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Assisted Living in Holly Springs, North Carolina

Located just 20 miles from downtown Raleigh, Holly Springs is a popular retirement destination for seniors who want to live in a small town but still have access to large city amenities. Of the 34,874 inhabitants, 8.9% are adults aged 62 years or older.

On their doorstep, residents have plenty to keep them busy with a weekly farmers market, holiday parades, restaurants serving a variety of international cuisines and breweries, where seniors can sample locally produced beers. Pleasant year-round temperatures allow outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to explore the town’s greenways, golf courses and parks, including Bass Lake Park, with walking trails, a nature center, picnic areas and a 54-acre lake where retirees can spend enjoyable afternoons fishing for catfish.

There are 20 assisted living communities serving Holly Springs that cost an average of $4,800 per month according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. Although this is above the national and state averages, Holly Springs’ residents enjoy a higher-than-average household income and the city has more reasonable rates for assisted living than other cities in North Carolina.



The SeniorScore for Holly Springs, NC



Holly Springs has a SeniorScore of 74, two points higher than both the national and the North Carolina averages of 72. The SeniorScore collects more than 100 data points from government and private databases to assess how a city caters to the needs and comforts of its elderly citizens.

Although both sales and income taxes in Holly Springs are slightly above the national averages, the city has low rates of property tax. This combined with very high per capita and household incomes earns Holly Springs its highest score of 75 for Finances.

With a score of 73, General Quality of Life is another category in which Holly Springs scores very well, thanks to its average levels of rainfall, mild winters and warm summers. Like many cities in the U.S., Holly Springs has poor air and water quality. However, as is recognized in its above-average General Quality of Life score, the city’s positive attributes outweigh these negatives.

Holly Springs achieves a Health & Safety score of 61, thanks to a large number of Medicare-registered physicians, pharmacies and hospitals within close range of the city, including WakeMed Primary Care and REX Healthcare of Holly Springs. Other factors affecting this category are Holly Springs’ very low rates of property and violent crime.

Due to the low percentage of seniors that make up the overall population, Holly Springs scores its lowest points in Recreation & Leisure. However, retirees can be assured that there are still plenty of recreation facilities and leisure activities to keep them busy and active, including more than 50 golf courses, shopping malls, a cultural center, movie theaters and 14 public parks.



SeniorScore™ for Holly Springs, 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.

74

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Holly Springs scores higher than the North Carolina average of 72.
  • Holly Springs scores higher than the national average of 72.
61

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 Wakemed, Cary Hospital, Central Prison Hospital, and Dorothea Dix Hospital.
  • There are 25 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Voca Corporation North Carolina, Windsor Point Continuing Care, and Universal Health Care-Fuquay-Varina.
  • There is a very low 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 225 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very low property crime rate.
  • The area has a very low violent crime rate.
54

Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (13% of residents).
  • There are 54 golf courses in or around the city, including Devils Ridge Golf Club, Knight\'s Play Golf Center, and Bentwinds Golf & Country Club.
  • There are 14 parks near the city center, including Parrish Womble Park, Bass Lake Park, and Harris Lake County Park.
  • There are 115 churches in or near the city, including Holly Springs Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, and Duncan Baptist Church.
  • There are 6 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 81 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 5 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 19 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
75

Finances

  • The property taxes average 2.12% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.81% 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 $97,062, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $85,993, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $32,544, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $50,400 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $76,650 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $13,780 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $46,904 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 7.33%, which is average compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
73

General Quality of Life

  • Holly Springs receives average levels of rainfall each year.
  • Holly Springs has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
  • This city has very poor air quality.
  • This city has very poor water quality.
  • Holly Springs has an average population density of 633.2 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Holly Springs have a long daily commute time.
  • The city has a low public transportation ridership.
  • Holly Springs has an average public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very high graduation rate of 96.10%.

 
 

Assisted Living Costs in Holly Springs, NC



As a suburb of Raleigh, Holly Springs shares its assisted living costs with its larger neighbor. Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2020 lists the average cost of assisted living in Holly Springs as $4,800 per month. This figure is higher than the U.S. national average of $4,300 and $1,000 more than the North Carolina state median cost of $3,800.


The cost of assisted living varies significantly throughout North Carolina and seniors in some cities within the state can expect to pay much lower rates than those residing in Holly Springs. For example, Jacksonville and Asheville have some of the cheapest monthly rates in the state at $2,675 and $2,750 respectively, while costs are slightly higher in cities such as Fayetteville ($3,500) and Durham ($4,050).

In other regions of North Carolina, assisted living costs are much more comparable to those in Holly Springs. Winston retirees pay an average of $4,500 a month while residents in Charlotte spend $4,694 on assisted living, just $106 less than those choosing Holly Springs as their retirement destination. In the south, rates soar to $5,877 in Wilmington, the most expensive city in North Carolina for seniors wanting to reside in an assisted living community.

  • Holly Springs: $4,800
  • Jacksonville: $2,675
  • Asheville: $2,750 
  • Fayetteville: $3,500
  • Durham: $4,050
  • Winston: $4,500
  • Charlotte: $4,694
  • Wilmington: $5,877


Top Assisted Living Facilities in Holly Springs, North Carolina



Cambridge Village of Apex - Apex, NC

Cambridge Village of Apex

10000 Cambridge Village Loop

Apex, NC 27502

1-855-221-7955

3 Reviews  

Cambridge Village of Apex is a senior housing facility located at 10000 Cambridge Village Loop in Apex, North Carolina. The neighboring area is densely populated, with around 32,000 poeple living in the zip code of 27502. It is ...

