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9.6
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19 reviews
9.6
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My family is very pleased with Forest Ridge. The staff has been very attentive and welcoming to my Mother. She enjoys the meals there and has made friends that she always sits with. She has had the freedom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Forest Ridge is an assisted living community for seniors who need just a little more assistance in their day-to-day lives. The picturesque locale is nestled at the base of Mount Jefferson and provides some of the best views Ashe County has to offer. Churches, medical care, and shopping centers...
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9.3
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16 reviews
9.3
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16 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
31%
3 star
6%
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I like the folks at Deerfield Ridge. They treat ME like family but Mom seems to be going downhill quickly there. The help appears nice but I'm not sure they're nurturing her. I would recommend to others....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Situated in the hills of Boone, North Caroline, lies our beautiful home, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Our senior living facility is only two miles from Watauga Medical Center and many primary care physicians. Your loved ones can enjoy exquisite mountain views while living stress free in our...
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22 Floor plans available
6.5
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19 reviews
6.5
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19 reviews
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We were told the chef was a Cracker Barrel. That may be what he did there but he must had been fired. The menu doesn't match what is given most of the time. Food is over cooked to a point you cant bite it or...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Magnificent Care in the Blue Ridge MountainsTucked into a quiet corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a community where you can trade the hassles and chores that come along with life at home for a resort-style life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. We are a...
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My father was in Rose Glen Manor’s Memory Care Wing for almost a year, when he passed. He went there 4 years after the onset of Stroke Induced Dementia (severe and rapidly progressing Dementia). Memory Care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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, Rose Glen Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Rose Glen Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Darby, NC

The average cost of senior living in Darby is $5,692 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedar Rock, NC with an average of $4,940 per month.

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

Darby, NC
$5,692/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,692/mo
$7,045/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,817/mo
Studio
$4,996/mo

Senior living costs in Darby 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: Darby, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarby, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,692/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,045/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,230/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Darby, NC:$5,692/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Darby, NC:$7,045/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Darby, NC:$3,230/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Darby, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Darby 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 average 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
Darby, NC$5,711/mo$5,315/mo+7.4%
North Carolina$4,873/mo$4,714/mo+3.4%
National$4,555/mo$4,458/mo+2.2%
Darby, NC
2024 average cost:$5,711/mo
2023 average cost:$5,315/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,873/mo
2023 average cost:$4,714/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,555/mo
2023 average cost:$4,458/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Darby, 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 Darby.

What families are saying about assisted living in Darby

Recent reviews for assisted living in Darby

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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Forest Ridge in West Jefferson, NC

5.0
Staff was very competent, friendly and showed my loved one much support and guidance. Room was beautiful. I especially liked that each room had it’s own bathroom, making the transition more like home.

Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Granite Falls, NC

4.0
The staff is very friendly and always greets us and the residents. My only complaint is the cost. The activity director, [name removed], is so enthusiastic with the residents, our dad enjoys talking with him! The food is good but dad would prefer more beef options. His room is very roomy and ...
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Darby review score based on 26 family reviews

9.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 1 Darby assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Darby 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

Darby review score compared against nearby cities

9.2
Darby, NC1 facilities
8.5
Bethlehem, NC14 facilities
9.2
Jefferson, NC1 facilities

Darby assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darby assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darby, 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 Darby 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 Darby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Darby, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.3%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.4%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.5%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.8%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.1%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.7%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.8%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Darby 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 Darby Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Darby, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.5%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.7%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.2%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darby 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 Darby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darby, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.5%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
22.4%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Darby 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 Darby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darby, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.6%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.4%
37%
Room service
Room service
20.5%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.4%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darby 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 Darby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darby, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.4%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.6%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.8%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.6%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.3%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.2%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.8%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
25.2%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
20.5%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.8%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.8%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Darby

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

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Forest Ridge, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living and Brookdale Lenoir are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Darby, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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