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Kernersville, North Carolina, is one of the largest suburbs of Winston Salem. It has a population of close to 25,000 people, 17% of who are ages 65 and older. Active seniors can enjoy exploring local parks, including the Fourth of July Park and Triad Park. There are also day trips to the Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden or the Old Salem Museum and Gardens. The city gets around 6 inches of snow per year. Winters tend to be mild and summer highs are around 89 degrees, which makes the area ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors.
There are five assisted living communities in Kernersville. These facilities have an average monthly cost of around $4,500.
Note: Data for Kernersville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Winston Salem, was used instead.
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According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Kernersville is $4,500. This cost is higher than the state average of $3,800 and $200 more than the national average. Comparing surrounding states, Virginia is one of the only states in the area with an average cost that is higher than that of Kernersville at $4,850 per month. In Georgia, the cost of assisted living is just $3,500 per month, while in Tennessee, seniors can expect to pay around $4,039. South Carolina facilities have an average price of $3,988 per month.
The cost of assisted living can vary throughout the state depending on where the facility is located and the types of amenities. Asheville is one of the least expensive cities in the state at $2,750 per month. Both the Charlotte Area and Greensboro have comparable costs at $4,649 and $4,509 respectively. Fayetteville facilities cost around $1,000 less and Goldsboro seniors can expect to pay $3,673.
North Carolina Medicaid offers the Personal Care Services Waiver to qualifying low-income seniors who need help paying for services in assisted living communities. Some of these services include hot meals, assistive devices, housekeeping and medication administration. Learn more about this waiver, including how to apply and the exact qualifications, at our assisted living in North Carolina page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) Area Agency on Aging | (336) 904-0300 | The PTRC is a group of urban and local governments that work together to identify and solve long-term problems in the community including at assisted living and senior agencies. The group also connects seniors with local programs, provides transportation and serves as an advocate. |
| Kernersville Veterans Affairs | (336) 515-5000 | The VA helps prior military and their families sign up for and receive benefits that they are entitled to. This includes healthcare, education, counseling, home loans, and help locating a national cemetery for a military burial. The VA also helps prior military transition from a life in service to a civilian lifestyle. |
| PART Commuter Bus | (336) 883-7278 | The PART commuter bus offers a senior shuttle that provides transportation to and from various senior housing center, local shopping malls and to medical centers in the area. |
| The Shepherds Center of Kernersville | (336) 996-6696 | The Shepherds Center helps connect local seniors with activities, services and growth opportunities in the area. The center offers activities like arts and crafts, computer classes, book clubs and special activities like health and fitness classes and weekly outings to various points of interest. |
| Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center | (336) 725-0907 | The Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center provides seniors opportunities to interact with others their own age in a safe and caring environment during the day. The center offers routine health checks and a barber and beautician on staff. The center also provides dentistry appointments and activities like music and games. |
All assisted living communities in North Carolina must follow the laws and regulations set by the Division of Health Service Regulations. The rules include housing, staffing, medication administration and safety. Learn more about these regulations at our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
