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Assisted Living in Shelby, North Carolina

There are 24 assisted living facilities serving Shelby, North Carolina. This includes 9 facilities in Shelby and 15 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in North Carolina range from $37 up to $263, with an average expenditure running about $98. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. Annually, the mean cost is about $35,280, which is under the US average of $42,000.

The cost for assisted living in Shelby, NC typically ranges from $1,426 per month to $5,175 per month. The median cost is around $3,000 per month, or around $36,000 yearly.




SeniorScore™ for Shelby, 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.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Shelby scores lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
  • Shelby scores lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Crawley Memorial Hospital, Cleveland Regional Medical Center, and Kings Mountain Hospital Inc.
  • There are 23 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Autumn Years Retirement Center, White Oak Of Shelby, and Peak Resources - Shelby.
  • There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a very 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 125 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a high property crime rate.
  • The area has a high violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
  • There are 34 golf courses in or around the city, including River Bend Golf Course, Pine Grove Golf Club, and Royster Memorial Golf Course.
  • There are 2 parks near the city center (Royster Memorial Golf Course and Broad River Greenway).
  • There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Goodman J Barry, Aldersgate United Methodist, and Allen Memorial Baptist Church.
  • There are 5 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 34 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 5 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.81% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.83% 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 $50,497, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $39,060, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $19,742, which is significantly 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 $86,870 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $14,170 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $41,321 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 13.32%, which is very 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.
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General Quality of Life

  • Shelby receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Shelby has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
  • This city has above average air quality.
  • This city has very poor water quality.
  • Shelby has a sparse population density of 280.8 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Shelby have a short daily commute time.
  • The city has an average public transportation ridership.
  • Shelby 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 80.55%.

Located within Cleveland County, Shelby is a medium sized city in North Carolina. While the surrounding area contains 2,068,612 inhabitants, there are 52,833 within the city. The senior community currently composes around 29% of the total population.

Shelby has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has a median per capita income of $20,000 and a median household income is $39,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The median home price in Shelby is $112,500, which is much less than the North Carolina average of $204,000. The city also has a high unemployment rate of about 13.32%.

Shelby has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city gets very large amounts of precipitation each year. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Shelby has very poor water quality ratings, good air quality ratings, and a high crime rate.

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Frequently Asked Questions



Question
What is the cost of assisted living in North Carolina?

Answer
The price of assisted living in North Carolina runs from about $1,100 to $7,895 per month, with an average of approximately $2,940. By comparison, the national average is about $3,500 per month.

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How much does assisted living cost in Shelby?

Answer
The minimum monthly cost of assisted living in Shelby, North Carolina is about $1,426 and can run as much as $5,175. The median cost is roughly $3,000 monthly, with an annual cost of about $36,000.

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What services are included with assisted living?

Answer
Assisted living commonly includes medication monitoring, grooming care, regular health care, toileting assistance, and spiritual activities. Care can be provided in a shared or private room.

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Do any assisted living facilities in Shelby accept Medicaid?

Answer
There are several assisted living facilities in Shelby accepting Medicaid, including Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation of Rowan County, Salisbury Center, Olde Knox Commons at The Villages of Mecklenburg, Mooresville Center, and Hunter Woods Nursing and Rehab.

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What is the senior population of Shelby?

Answer
While the encompassing metropolitan area includes 1,928,326 residents, there are 52,833 residing within the city itself. The 55+ community composes 29% of the overall population.

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