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She is very happy there. The staff is very attentive and kind.The therapists are proactive and are great at keeping me informed as to her program and progress. All are upbeat and friendly. The staff...
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.
Mars Hill Manor is a special place, unlike any other community option in WNC. Located just 15 minutes from Asheville, the town of Mars Hill offers beautiful mountain views and charm only a college town can offer. With 56 apartments, our community sets a higher standard for spacious, residential...
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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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They had a good staff of doctors, nurses, mental health care, etc. providers that came to the facility on a regular basis. Personal needs were taken care of - hygiene, clothes, room.
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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I was searching with no luck and when I called[name removed] she said yes immediately. It was in ten minutes of where I live. I feel my loved one got adequate care. He can care for all his personal needs....
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.
The Heritage of Sugar Mountain is an assisted living community situated in the beautiful mountains of Newland, North Carolina. Not only do we provide our residents with a warm, caring environment, but we also have spectacular views of Sugar Mountain. Our safe, caring and nurturing environment is...
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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.
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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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.
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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Blue Rock, NC

The average cost of senior living in Blue Rock is $3,551 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,312 per month.

Assisted living costs in Blue Rock, NC, vs. nearby cities

Blue Rock, NC
$3,551/mo

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

Blue Rock, NC
$3,551/mo
U.S. national average
$4,622/mo

Assisted living costs in Blue Rock, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,551/mo
$4,796/mo

Assisted living costs in Blue Rock, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,643/mo
Studio
$4,125/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,525/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,050/mo

Senior living costs in Blue Rock 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: Blue Rock, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlue Rock, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,551/mo$4,273/mo$4,622/mo
Memory Care$4,796/mo$5,170/mo$5,388/mo
Independent Living$3,388/mo$3,609/mo$4,083/mo
Assisted Living
Blue Rock, NC:$3,551/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,622/mo
Memory Care
Blue Rock, NC:$4,796/mo
North Carolina:$5,170/mo
U.S.:$5,388/mo
Independent Living
Blue Rock, NC:$3,388/mo
North Carolina:$3,609/mo
U.S.:$4,083/mo
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Assisted living costs in Blue Rock, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Blue Rock 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Blue Rock, NC$5,013/mo$5,104/mo-1.8%
North Carolina$4,838/mo$4,936/mo-2.0%
National$4,507/mo$4,605/mo-2.1%
Blue Rock, NC
2024 average cost:$5,013/mo
2023 average cost:$5,104/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,838/mo
2023 average cost:$4,936/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
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2024 average cost:$4,507/mo
2023 average cost:$4,605/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Blue Rock, 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 Blue Rock.

What families are saying about assisted living in Blue Rock

Recent reviews for assisted living in Blue Rock

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

4.9
The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Mars Hill Manor

5.0
Very happy to serve me with no earlier notice I was showing up to eat with my mom. The food was very delicious. Her room always looks cared for and my mother seems to enjoy making new friends and playing Bingo

Blue Rock assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Rock assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Rock, 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 Blue Rock 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 Blue Rock 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
36.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blue Rock 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 Blue Rock Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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42%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Rock 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 Blue Rock 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
27.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Rock 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 Blue Rock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Rock 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 Blue Rock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
47.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Blue Rock

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

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