Trinity Village is a 104 unit senior care facility located in Hickory, North Carolina. With roughly 51,000 poeple living in the 28601 zip code, the neighboring area is heavily populated. It is a primarily middle income area, with ...
Assisted Living in Hickory, North Carolina
Top Assisted Living Facilities in Hickory, North Carolina
Located at 904 2nd Street Ct SW, Kingston Residence of Hickory is a senior care community in Hickory, North Carolina. The facility is in a predominantly middle income area, with a median family income of $38,732. With roughly ...
Pinecrest is a senior care facility located at 915 29th Avenue NE in Hickory, North Carolina. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with about 51,000 people residing in the zip code of 28601. With an average per-family income ...
Brookdale Hickory Northeast
2530 16th St NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Brookdale Hickory Northeast is a senior care facility serving those over 55. It is located at 2530 16th St NE in Hickory, North Carolina. With a median per-family income of $46,651, the facility is in a generally middle ...
Brookdale Falling Creek
910 29th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Brookdale Falling Creek is a senior housing facility located at 910 29th Avenue NE in Hickory, North Carolina. The facility is in a predominantly middle income area, with a median per-family income of $46,651. With around 51,000 poeple ...
Serenity Family Care #1 and 2
2415 S Center St
Hickory, NC 28602
Located at 2415 S Center St, Serenity Family Care #1 and 2 is a senior housing community in Hickory, North Carolina. The facility is in a predominantly middle class area, with an average per-household income of $38,732. It ...
Raveica Assisted Living 2
5299 Stonewood Dr
Hickory, NC 28602
Located at 5299 Stonewood Dr, Raveica Assisted Living 2 is a senior community in Hickory, North Carolina. The community is in a largely middle income area, with a median per-household income of $38,732. It is densely populated, with ...
Springs of Catawba
2010 29th Ave Dr NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Springs Of Catawba is a senior housing facility located at 2010 29th Ave Dr NE in Hickory, North Carolina. The encompassing area has a dense population, with roughly 51,000 residents in the 28601 zip code. It is a ...
Sterling House of Hickory
910 29th Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Located at 910 29th Ave NE, Sterling House of Hickory is a senior housing facility serving Hickory, North Carolina. The community is in a primarily middle income area, with a median family income of $46,651. It is heavily ...
Woodland Manor
1790 3rd Ave NW
Hickory, NC 28601
Woodland Manor is a senior care community located at 1790 3rd Ave NW in Hickory, North Carolina. With roughly 51,000 poeple living in the zip code of 28601, the neighboring area has a dense population. It is a ...
Hickory Village Memory Care- A DePaul Senior Living Community
427 3rd Ave SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Located at 427 3rd Ave SE, Hickory Village Memory Care- A DePaul Senior Living Community is a senior care community serving Hickory, North Carolina. The encompassing area has a dense population, with about 30,000 individuals residing in the 28602 ...
Raveica Assisted Living
5276 Olde School Dr
Hickory, NC 28602
Located at 5276 Olde School Dr, Raveica Assisted Living is a senior community serving Hickory, North Carolina. With approximately 30,000 individuals living in the zip code of 28602, the encompassing area has a dense population. It is a ...
Heritage Care of Conover
3430 Lester St
Conover, NC 28613
Located at 3430 Lester St, Heritage Care of Conover is a senior housing facility serving Conover, North Carolina. The surrounding area is densely populated, with about 24,000 residents in the zip code of 28613. With a median per-family ...
4 miles away from Hickory, NC
Cambridge House
114 10th St NE
Hildebran, NC 28637
Cambridge House is a senior care facility located at 114 10th St NE in Hildebran, North Carolina. With roughly 3,000 individuals living in the 28637 zip code, the surrounding area is sparsely populated. It is a largely low ...
5 miles away from Hickory, NC
Choice Health Management Services
301 10th St NW Ste B200
Conover, NC 28613
Located at 301 10th St NW Ste B200, Choice Health Management Services is a skilled nursing facility in Conover, North Carolina. The community is in a predominantly middle income area, with a median per-family income of $45,100. With ...
6 miles away from Hickory, NC
Piedmont Village at Newton
1345 Chapman Ln
Newton, NC 28658
Located at 1345 Chapman Ln in Newton, North Carolina, Piedmont Village at Newton is a 40 bed senior care facility. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with approximately 28,000 individuals living in the 28658 zip code. It is ...
7 miles away from Hickory, NC
Located at 102 Leonard Ave in Newton, North Carolina, Abernethy Laurels is a 174 unit senior housing facility. With an average household income of $41,765, the facility is in a mostly middle class area. It has a dense ...
10 miles away from Hickory, NC
Shaire Nursing Center is a 60 bed nursing home facility located in Lenoir, North Carolina. The community is in a mostly low income area, with a median per-family income of $33,881. With approximately 49,000 people residing in the ...
