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Lillington is a small, quiet town located along the banks of the scenic Cape Fear River in the heart of Harnett County. Of the more than 3,700 people living in Lillington, 12.8% are 65 years old and up. Seniors can access local health care needs at Central Harnett Hospital, which offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including urgent care, laboratory testing, rehabilitation and wound care. In the nearby city of Dunn, Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital is a larger medical center with a critical care unit and multiple specialty physicians and services available to seniors.
The average monthly cost for assisted living in Lillington is $3,500; however, prices may vary depending on the location, amenities and types of services offered within a community. Within the 5-square-mile town of Lillington, there are at least six long-term residential facilities available to seniors.
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Assisted living costs in Lillington, at $3,500 per month, are $500 less than the state average and $300 less than the national average. Prices in South Carolina are nearly $500 more per month than in Lillington. The neighboring states of Tennessee ($4,039) and Virginia ($4,850) are also less affordable than assisted living in Lillington.
Costs vary when comparing assisted living in Lillington with other North Carolina cities. Three cities near Lillington have pricier costs, including Goldsboro at $3,673, Durham at $4,050 and Raleigh at $4,800. More affordable assisted living can be accessed in the cities of Jacksonville, Asheville and Burlington, where costs average $825, $750 and $650 less per month, respectively.
Note: Data for Lillington was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Fayetteville, was used instead.
North Carolina’s Medicaid state plan, Personal Care Services (PCS), is an entitlement program that’s open to eligible seniors who require help with daily living tasks. Another program offering similar services is the Community Alternative Program/Disabled Adults (CAP/DA) Waiver.
Learn more about the ACLS and CAP/DA waiver, eligibility requirements and application processes at our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Harnett County Department of Aging | (910) 893-7578 | The Harnett County Division on Aging works to improve the physical and emotional well-being of older adults and their caregivers living in Lillington. It coordinates a variety of senior services and programs, educates the community about aging matters and provides advocacy and referral information for relevant programs. |
| Harnett County Veterans Services | (910) 893-7574 | The Harnett County Veterans Services office assists veterans with filing claims for compensation and pension, survivor benefits and other financial aid that can help with the cost of assisted living for seniors. Advocacy, education and other forms of assistance are also available. |
| Lillington Community Center | (910) 893-0340 | The Lillington Parks and Recreation department has a senior program in place, called Prime Time Club for Seniors. Taking place at the Lillington Community Center once a month, this program gives seniors access to social events, such as pot luck lunches, outings and activities. |
| Harnett Area Rural Transit System (HARTS) | (910) 814-401- | HARTS is a community program providing paratransit and ride-sharing services to help seniors and the general public in Harnett County find curb-to-curb transportation to medical, personal and other appointments on a daily weekday basis. |
| Harnett County Public Library | (910) 893-3446 | Located in Lillington, the Harnett County Public Library offers programs and services to older adults, including technology classes, book clubs, yoga instruction and crafts. The library also has a homebound outreach delivery program. Services can be scheduled for homebound seniors or those living in residential settings so print books, audiobooks, magazines, videos and other materials can be delivered directly to the resident. |
The Adult Care Licensure Section (ACLS) within the Division of Health Service Regulation licenses and regulates assisted living communities, referred to as adult or family care homes, throughout the state. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page to learn more about these laws and regulations.
