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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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, Independent 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.
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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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
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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Dentons, NC

The average cost of senior living in Dentons is $3,773 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dillsboro, NC with an average of $3,229 per month.

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

Dentons, NC
$3,773/mo
$3,999/mo

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

Dentons, NC
$3,773/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,773/mo
$4,258/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,177/mo
Studio
$5,054/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,747/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,904/mo

Senior living costs in Dentons 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: Dentons, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDentons, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,773/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,258/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,018/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Dentons, NC:$3,773/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Dentons, NC:$4,258/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Dentons, NC:$3,018/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dentons, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Dentons

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dentons

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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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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Dentons review score based on 206 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 206 reviews of 58 Dentons assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dentons 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

Dentons review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Dentons, NC58 facilities
8.9
Andrews, NC55 facilities
8.4
Robbinsville, NC80 facilities

Review subcategories for Dentons 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 206 reviews of 58 Dentons assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dentons 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.
Dentons, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Dentons assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dentons assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dentons, 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 Dentons 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 Dentons that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dentons, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.6%
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
60.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dentons 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 Dentons Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dentons, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dentons 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 Dentons partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dentons, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dentons 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 Dentons communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dentons, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dentons 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 Dentons offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dentons, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
32.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dentons

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