With slightly more than 12,000 citizens and a sizable senior living community accounting for more than a fifth of its demographic, Archdale is a suburb of Greensboro. With its low living costs and friendly tax laws, the city is an affordable option for the elderly, and it offers a variety of retirement services to improve their standard of living. Older people can easily form friendships at the neighborhood senior community, and county-funded elderly transport services make it possible for them to get around the city without a need for a personal vehicle. There are 22 large medical amenities within a reasonable drive of the city and there are two assisted living communities in Archdale with another 17 close by. The daily meals, leisure activities, and individualized care plans offered by these retirement communities support residents’ freedom while making sure medical services are available. The average monthly assisted living costs in Archdale, NC is $3,800, which is considerably less than the $4,010 state average.
Archdale’s Livability Index
The SeniorScore provides valuable insight into the benefits and drawbacks of a community for senior citizens, which can help people make informed decisions about lifelong care. This livability index takes into account more than 100 variables in four categories to generate a score out of 100, with a higher score indicating senior citizen favorability. While there is no SeniorScore for Archdale, the SeniorScore for Greensboro, which is only 15 miles away, provides information about the area’s livability. Here, the score is 75, which is slightly higher than the state and national averages of 72.
The Archdale region scores best in General Quality of Life, scoring 73 out of 100 in all four SeniorScore categories. The mild temperatures throughout the year, along with above-average air and water quality, may be advantageous to those who enjoy spending time outside. With 1,844 people per square mile, the population density is relatively high, and public transportation use is in line with national averages. For its relatively few senior-friendly recreational facilities, the city receives a score of 66 in Recreation & Leisure. Along with 14 parks and 66 golf courses, the area has six shopping malls and ten movie theaters.
With regards to Health and Safety, Archdale scored 65. The city is close to three hospitals, and many medical professionals accept Medicare patients. In or close to the city, there are 47 senior living communities, of which half offer assisted living. The city receives a rating of 61 in the finances category due to things like its low cost of living and typical costs for senior care.
Archdale’s Assisted Living Rates
According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, which uses cost information for bordering Greensboro to estimate regional assisted living rates, the elderly in Archdale pay $3,800 per month for services. This provides savings of $700 over the national average of $4,500 and is reasonable compared to the North Carolina average of $4,010.
While facilities in Goldsboro charge $2,700 per month on average, monthly fees in Archdale are over $1,000 higher. Local assisted living prices are $800 more expensive than those in Fayetteville, where residents spend, on average, $3,000 per month on care. With care costs in New Bern being $3,155 less than they are in Archdale there is a $1,860 annual savings.
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