15 miles away from Hickory, NC
Taylorsville House is a senior community located at 350 School Dr in Taylorsville, North Carolina. The community is in a predominantly middle class area, with an average per-family income of $39,237. With about 27,000 people residing in the ...
15 miles away from Hickory, NC
Walker Family Care Home
361 Settlemyre Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
Walker Family Care Home is a 6 bed home care facility. It is located at 361 Settlemyre Rd in Morganton, North Carolina. With roughly 56,000 individuals living in the zip code of 28655, the neighboring area is densely ...
17 miles away from Hickory, NC
Taylor Family Care Home
2572 Ridgeview Dr
Valdese, NC 28690
Taylor Family Care Home is a 6 room care home. It is located at 2572 Ridgeview Dr in Valdese, North Carolina. The neighboring area has an average population density, with about 10,000 people residing in the 28690 zip ...
17 miles away from Hickory, NC
Heath House
919 Wilma Sigmon Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Heath House is a senior care community located at 919 Wilma Sigmon Rd in Lincolnton, North Carolina. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with roughly 40,000 poeple living in the 28092 zip code. It is a primarily middle ...
17 miles away from Hickory, NC
Boger City Rest Home
1428 Little Valley Ln
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Boger City Rest Home is a 52 bed senior housing community. It is located at 1428 Little Valley Ln in Lincolnton, North Carolina. The neighboring area has a dense population, with roughly 40,000 individuals residing in the 28092 ...
17 miles away from Hickory, NC
- SeniorScore™ for Hickory, North Carolina
- Assisted Living Costs in Hickory, North Carolina
- Assisted Living Directory for Hickory, North Carolina
- Free Assisted Living Resources in Hickory, North Carolina
Located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina's Catawba Valley, Hickory is known as The Furniture Capital of the World. The history of furniture making in Hickory, population 41,171, can be traced back to the early 1900s. Since then, furniture made here has been sold worldwide. Currently, 16.9% of its population is aged 65 and older, which is slightly above the national average of 16.5%. Seniors who want to learn more about the city’s history can visit the Hickory History Center located in the downtown area.
Hickory has 23 assisted living facilities, 12 in the city and 11 nearby. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, assisted living in Hickory averages $4,000 a month. That’s $300 a month less expensive than the national average of $4,300. This lower cost combined with the region’s pleasant weather and vibrant local community make it an attractive option for seniors.
The SeniorScore for Hickory, North Carolina
Before deciding to live in a community, seniors want to know as much as they can about the location. That’s one of the goals of SeniorScore. Combining 100 data points from government and private databases, SeniorScore presents an overview of the livability of a community in four main areas: Health & Safety, Recreation & Leisure, Finances and General Quality of Life. Hickory has a SeniorScore of 72, which is the same as the state and national averages of 72. Hickory’s best scores are in Finance with a 70 and General Quality of Life with a 64.
Hickory achieved its Finance score based on the city's low property taxes and the low cost of services like assisted living, home care and nursing care. Although the mean household income is lower than the national average, so is the overall cost of living. This includes areas like groceries, transportation and housing. Hickory’s weather plays a role in its higher mark in General Quality of Life although it does experience higher than average rainfall. The city has a low population density, and residents enjoy short commutes. Hickory’s air quality is below average.
The city scored lowest in Health & Safety with a 59. Hickory has a high number of Medicare-registered physicians although there are only three hospitals nearby. Hickory is close to 200 pharmacies. The city has an average violent crime rate and an above-average property crime rate.
SeniorScore™ for Hickory, North Carolina
The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.
72
SeniorScore™ Overview
- Hickory scores lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Hickory scores lower than the national average of 72.
59
Health & Safety
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Frye Regional Medical Center, Catawba Valley Medical Center, and Valdese General Hospital Inc.
- There are 27 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation Hickory Viewmont, Kenworth Hall, and Kingston Residence of Hickory.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 200 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
61
Recreation & Leisure
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 37 golf courses in or around the city, including Links at Oliver\'s Landing, The, Hampton Heights Golf Course, and Lake Hickory Country Club at Catawba Springs (Eighteen Hole Course at Lake Hickory Country Club at C.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Glenn C. Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park, Neill W. Clark Jr. Recreation Park, and Riverbend Park - Catawba County, NC.
- There are 129 churches in or near the city, including Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt Zion Baptist Church, and Christ United Baptist Church.
- There are 7 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 86 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 4 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 13 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
70
Finances
- The property taxes average 1.64% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.66% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.25%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- North Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.89%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $61,075, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $42,337, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,754, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,000 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $76,559 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $10,270 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $39,765 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 9.01%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
64
General Quality of Life
- Hickory receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Hickory has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Hickory has an average population density of 751.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Hickory have a very short daily commute time.
