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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.
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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.
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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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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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My Mother has been a resident of Shepherds Care for many years, starting in the general population and now in the Memory Care Unit. Given the lengthy duration of her residency, I have had numerous...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
When little things you or your loved one normally took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offers e perfect residential alternative.Shepherd's Care provides needed assistance while enabling residents to maintain feelings of independence and privacy.We...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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The Oaks is a good community that offers a good amount of services. The community is very clean and the staff is really friendly. The landscaping is about average. This community is close to her home town so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.

Cost of assisted living in Bessie, NC

The average cost of senior living in Bessie is $4,001 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $2,919 per month.

Assisted living costs in Bessie, NC, vs. nearby cities

Bessie, NC
$4,001/mo
$3,994/mo

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

Bessie, NC
$4,001/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Bessie, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,001/mo
$4,828/mo

Assisted living costs in Bessie, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,896/mo
Studio
$4,989/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,997/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,053/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,675/mo

Senior living costs in Bessie 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: Bessie, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBessie, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,001/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,828/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,421/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Bessie, NC:$4,001/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Bessie, NC:$4,828/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Bessie, NC:$3,421/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bessie, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bessie 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 Bessie, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bessie 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
Bessie, NC$5,640/mo$5,121/mo+10.1%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Bessie, NC
2024 average cost:$5,640/mo
2023 average cost:$5,121/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
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 Bessie, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Bessie

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bessie

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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TerraBella Summit in Greenville, SC

4.0
It's a great experience, staff is incredible and really care about my mom. Actually know my mom, one on one relationship has been fantastic.

Bessie review score based on 207 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 207 reviews of 87 Bessie assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bessie 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

Bessie review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Bessie, NC87 facilities
8.4
Highlands, NC117 facilities
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Forest Hills, NC16 facilities

Review subcategories for Bessie 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 207 reviews of 87 Bessie assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bessie 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.
Bessie, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.6
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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Bessie assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bessie assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bessie, 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 Bessie 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 Bessie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bessie, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bessie 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 Bessie Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bessie, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.2%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bessie 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 Bessie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bessie, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
23%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bessie 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 Bessie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bessie, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bessie 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 Bessie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bessie, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
13.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bessie

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 Bessie protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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