North Carolina Senior Living

The state of North Carolina is home to many assisted living facilities that don’t necessarily identify as Jewish communities but are set in active Jewish communities that play an active role in supporting the home’s Jewish seniors. Jewish senior living communities can be found all across the state, in cities large and small and most are part of a larger Jewish community so they have all the support needed for seniors that are set on a path toward building a personal relationship with God.

Take a look at these examples of Jewish homes in North Carolina:

Carriage House Senior Living Community is a part of the Five Star Senior Living group and is well respected in the community as a great care center. They draw support for their Jewish residents from the local Jewish community so everything a faithful member of the faith needs is covered.

Ridge Care is another good choice, with 16 residences dotted across this state and West Virginia. They do not identify themselves as Jewish assisted living facilities but many are set in Jewish communities that are actively invited to participate in the support of Jewish residents.

There is another group of assisted living centers with 14 facilities across North Carolina. They too are not specifically Jewish but many of these facilities are based in Jewish communities that play an active role in support of Jewish seniors.

These are just a few of the really good options seniors will find in South Carolina for Jewish assisted living care.

Cost of Jewish Assisted Living in North Carolina

Average monthly rates for Jewish assisted living facilities in North Carolina are right at $4,000, putting them exactly on the mark, compared to the national average for this care. That’s pretty good news but it doesn’t stop there. Cities like Burlington, NC, offer average rates that are just $2,600 and in Goldsboro, NC, it is even less than that, at $2,500. Raleigh, NC, Breaks the mold with rates that top $5,300 but all other cities in this state are within the range of $3,500 and $4,500 per month.

Jewish Assisted Living Communities in North Carolina - Amenities

When seniors are searching for a Jewish assisted living facility to transition into, the active nature of their faith play an important role in determining which amenities are and are not important. They will understand the role each amenity plays in their personal journey and should be sure to evaluate how each assisted living centers meets these needs.

Jewish Retirement Communities in North Carolina - Religious Amenities

The first is having easy access to a local synagogue. It could be in-house or out in the local community but in either case, seniors need the comfort of knowing they have a home for religious services and a community of supporting members they can count on to help. It is also key because they will have access to a local Rabbi who can help them stay focused on their faith and stay strong on the path to building a personal relationship with God.

Rabbis can also help seniors on a path to atonement. We are human and that means we are imperfect. Even the best of us have moments where we forget who we are and why we are, and in these moments, we stray from the righteous path. Atonement is a Jews way back into God’s good graces and our Rabbi can be very helpful in guiding us through atonement and back onto the right path.

Eating according to kosher law is another important part of living as a faithful Jew. What we can eat and how food must be prepared is set down in Jewish law and has influenced much of Jewish life from the very beginning. It isn’t always easy though. It requires special care in food preparation that adds cost and complexity. It requires buy ingredients that are certified kosher as well. Some assisted living facilities may not do as well with this as Jews would like so taking a careful look at their support for kosher dining will be important.

Jewish Assisted Living in North Carolina - General Amenities

Getting old could be depressing but it doesn’t have to be. It can be limiting but even there, seniors can fight back on hold onto a life that’s is rich with activities. It isn’t easy, and there can come a time when the fight requires reinforcements. There comes a time when the battle can no longer be fought independently. That doesn’t mean it’s time to give up. It means the time has come to transition from independent living to assisted living, where seniors will find a team of caregiver that are ready to back them up in this fight to stay young.

The caregivers in an assisted living facility use Assisted Daily Living care (ADL’s) as their tool kit in this battle and it includes active assistance with personal care. That care includes help with bathing, grooming, dressing and using the toilet. It involves helping seniors remain confidently mobile. It also provides direct assistance with eating for those with manual dexterity issues. Finally, medications are managed and health s monitored so treatment outcomes can be improved and developing health issues can be addressed early and more effectively.

In addition to personal care, assisted living facilities have housekeeping and maintenance teams that take care of daily chore and repairs around the home so seniors no longer need to worry about these things. This include laundry and linen service, as well as light daily cleaning and heavier weekly cleaning.

In many assisted living facilities, bringing great food to the table, three times a day is a passion. These are not just some thrown-together dishes, you’d likely find on some all-you-can-eat buffet. These are well prepared meals that deliver some great favorites and maybe some new dishes that will become favorites. They are served in fine dining rooms that are great gathering places for friends to sit a share these meals over some pleasant conversation.

An active life is far more interesting than one that is devoid of interesting things that can fill each day. Life never needs to become dull and won’t in a well-run assisted living facility. Community coordinators make sure of that by coordinating many different types of programs that draw senior in and help them stay physically and mentally fit. These activities often include fitness programs, craft sessions, baking and cooking classes, educational classes and seniors, games and entertainment, and a whole host of social activities that keep everyone excited about each new day.

Seniors do not give up privacy when they transition into an assisted living facility. They just downsize from a big house that was hardly used, into a very comfortable apartment that provides exactly the space they need to live comfortably. Apartment configurations typically include studio units and one- or two-bedroom suites. The two-bedroom suites allow 2 family members or companions to share some space, while still enjoying their own bedroom, and by doing so, they each save a bit over the cost of having 2 separate one-bedroom apartments.

Jewish assisted living facilities on North Carolina offer a wide range of choices seniors will appreciate as they search for a great new place to call home.