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Pinehurst is one of the premier retirement destinations for North Carolina seniors. This village has a population of just over 17,500, of which 40.9% are aged 65 or older. In most areas, seniors make up approximately 16.5% of the population. With temperatures that typically stay between 30 to 90 degrees, Pinehurst offers an ideal climate for seniors that prefer to avoid extreme weather conditions. The average annual snowfall is just three inches. An exceptionally low crime rate is another factor that makes Pinehurst so desirable for seniors, particularly when combined with exceptional access to doctors and higher than average water and air quality.
Assisted living is affordable in Pinehurst, with an average price of $3,500. Actual monthly out-of-pocket costs may vary due to factors such as the amenities offered at a specific community or the service level needed by each resident.
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Assisted living costs are fairly typical for the state in Pinehurst at $3,500 per month compared to the state median of $3,800. In general, Pinehurst is one of the more affordable options anywhere in the country, with an average cost that is $800 below the national average. Compared to the neighboring states of South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, Pinehurst is between $500-$1,350 less per month. Only Georgia is comparable with assisted living costs that are equivalent.
Pinehurst’s assisted living costs are slightly less expensive than average for North Carolina. Coastal cities such as New Bern ($3,400) tend to be comparable to Pinehurst, while the highest costs for assisted living are in the central region of the state. While areas such as Raleigh ($4,800) and Charlotte ($4,649) are significantly more expensive, Asheville ($2,750), a city in the western mountains, is substantially more affordable.
Note: Data for Pinehurst was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Fayetteville, was used instead.
North Carolina Medicaid offers several Home & Community Based Waiver programs that pay for some, or all, of the costs associated with assisted living. The state’s Personal Care Services (PCS) program pays for seniors in a residential facility to have support with activities of daily living. The State/County Special Assistance Program helps pay for room and board costs for low-income seniors residing in assisted living, which are typically not covered under standard Medicaid programs.
To learn more about assistance programs available to Pinehurst residents, including eligibility requirements and application processes, visit our Assisted Living In North Carolina page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Moore County Department of Aging | (910) 947-4483 | The Moore County Department of Aging funds and administers various senior services and programs throughout the county. In addition to health insurance counseling, it offers nutrition assistance, referrals for extra services, a telephone reassurance program and much more. For seniors in Pinehurst, the Department of Aging is the first point of contact for many of the public service options available. |
| Veterans Services | (910) 947-3257 | Veterans Services in Moore County is available to Pinehurst residents with a history of service in the armed forces. This agency helps veterans and their dependents obtain benefits to which they are entitled. At this center, veterans can get help filling out pension applications or applying for aid and attendance benefits to help pay for assisted living costs. |
| Moore County Senior Centers | (910) 947-4483 | Operated by the Department of Aging, Moore County Senior Centers gives seniors a place to gather and make new friends or join hobby groups. It also has a full calendar of fitness and wellness classes. Caregivers can find support groups and information related to taking on a long-term support role for senior loved ones. Meals and in-home help may also be organized through local seniors centers. The elderly can find opportunities to volunteer in the local community or organize transportation to medical appointments. |
| Transportation Services for Older Adults | (919) 855-3400 | The Moore County Department of Aging administers transportation services for older adults. These services provide curb-to-curb transportation, including wheelchair-accessible rides, available to both seniors and caregivers, provided there is only one pickup location. Both medical and general transportation may be available when scheduled in advance. |
| Senior Law Project | (866) 219-5262 (General Info) (877) 579-7561 (Legal Hotline) | The Senior Law Project gives seniors assistance with civil legal matters either via the hotline or through in-person consultation and representation. This project is operated by Legal Aid of North Carolina and typically assists with cases involving estate planning, powers of attorney, public benefits, abuse, neglect, housing, consumer issues and wrongful repossession. Services are available to all North Carolina residents aged 60 and older, regardless of income, though income may be considered when determining service schedules. |
The Division of Health Services Regulation monitors assisted living communities throughout North Carolina, ensuring they meet or exceed regulatory standards for care in order to maintain their license. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page to learn more about these laws and regulations.
