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Photo of Harmony at Reynolds Mountain
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2121 Floor plans available
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I liked the place and would have kept her there but she said she didn't like it. There were always activities and she did a lot of walking to stay active. I only worried about her getting enough to drink...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Reynolds MountainIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Asheville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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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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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...

Cost of assisted living in Elk Mountain, NC

The average cost of senior living in Elk Mountain is $3,969 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $2,804 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elk Mountain, NC vs. nearby cities

Elk Mountain, NC
$3,969/mo
$3,969/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elk Mountain, NC vs. the state and national average

Elk Mountain, NC
$3,969/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elk Mountain vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,969/mo
$4,698/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Elk Mountain, NC by room type

Studio
$7,678/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,800/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,158/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Elk Mountain over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elk Mountain, 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 Elk Mountain.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elk Mountain

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elk Mountain

Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park in Hendersonville, NC

4.8
I would highly recommend this community. For the money and cost they are the best community around this area for your loved ones. They have activities like games, movie night, church services and more for the residents.

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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Brookdale Asheville Overlook

4.0
Mom only had one week at Brookdale. She had a mini stroke or episode that made us take her to the hospital. They did not want her back at Brookdale because they didn't have the care she needed so we moved her into a skilled nursing facility. She really liked Brookdale for that week so I would ...
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Elk Mountain assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Mountain assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Mountain, 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 Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain 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
21.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.8%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
5.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain 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
10.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain 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
5.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
5.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
5.3%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
5.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
5.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
5.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
5.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elk Mountain

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Elk Mountain protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Mars Hill Manor, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain and Brookdale Asheville Overlook are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Elk Mountain, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

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