Raleigh, NC has 50 licensed assisted living providers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,582/mo. That's roughly in line with the North Carolina state median. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.
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Median monthly price, Raleigh
$6,582/mo
Typical range $5,943 – $7,279
● Raleigh $6,582 ○ National median $6,528
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Raleigh figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.
Modeled median costs for assisted living in Raleigh versus North Carolina and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
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The $5,796 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Raleigh's implied rate of about $30 an hour:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.
Nearby: Knightdale $6,582 · Garner $6,582 · Cary $6,582 · Morrisville not published · Rolesville $5,283
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A note on counting: we show 50 licensed assisted living providers listed for Raleigh proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.
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Raleigh has an estimated population of 481,031. About 57,081 residents (12%) are age 65 or older. Raleigh is located in Wake County, North Carolina. The median household income is $85,395. Our directory currently lists 50 licensed assisted living providers in Raleigh. Estimated median cost in Raleigh is $6,582 per month, compared with $6,496 per month statewide in North Carolina.
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Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.
Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Raleigh.
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We currently list 50 licensed assisted living providers in Raleigh, NC.
Raleigh's median assisted living cost is about 1% higher than the North Carolina state median.
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Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, assisted living in Raleigh, NC costs $6,582/month (median).