Admissions

Admissions Process

We understand moving to assisted living can often feel overwhelming and confusing for prospective residents and their loved ones. At Always Home Residential Assisted Living, we strive to make the admissions process simple, supportive, and transparent.

Admissions Meeting

If you are interested in Always Home, please schedule an admissions meeting with our team. We recommend an in-person visit for the best experience, but virtual meetings are also available.

During your meeting, we will:

  • Discuss your needs and level of care
  • Review services and pricing
  • Provide a tour of the home
  • Show available room options
  • Answer any questions you may have
  • Complete an assessment if applicable

1. PRE-SCREENING ASSESSMENT: Prior to admission, all prospective residents must undergo a short pre-screening and assessment to ensure that Always Home can safely meet their needs. We will review their physical, behavioral and medication needs. Your Pre-Screening will be scheduled prior to admission and can be held at your home or current location. You can begin the process by filling out our on-line prescreening assessment.   

2. MEDICAL EXAMINATION FL-2 FORM: North Carolina requires every individual to have a physician-signed FL-2 form completed no more than 90 days prior to admission to an assisted living or adult care home. On this form a physician must recommend assisted living as the appropriate level of care for a prospective resident.

3. SERVICE FEE Always Home requires a one-time, non-refundable $5,000 Service Fee for new residents. This fee is not a security deposit and covers the facilities costs related to your admission, room preparation, orientation, and initial assessment, as well as general costs associated with the upkeep of the your living arrangements. 

This fee must be paid before or at the time of the Resident Agreement execution.

4. RESIDENT AGREEMENT: ​The last task you must complete before becoming an Always Home resident is executing your Resident Agreement. The Resident Agreement represents your contract with Always Home and defines all the terms of your residency. You and your appointed representative will sign the Agreement.

The Agreement may be completed in-person or electronically. 

Transparent & Reliable Pricing

We believe in simple, all-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees. Your monthly rate includes standard care and services so you can plan with confidence.

Room Rates

  • Semi-Private Room: $5,600 per month
  • Private Room: $6,000 per month

All standard care services are included in the monthly rate.

What’s Included

  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Bathing & Hygiene Assistance
  • Incontinence Assistance
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Eating Assistance
  • 24/7 care and supervision
  • Transfer Assistance
  • Medication management
  • Nutritional, Tasty Meals
  • Housekeeping
  • Utilities and basic amenities
  • Cable Included
  • WiFi Included
  • Transportation (not currently available)

Monthly Cost Example

Semi-Private Room Resident:

  • Room Rate: $5,600
  • All Care & Services Included

Total Monthly Cost: $5,600

Private Room Resident:

  • Room Rate: $6,000
  • All Care & Services Included

Total Monthly Cost: $6,000

Always Home Reserve Program

We are pleased to offer the Always Home Reserve Program, designed for individuals who want to secure a room in advance while maintaining flexibility with their move-in timeline.

What are the benefits of joining the Reserve Program?

Joining the Reserve Program allows you to secure your preferred room type while locking in your monthly rate at the time you enroll. This means if rates increase in the future, your pricing remains protected—potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

How do you join the Reserve Program?

To reserve your spot, a prospective resident must submit a $5,000 Reserve Fee. Once enrolled, you will have up to 6 months to complete your assessment with our nursing team.

If accepted for residency, your $5,000 Reserve Fee will be applied toward your required deposit.

What happens if a resident is not approved?

If the assessment is completed within the 6-month period and the resident is not approved for admission, the full $5,000 Reserve Fee will be refunded.

If no assessment is completed within the 6-month timeframe and the resident remains in the Reserve Program, the fee will not be refunded.

What if plans change?

We understand that circumstances can change:

  • Within the first 3 months: Full refund of the $5,000 Reserve Fee
  • Between 3–6 months: $2,500 refund
  • After 6 months: No refund will be issued

Waitlist Policy

Individuals who have successfully completed the admissions assessment and submitted the required $5,000 Community/Service Fee will be placed on the Always Home Waitlist if immediate placement is not available.

The Waitlist provides prospective residents with priority consideration for future openings within the home as they become available.

all individuals enrolled in the Reserve Program will be placed on our Waitlist. Placement from the Waitlist is carefully determined based on compatibility within the home. Because we are a residential setting, we prioritize placing residents together who have similar or compatible care needs and conditions.

If an opening becomes available but is not a suitable match based on the resident’s condition or care needs, the individual will remain on the Waitlist until an appropriate placement becomes available. This ensures the safety, comfort, and well-being of all residents in the home.

Residents may choose to withdraw from the Waitlist at any time within 12 months of enrollment and will receive a full refund of the $5,000 Community/Service Fee.

If placement is not offered within 12 months, Always Home Residential Assisted Living Facility will automatically issue a full refund of the $5,000 fee.