Best Assisted Living Facilities in Morehead City, NC

Average senior living costs in Morehead City, North Carolina, range from $3,129 per month for independent living to $6,459 per month for a private room in a nursing home. Some other options include assisted living, which costs $4,228 per month, a semi-private room in a nursing home at $5,678, a nursing home studio at $5,106, and a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home costing $6,097. Memory care is available at $4,945 per month. These options offer a range of solutions to match various needs and budget considerations.

Assisted living costs in Morehead City average $4,228 per month, which is higher than the costs in nearby cities. For example, the average cost of assisted living in Vandemere is $3,573, which is $655 less than in Morehead City.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Morehead City compares to North Carolina and the national average:

There are currently 3 senior living facilities to choose from in Morehead City. Still considering where you or your loved one will settle? The surrounding area has 4 facilities to choose from, and there are a total of 524 facilities in the state of North Carolina.

In Morehead City, North Carolina, seniors account for a substantial 43.6% of the total population of 9,632 residents. The senior demographic includes 10% in their 50s, 17.1% in their 60s, 10.7% in their 70s, and 5.8% aged 80 and over. The gender distribution skews toward females, comprising 53.8% of the population compared to 46.2% males. Marital status among seniors shows that 43.1% are married, 18.8% are divorced, 27.6% have never married, and 10.4% are widowed. In terms of diversity, Morehead City is predominantly White at 82.3%, with 6.5% Black, 7.6% mixed race, 7% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, 0.1% Native American, and 2% identifying as other, reflecting a community with varied ethnic backgrounds.