Download Resource Lists

The following lists of Wake County Resources are available in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format and may be downloaded by clicking on the link and then saving the document on your home computer. If you don't already have it on your computer, you can download Adobe Acrobat Reader, which will enable you to access many useful documents available on the web.

• 2021 Resource Directory
  
  • PDF version

• Home Care Services
  Describes different levels of home care, and lists agencies that accept Medicare, Medicaid, and that provide private duty services.
  • PDF version
  • Word version
  • Additional information sources:
    • Guide to Choosing a Home Care Agency: Questions to ask when selecting a home care agency. (PDF)

• Companion Registry
  The Companion Registry program was discontinued as of January 2021. See our news release about this here. Our Home Care Services resource list (above) has information on other options for Companion Services.

• Adult Day Programs
  List of Adult Day Programs in Wake County. These day-time care programs may be an alternative to having one-on-one care in the home, and may be much less costly.
  • PDF version
  • Word version

• Facility-Based Respite Options
  Lists skilled nursing and assisted living facilities which may be open to short-term stays (e.g. 2 days to 2 weeks) for clients whose caregivers need a break or have to go out of town.
  • PDF version
  • Word version

• Long-Term Care Facilities
  Describes different types of long-term care facilities, discusses who pays for long term care, and lists skilled nursing facilities (nursing homes) and assisted living facilities (adult care homes and family care homes) in Wake County. Also provides information and contacts for evaluating the quality of a facility.
  • PDF version
  • Word version

  • Additional information sources:
    • Guide to Choosing a Long Term Care Facility: A detailed checklist of things to look for when evaluating a long-term care facility. (PDF)
    • Wake County Adult Care Home (Assisted Living) information
    • North Carolina Star Rating System for Adult Care Homes

• Subsidized and Affordable Housing Options
  Lists apartment complexes, focusing on those for seniors and adults with disabilities, which provide affordable rent or rent based on income.
  • PDF version
  • Word version
  • For a Google map showing the locations of subsidized and affordable senior housing complexes, go to: http://tinyurl.com/ll5zy4u

• Retirement Housing Options
  Lists independent living retirement communities, continuing care retirement communities, and active adult communities. Strictly private pay, no public assistance available.
  • PDF version
  • Word version

• Support Groups
  Lists support groups for caregivers, Alzheimer's, etc.
  • PDF version
  • Word version

• Other Helpful Documents
  • Assessing Needs: Things to look for if you are becoming concerned about an older or disabled adult's ability to function independently. (PDF)
  • Home Safety Checklist: What to look for if you are concerned an older or disabled adult's living environment may not be physically safe. (PDF)
  • Moving to North Carolina: Questions to ask when considering a move to NC from out of state. (PDF)
  • Vital Information Worksheet: Print this worksheet and use it to save all vital information in one convenient document. (PDF)