- The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
- Hickory has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 81.56%.
Assisted Living Costs in Hickory, North Carolina
When looking at the average national cost of assisted living of $4,300 a month, Hickory compares favorably, costing $300 a month less at $4,000 according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. Hickory is slightly more expensive than the average cost of assisted living in North Carolina which is $3,800 monthly. Additionally, assisted living costs may be higher or lower depending on the type of the facility chosen and the services offered.
Examining the cost of assisted living across North Carolina, Hickory falls towards the lower end. Asheville, to the west of Hickory and close to the border with Tennessee, has the lowest prices in North Carolina at $2,750 per month. New Bern and Fayetteville, located in the center of the state, average $3,400 and $3,500 a month respectively. Hickory is next at $4,000 a month. Greensboro, which is closer to the border with Virginia, averages $4,509 a month. Charlotte, on the border with South Carolina, is $4,649 a month. Raleigh, the state capital, comes in at $4,800 a month. Wilmington, located on the Atlantic Coast, has the highest average costs in North Carolina with assisted living fees of $5,877 a month.
- Asheville: $2,750
- New Bern: $3,400
- Fayetteville: $3,500
- Hickory: $4,000
- Greensboro: $4,509
- Charlotte: $4,649
- Raleigh: $4,800
- Wilmington: $5,877
Free Assisted Living Resources in Hickory, North Carolina
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Long-term care ombudsmen help seniors in long-term care facilities learn and exercise their rights. They also resolve grievances between residents, families and providers. There are 16 regional offices of the long-term care ombudsman that are coordinated through the main office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Regional offices are housed in local Area Agency on Aging locations. For Hickory, this office resides with the Western Piedmont Council of Governments. 1880 2nd Ave. NW, Hickory, NC 28601 (828) 322-9191 |
North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps veterans and their families or their survivors to obtain all benefits provided by the federal, state and local governments. One area relevant to senior veterans that the DMVA focuses on is assisted living. The department operates four Veterans Homes across the state. These full-service facilities offer 449 beds for senior veterans who need help with assisted living or memory care. The DMVA can also help place senior veterans in other assisted living facilities across the state. 413 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603 (844) 624-8387 |
North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services The North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services provides seniors with information and resources on a variety of important issues. This includes State-County Special Assistance. It’s a cash supplement that low-income seniors can use to help pay for room and board in long-term care facilities like assisted living residences and family care homes. Seniors must be 65 or older and residents of North Carolina. The assisted living facility must agree to accept the state rate offered to pay for services. Any senior eligible for special assistance is also eligible for Medicaid. 2001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2000 (800) 662-7030 |
Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging (WPAAA) Area Agencies on Aging were created by the federal government to help seniors age with independence and dignity. The WPAAA provides services and resources to help seniors live in the location of their choice. It advocates for older adults and their caregivers through local, state and federal legislators. The agency also helps coordinate resources for seniors with local community organizations. The WPAAA provides more immediate help as well, such as transportation to medical appointments, meals to needy seniors, counseling on health care plans like Medicare and Medicare Advantage and much more. 1880 2nd Ave. NW, Hickory, NC 28601 (828) 322-9191 |
West Hickory Senior Citizens Center With programs and resources designed for seniors aged 60 and older, the West Hickory Senior Center offers a wide variety of activities for seniors. At this nonprofit organization operated by the Catawba County Council on Aging, seniors can find bingo, art classes, a pen pal program, craft classes on skills like crocheting and numerous chances for seniors to socialize, including special holiday events. Wellness and fitness activities held at the center include exercise classes, tai chi, Zumba and health screenings. The center also offers counseling on computer skills, taxes and Medicare. 400 17th Street SW, Hickory, NC 28603 (828) 328-2269 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much is assisted living in North Carolina?
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The average cost of assisted living in North Carolina is about $98 per day (ranging from $37 to $263), $2,940 per month (ranging from $1,100 to $7,895), and $35,280 per year (ranging from $13,200 to $94,740). By comparison, the US averages are $117 per day, $3,500 per month, and $42,000 per year.
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How much do assisted living facilities cost in Hickory?
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With a median cost of $3,000 monthly, or $36,000 annually, assisted living in Hickory, North Carolina ranges from roughly $2,250 up to $5,805 per month.
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What does assisted living include?
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Assisted living may be provided in either a shared or private room. Services commonly include transportation assitance, incontinence care, meal planning, 24-monitoring, and basic medical care.
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Can I pay for assisted living in Hickory with Medicaid?
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These assisted living facilities in Hickory take Medicaid: Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Abernethy Laurels, Trinity Village, and Shaire Nursing Center.
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What are the demographics of Hickory?
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The city has a total population of 79,007, with 313,385 people in the encompassing metro area. About 27% of the population are over 55.
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