Assisted Living in Benson, North Carolina
There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Benson, North Carolina. This includes 2 facilities in Benson and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in North Carolina range from about $37 up to $263 per day, with a mean expense running approximately $98. The monthly expense averages around $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $35,280, which is less than the national average of $42,000.
Assisted living costs in Benson, NC typically range from about $1,500 per month up to $7,143 per month, with a median cost of approximately $4,200 per month. That equates to an annual cost of around $50,400.
SeniorScore™ for Benson, North Carolina
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- Benson scores significantly lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Benson scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, and Johnston Memorial Hospital.
- There are 13 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab of Johnston County, Unprecedented Care, and Oakview Common.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 128 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (24% of residents).
- There are 37 golf courses in or around the city, including Reedy Creek Golf Course, Sandy Ridge Country Club, and Chicora Country Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Clarence Lee Tart Memorial Park, Dunn Recreation Department, and Erwin Recreation Department.
- There are 28 churches in or near the city, including Banner Chapel Advent Christian, Benson Baptist Church, and St Mary\'s Free Will Baptist Ch.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 41 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.90% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.83% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.25%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- North Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.89%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $56,495, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $47,412, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,738, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $50,400 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $76,650 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $13,780 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $46,904 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.53%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Benson receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Benson has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- This city has very poor water quality.
- Benson has a sparse population density of 161.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Benson have an average daily commute time.
- The city has a low public transportation ridership.
- Benson has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 80.70%.
Benson is a small city in North Carolina. It is located within Johnston County and is included in the Raleigh-Cary metropolitan area. The surrounding metropolitan area includes 913,040 inhabitants, but there are 14,566 residing in the city. The 55-and-over community comprises approximately 24% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Benson is 63. The city's mean household income is $47,000 ($22,000 on a per capita basis), vs the average of $41,000 for the state of North Carolina. The mean housing price in Benson is $181,500, which is lower than the state average of $204,000. Benson has an average unemployment rate of around 8.53%.
Benson has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city gets very large amounts of precipitation each year. Compared to other cities in the US, Benson has a high rate of crime, very low water quality ratings, and average air quality.
More About Benson, North Carolina Top Assisted Living Facilities in Benson, North Carolina
Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab of Johnston County is a 100 room nursing care facility. It is located at 2315 Highway 242 North in Benson, North Carolina. The facility is in a generally middle class area, with a ...
Cardinal Care Assisted Living Village is a senior housing community located at 606 E Morris Ave in Benson, North Carolina. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with roughly 16,000 residents in the zip code of 27504. It ...
Located at 157 Stewart Rd, Unprecedented Care is a senior care facility in Dunn, North Carolina. The community is in a primarily middle class area, with an average family income of $35,535. It has a dense population, with ...
3 miles away from Benson, NC
Oakview Common is a senior housing facility located at 565 Boyette Rd in Four Oaks, North Carolina. With roughly 13,000 poeple living in the 27524 zip code, the surrounding area has a medium-density population. It is a generally ...
8 miles away from Benson, NC
Located at 9767 Nc 210 N, Oak Hill Living Center is a senior housing community serving Angier, North Carolina. The surrounding area has an average population density, with about 19,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 27501. ...
14 miles away from Benson, NC
Located at 250 Nc Highway 210, Meadowview Assisted Living is a senior housing facility in Smithfield, North Carolina. The facility is in a largely middle income area, with an average per-family income of $44,827. With roughly 24,000 individuals ...
14 miles away from Benson, NC
Meadowview Assisted Living is a senior care community located at 250 Highway 210 West in Smithfield, North Carolina. With roughly 24,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 27577, the encompassing area is heavily populated. It is ...
14 miles away from Benson, NC
Located at Post Office Box 1940 in Smithfield, North Carolina, Smithfield Manor Nursing and Nursing is a 160 room nursing home facility. The facility is in a primarily middle class area, with an average per-family income of $44,827. ...
15 miles away from Benson, NC
Located at 303 Hospital Rd in Smithfield, North Carolina, Smithfield House West is a 60 bed senior care community. With a median per-household income of $44,827, the facility is in a largely middle income area. It has a ...
15 miles away from Benson, NC
Brookdale Smithfield is a senior community serving those 55 and over located in Smithfield, North Carolina. With an average household income of $44,827, the facility is in a largely middle income area. It has a dense population, with ...
16 miles away from Benson, NC
Located at 2041 Nc 210 N, Green Leaf Care Center is a senior care facility serving Lillington, North Carolina. With roughly 20,000 people residing in the 27546 zip code, the surrounding area has an average population density. It ...
17 miles away from Benson, NC
Located at 1984 Old US 421 in Lillington, North Carolina, Pinecrest Gardens is a 60 bed senior housing facility. The encompassing area has an average population density, with about 20,000 individuals living in the zip code of 27546. ...
18 miles away from Benson, NC
Gabriel Manor is a senior community located at 84 Johnson Estate Rd in Clayton, North Carolina. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with about 37,000 individuals residing in the 27520 zip code. With an average per-family income of ...
18 miles away from Benson, NC
Passionate Care Group Home is a senior care community located at 105 Walnut Creek Dr in Clayton, North Carolina. The encompassing area is densely populated, with approximately 37,000 individuals residing in the 27520 zip code. With a median ...
19 miles away from Benson, NC
Clayton House is a senior housing facility located at 145 Dairy Rd in Clayton, North Carolina. With an average household income of $54,297, the community is in a generally middle class area. It is densely populated, with around ...
19 miles away from Benson, NC
Universal Health Care-Fuquay-Varina is a 69 unit nursing home facility. It is located at 410 S Judd Parkway SE in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. With a median family income of $64,909, the facility is in a primarily middle ...
20 miles away from Benson, NC
Located at 474 Jerry Rd, Autumn Home Care of Johnston County is a senior community in Selma, North Carolina. With roughly 18,000 residents in the 27576 zip code, the neighboring area has a medium-density population. It is a ...
21 miles away from Benson, NC
Windsor Point Continuing Care is located at 1221 Broad St in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. It is a 45 unit senior housing facility. The encompassing area has a dense population, with about 40,000 individuals living in the 27526 ...
22 miles away from Benson, NC
Located at 1437 Aversboro Rd, Victorian Senior Care - North Pointe of Garner is a senior care community in Garner, North Carolina. With roughly 43,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 27529, the surrounding area is heavily populated. ...
23 miles away from Benson, NC
Lawndale Manor ALC is a 62 room senior care facility. It is located at 601 Lakeside Dr in Garner, North Carolina. The community is in a predominantly middle income area, with an average household income of $60,685. ...
23 miles away from Benson, NC
Bethesda Health Care Facility is an 85 room nursing facility located in the Eastover area of Eastover, North Carolina. The facility is in a mostly lower income area, with an average per-household income of $24,917. It has an ...
24 miles away from Benson, NC