5 miles away from Holly Springs, NC

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Jordan Oaks - Cary, NC

Jordan Oaks

10820 Penny Rd

Cary, NC 27518

1-855-241-4685

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Located at 10820 Penny Rd, Jordan Oaks is a senior community serving Cary, North Carolina. With a median per-household income of $113,559, the community is in a generally affluent area. It has a medium-density population, with approximately 21,000 ...

5 miles away from Holly Springs, NC

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Spring Arbor of Apex - Apex, NC

Spring Arbor of Apex

901 Spring Arbor Ct

Apex, NC 27502

1-855-240-2530

1 Review  

Spring Arbor of Apex is a senior housing facility located at 901 Spring Arbor Ct in Apex, North Carolina. The neighboring area is densely populated, with about 32,000 poeple living in the zip code of 27502. It is ...

6 miles away from Holly Springs, NC

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Heartfields at Cary - Cary, NC

Heartfields at Cary

1050 Crescent Green Dr

Cary, NC 27511

1-855-233-7205

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Located at 1050 Crescent Green Dr, Heartfields at Cary is a senior community in Cary, North Carolina. With a median household income of $72,664, the community is in a predominantly middle income area. It has a dense population, ...

6 miles away from Holly Springs, NC

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Sunrise of Cary - Cary, NC

Sunrise of Cary

1206 Chatham St

Cary, NC 27513

1-855-222-1541

12 Reviews  

Sunrise of Cary is a senior housing facility located at 1206 Chatham St in Cary, North Carolina. The encompassing area is densely populated, with about 42,000 individuals residing in the 27513 zip code. With a median household income ...

8 miles away from Holly Springs, NC

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Glenaire - Cary, NC

Glenaire

4000 Glenaire Cir

Cary, NC 27511

1-855-240-2530

7 Reviews  

Glenaire is located at 4000 Glenaire Cir in Cary, North Carolina. It is a 71 unit senior care community. The surrounding area is densely populated, with around 33,000 people residing in the 27511 zip code. With an ...

9 miles away from Holly Springs, NC

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Searstone - Cary, NC

Searstone

17001 Searstone Dr

Cary, NC 27513

1-855-221-7955

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Located at 17001 Searstone Dr, Searstone is a senior care facility serving Cary, North Carolina. The facility is in a mostly well-to-do area, with a median family income of $83,414. It is heavily populated, with roughly 42,000 residents ...

10 miles away from Holly Springs, NC

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The Cardinal at North Hills - Raleigh, NC

The Cardinal at North Hills

141 Park At North Hills St Ste 114

Raleigh, NC 27609

1-855-238-4376

2 Reviews  

The Cardinal at North Hills is a senior housing community situated in the Hillsborough area of Raleigh, North Carolina. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with roughly 34,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 27609. With an ...

13 miles away from Holly Springs, NC

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Free Assisted Living Resources in Holly Springs, NC



Resources for Seniors

Resources for Seniors is a nonprofit organization that provides information and connects seniors to resources in Wake County that can help them make choices to maintain their independence and plan for their future. Residents in Holly Springs can call the information line or browse the useful resource directory on the organization's website to find information on a range of issues affecting seniors and the local organizations that can assist them.

1110 Navaho Drive, Fourth Floor, Raleigh, NC 27609

(919) 872-7933

http://www.resourcesforseniors.com/

Holly Springs Parks and Recreation HURRAHS Program

Holly Springs Parks and Recreation runs Happenings Underway in Resource and Recreational Activities in Holly Springs (HURRAHS). HURRAHS features activities and events held in various locations throughout the town, including programming dedicated to seniors. In addition to fitness classes at the recreation center and Wii Bowling at the cultural center, adults aged 55 and older can join Freedom Friday trips, weekly group excursions to local attractions, including historic sites, museums, restaurants, theaters and home games of the Holly Springs Salamanders baseball team.

128 S Main Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540

(919) 557-2939

https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/217/HURRAHS?bidId

W.E. Hunt Recreation Center

Located in the center of Holly Springs, the W.E. Hunt Recreation Center offers a variety of programming and amenities for elderly residents. Seniors aged 55 and over can join Fit Advantage exercise classes which focus on stretching and core strength. The center also features a fully equipped fitness center and during bad weather, residents can use the center’s indoor walking and jogging track.

301 Stinson Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540

(919) 557-9600

https://www.hollyspringsnc.us/351/Senior-Programs

GoWake Access

Wake County Human Services runs the GoWake Access transportation service for Holly Springs residents aged 60 years and over. Eligible seniors can arrange for shared, door-to-door transportation to attend appointments in Holly Springs or elsewhere in the county. GoWake Access is also available free to seniors authorized to receive Medicaid transportation for medical appointments.

220 Swinburne Street, Room 2161, Raleigh NC 27610

(919) 212-7005 or (800) 735-2962 (text telephone)

https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/human-services/programs-assistance/gowake-access-transportation

Senior Veterans Council

Holly Springs’ seniors who have served in the U.S. military can receive advice and support from the Senior Veterans Council. The organization assists veterans with accessing benefits for long-term care, including helping them become eligible for VA’s Aid and Attendance Pension. Vets can also attend consultations with the council’s elder law and Medicaid certified attorney.

362 Raleigh Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540

(919) 825-1300

https://www.seniorveteranscouncil.com/

Wake Tech’s Plus 50 Lifelong Learning

Wake Tech offers seniors in Wake County and Holly Springs the opportunity to continue learning through its Plus 50 Lifelong Learning program. Residents can sign up for a variety of classes, such as languages, gardening, dance, crafts and computer skills. Classes are held at various locations throughout Wake County, including Wake Tech campuses, recreation venues and senior centers.

9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC 27603

(919) 866-5000

https://www.waketech.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/take-classes-for-fun/plus50


 
 
 
 

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