Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gastonia, NC

Average senior housing costs in Gastonia, North Carolina, range from $3,162 per month for independent living to $6,490 per month for a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home. A few other popular options include assisted living, priced at $4,397 per month, and memory care at $4,949. For nursing home accommodations, a private room costs $4,642, while a semi-private room is a more economical choice at $3,901 per month. A studio unit in a nursing home is available for $5,134, providing diverse choices to fit various needs and budgets.

The cost of assisted living in Gastonia is slightly more expensive than other nearby cities at an average of $4,397 per month. For comparison, the average cost of assisted living in Cherryville is $3,705 per month, while the average cost in Fallston is $3,735 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Gastonia compares to North Carolina and the national average:

The city of Gastonia is home to 6 senior living facilities, which is just a small fraction of North Carolina's 524 facilities. There are 154 communities in nearby areas for those who want to expand their search.

In Gastonia, North Carolina, seniors make up a substantial 33.4% of the city’s 80,615 residents. Among these seniors, the population is predominantly female, accounting for 51.8%, while males make up 48.2%. Age distribution reveals that 12.6% are in their 50s, 10.5% in their 60s, 6.9% in their 70s, and 3.4% are 80 and over. As for marital status, 43.4% of seniors are married, 15.5% divorced, 34.8% have never married, and 6.3% are widowed. Diversity is marked by 58.2% of seniors identifying as White, with 29.8% Black, and 10.4% Hispanic. Additionally, 6.7% are mixed race, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.7% identify as other, reflecting a varied cultural mosaic in the senior community.