn more about this waiver and its eligibility requirements, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Pitt County Council on Aging | (252) 752-1717 | This organization offers a variety of programs and services designed to improve the quality of life of local seniors. Healthy aging initiatives include health screenings, fall prevention classes and chronic disease management workshops. Seniors can also access health insurance counseling, guidance with wills and trusts and a resource center that provides connections to trusted service providers in the area. |
| Pitt County Veteran Services | (252) 902-3090 | Operated by the state, this organization helps veterans and their families gain access to federal assistance for health care, housing and education as well as life and health insurance programs. Experts are available to help veterans determine their eligibility for assistance and submit applications and appeals forms. |
| Greenville Senior Programs | (252) 329-2489 | The city of Greenville runs several programs designed to promote entertainment and socialization among the elder population. Day and overnight trips provide opportunities to visit local businesses and attractions, and exercise classes help older adults stay fit. Elders can also access technology classes, arts and crafts and a summer Senior Games. |
| North Carolina Aging and Adult Services | (919) 733-3983 | This state body provides social services such as care placement, case management and mental health counseling. Transportation, housing assistance and adult protective services are also available here. This organization’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman helps residents of assisted living communities resolve concerns about their welfare. |
| Legal Aid of North Carolina | 1 (866) 219-5262 | Seniors and low-income adults can get help with civil matters such as creating wills, securing access to federal benefits and fighting predatory debt collectors. The specialized Senior Law Project can help with consumer issues and cases of abuse and neglect. Self-help clinics cover topics such as living wills, power of attorney and social security. |
Assisted living communities in Greenville are regulated by North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, and must abide by its stringent adult care laws. To learn more about these regulations, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
