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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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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.
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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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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Cost of assisted living in Dendron, NC

The average cost of senior living in Dendron is $4,454 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,312 per month.

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

Dendron, NC
$4,454/mo
$4,272/mo
$4,412/mo

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

Dendron, NC
$4,454/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,454/mo
$5,295/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,503/mo
Studio
$5,874/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,807/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,676/mo

Senior living costs in Dendron 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: Dendron, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDendron, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,454/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,295/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,553/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Dendron, NC:$4,454/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Dendron, NC:$5,295/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Dendron, NC:$3,553/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dendron, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dendron 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dendron, NC$5,633/mo$5,121/mo+10.0%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Dendron, NC
2024 average cost:$5,633/mo
2023 average cost:$5,121/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
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 Dendron, 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 Dendron.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dendron

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dendron

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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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain in Asheville, NC

5.0
Everything has been great. All aspects of the staff are great. All the nurses are wonderful. [name removed] the Med Tech has been great along with [name removed]. Mom loves the food. I had one issue that was quickly resolved. I will highly recommend.

Brookdale Asheville Overlook

4.9
The facility is a tad bit dated, but it's in very good repair, and there is plenty of outdoor space. The staff have been exceptionally supportive and helpful.

Dendron review score based on 73 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 73 reviews of 32 Dendron assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dendron 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

Dendron review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Dendron, NC32 facilities
7.9
Old Fort, NC37 facilities
7.7
Montreat, NC24 facilities

Review subcategories for Dendron 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 73 reviews of 32 Dendron assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dendron 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.
Dendron, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.0
Friendliness
3.7
4.1
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.0
Meals & dining
3.1
3.6
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.7
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Dendron assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dendron assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dendron, 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 Dendron 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 Dendron that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dendron, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.9%
34.1%
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
28.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dendron 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 Dendron Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dendron, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dendron 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 Dendron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dendron, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dendron 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 Dendron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dendron, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dendron 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 Dendron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dendron, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
21.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dendron

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

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