Senior Living in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Wilkes County
2 communities licensed by the state of North Carolina. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Glen Manor | North Wilkesboro | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 60 | RGM AL Holdings, LLC |
| Wilkesboro Assisted Living Center | North Wilkesboro | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 102 | Wilkesboro Assisted Living Center, LLC |
Also in Wilkes County, from public records: 6 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in North Carolina costs a median of $6,496 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in North Carolina: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Wilkes County
6 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finley Village Apartments | North Wilkesboro | 29 | M & M Properties |
| Grandview Ridge | North Wilkesboro | 48 | The Affordable Housing Group |
| Historic Wilkesboro School | Wilkesboro | 41 | Northwestern Housing Enterprises, Incorporated |
| Mountain View Apartments | North Wilkesboro | 24 | Gem Management |
| Wilkes Towers | North Wilkesboro | 72 | Monroe Group |
| Woodlawn Apartments | N Wilkesboro | 20 | Community Management |
Nursing homes in Wilkes County
4 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center Sn | North Wilkesboro | ★★★★☆ | 10 | Non profit - Other |
| Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Wilkesboro | ★★★★☆ | 176 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation | North Wilkesboro | ★★★★☆ | 111 | For profit - Corporation |
| Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | Wilkesboro | ★☆☆☆☆ | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.

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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.