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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC has 14 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,796/mo. That's above the North Carolina state median by about 5%.

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Median monthly price, Chapel Hill

$6,796/mo

Estimated range $6,085 – $7,366

● Chapel Hill $6,796 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

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What senior care costs in Chapel Hill

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingChapel HillNorth CarolinaNational
25th percentile$6,085/mo$6,201/mo$5,488/mo
Median$6,796/mo$6,496/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$7,366/mo$7,060/mo$7,083/mo

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Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages (opens in a new tab)

Staying home instead

Home care in Chapel Hill runs about $31 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,720
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$5,984
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$22,848

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby: Durham 6,796 · Cary 6,582 · Apex 6,582 · Mebane 6,147 · Graham 6,147

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Chapel Hill.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Chapel Hill runs about $1,916 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Chapel Hill has 8 such properties. The county aging agency at (800) 310-9777 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
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$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $5,984 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,796 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
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$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Chapel Hill assisted living median of $6,796 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $5,984 a month.
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Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Chapel Hill run about $10,183 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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14 assisted living communities in Chapel Hill

What assisted living looks like in Chapel Hill

The typical licensed assisted living provider in Chapel Hill has 12 beds. They range from 3 to 95.

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Free local help worth saving

Chapel Hill, in Orange County, has about 61,607 residents. About 7,766 of them (13%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $85,989.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Central Pines Regional Council Area Agency on Aging(800) 310-9777centralpinesnc.gov

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • North Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)855-408-1212ncdoi.gov

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • North Carolina 2-1-11-888-892-1162nc211.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Durham VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Durham.

  • Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA)Official program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Chapel Hill more expensive than the rest of North Carolina?

Chapel Hill's median assisted living cost is about 5% higher than the North Carolina state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across North Carolina → · Assisted Living cost across North Carolina → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Chapel Hill: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers