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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 18 families in Elizabeth City access the VA benefits they've earned.
Elizabeth City in 4 Numbers
Elizabeth City Assisted Living Communities We Work With
This Elizabeth City community provides daily personal care and works with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Elizabeth City
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Elizabeth City.
What Assisted Living Costs in Elizabeth City
No separate Elizabeth City figure is published, so the best benchmark is the North Carolina median of $6,496 a month (CareScout 2025), $296 above the U.S. median of $6,200. For current rates and rules in one place, see the Aid & Attendance fact sheet. In Elizabeth City, as elsewhere, the care level written into the plan moves the price more than the apartment does.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina assisted living median | $6,496 | $2,651 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| North Carolina in-home care | $5,720 | $1,875 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Elizabeth City
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. An Elizabeth City veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in Elizabeth City
About 1,293 veterans live in Elizabeth City, and 566 of them are 65 or older. Across Pasquotank County, there are 3,445 veterans, 1,415 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Elizabeth City Communities
Dementia down the road
This Elizabeth City partner also runs memory care, so a move may not be needed if memory declines.
Staffing at night
Ask Elizabeth City communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Visiting distance
An Elizabeth City community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Check the state record
Look up any Elizabeth City community’s inspection history with DHSR before you sign.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Elizabeth City
Widen the search beyond Elizabeth City with these nearby North Carolina cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Elizabeth City Assisted Living Questions
Can an Elizabeth City veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Elizabeth City who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Elizabeth City?
No Elizabeth City-only figure is published. The North Carolina median is $6,496 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Elizabeth City?
Just one, in Elizabeth City, plus 168 across North Carolina.
Which Elizabeth City communities also offer memory care?
Our Elizabeth City partner does. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Does an Elizabeth City community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Elizabeth City community.
More Care Options in Elizabeth City
Memory care in Elizabeth City
Secure dementia care in Elizabeth City, offered by one of our partners here.
In-home care in Elizabeth City
Caregivers who come to the house, for Elizabeth City veterans staying home longer.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Elizabeth City? See Assisted Living in North Carolina or the national guide.
