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Woodlawn Haven Woodlawn Haven is an assisted living community nestled in Mount Holly, North Carolina. Our campus is conveniently located to route 27 and nestled in the deep green of Mount Holly North Carolina. We provide ample parking for both residents and their visiting friends and family....
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My mother is doing much better since her move to this facility. I know people that lived here prior to her move in so I knew it was a good place. The food is very good and they try to do everything they can...
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In late April, my mother, who lived alone, was admitted to the hospital, dealing with several medical conditions. The doctors determined she could no longer live alone. Two weeks later she was transferred to...
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The Crest of ClemmonsThe Crest of Clemmons is an assisted living community located in Clemmons, NC. The city of Clemmons is located in Forsyth County and is home to just over 19,000 people. Clemmons is a small town where residents can visit local stores, run errands, go to group events, or relax...
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With health care things could always be a little better. Prefer our names to not be disclosed. Overall a good experience for mom but like I said there is always room for improvement. That would be for any...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Southfork is a senior living community located in Winston Salem, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Southfork we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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Brookdale has been a great fit for my mom. It has been especially challenging during the pandemic, but they have done a good job of helping my mom settle in and helping me to feel comfortable that she is...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My dad is adjusting better than I thought he would at The Living Center of Concord I really couldn't ask for a better staff and how they care for my dad. Dad really likes going to the dining room and he...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Living Center of Concord The Living Center of Concord offers a beautiful assisted living community for those seniors who are interested in becoming a part of Concord, NC. This community is located in a vibrant city that is full of plenty to do and plenty to see. Those who are visiting the...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Meadows of Rockwell is a warm, welcoming assisted living community with small-town charm in Rowan County, NC, just minutes away from Salisbury. Our residents enjoy private or companion rooms, each with private baths, in-room climate controls, cable TV, and more. We offer a full activities...

Cost of assisted living in Alexander County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Alexander County is $3,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granite Falls, NC with an average of $3,532 per month.

Assisted living costs in Alexander County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Alexander County, NC
$3,913/mo

Assisted living costs in Alexander County, NC, vs. state and national averages

Alexander County, NC
$3,913/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Alexander County, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,913/mo
$4,834/mo

Assisted living costs in Alexander County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,246/mo
Studio
$5,207/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,152/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,417/mo

Senior living costs in Alexander County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alexander County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlexander County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,913/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,834/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,255/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Alexander County, NC:$3,913/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Alexander County, NC:$4,834/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Alexander County, NC:$3,255/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Alexander County, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alexander County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Alexander County, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Alexander County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alexander County, NC$5,116/mo$4,829/mo+5.9%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Alexander County, NC
2024 average cost:$5,116/mo
2023 average cost:$4,829/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alexander County, NC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Alexander County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Alexander County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Alexander County

Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

Somerset Court of Mocksville

5.0
They really do an excellent job. They deal really well with both the residents and their families. They are very patient and understanding and go out of their way to help out in any way they can. I highly recommend Somerset Court of Mocksville to anyone else who needs a place for their ...
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Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Alexander County review score based on 357 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 357 reviews of 125 Alexander County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alexander County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Alexander County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Alexander County, NC125 facilities
8.0
Taylorsville, NC9 facilities
8.5
Love Valley, NC148 facilities

Review subcategories for Alexander County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 357 reviews of 125 Alexander County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alexander County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
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3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Alexander County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alexander County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alexander County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alexander County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Alexander County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.8%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Alexander County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alexander County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alexander County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alexander County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alexander County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Alexander County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alexander County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alexander County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Alexander County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alexander County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
36%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alexander County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Alexander County protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Brookdale Falling Creek, Brookdale Peachtree (AL) and Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Alexander County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 150 assisted living facilities near Alexander County, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Alexander County, North Carolina are Morningside of Concord, Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Brookdale Concord Parkway. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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