2022-23 Directory of Resources
Full directory of services available in Wake County
Search RFS Database (Directory in searchable database format, updated 2026)
RFS Services Overview
A brief summary of RFS services available to Wake County Residents.
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.
For a Google map showing the locations of subsidized and affordable senior housing complexes, go to: http://tinyurl.com/ll5zy4u
Home Care Services
Describes different levels of home care, and lists agencies that accept Medicare, Medicaid, and that provide private duty services.
Download Homecare PACKET_2026 (includes agency list and guide to choosing an agency)
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.
Download Long-Term Care PACKET_2026 (includes facility list, important contacts, and guide to choosing a facility)
Additional information sources:
- Long-Term Care: IMPORTANT CONTACTS
- 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
Transportation
A selection of programs and companies offering transportation to seniors and disabled residents of Wake County.
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.
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.
Retirement Housing Options
Lists independent living retirement communities, continuing care retirement communities, and active adult communities. Strictly private pay, no public assistance available.
Support Groups
Lists support groups for caregivers, Alzheimer’s, etc.
Elder Law Specialist
Lists of elder law specialists in Wake County
Personal Emergency Response Systems
Lists of Personal Emergency Response System providers
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)