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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Carolina is $6,196, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Fairfax area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Brookdale Sandy Springs
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44 Floor plans available
9.7
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Everyone is friendly and approachable. All areas are very clean. Pleasant scents throughout the facility. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Home Sweet HomeCommunity events and programs are an integral part of life here at our assisted living and memory care community in the beautiful town of Maryville, Tennessee. Surrounded by beautiful common rooms and spacious accommodations, you can savor everything life has to offer while we...
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9.3
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12 reviews
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12 reviews
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I had my parents answer these as I have not been to this facility however they moved in a [date removed] and absolutely love it. They like the activities that are offered as far as having a lot to do right...
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.
At Asbury Place Maryville, our senior assisted living services will provide you with just the right amount of care and support. Get back to spending your time with family and friends having fun, and not running errands. Let our caring, dedicated team of associates and assisted living services...
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Photo of Brookdale Browns Creek
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11 Floor plan available
9.2
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41 reviews
9.2
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Brookdale Browns Creek is a small community that makes it feel like a family. The staff are always kind and responsive, and respectful of residents and their families.
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.
A Place to Call HomeIf you are eager to exchange the hedge clippers and laundry basket for a carefree retirement full of exciting activities and genuine friendships, you are going to love living at our assisted living community. Nestled in a beautiful building in Maryville, Tennessee, you can...
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5+. Clover Hill was a prayer answered after dealing with [community name removed] . Skip, administrator and his personnel go above and beyond for the resident care. My mother and all the residents are...
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.
Clover Hill Senior Living | Maryville is a state-of-the-art 26,000 square-foot assisted living community. We also offer Alzheimer and dementia care in a secure environment. Nestled in a private, pastoral setting, the surroundings echo the natural beauty of Blount County. The land surrounding the...
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I would rate all those categories a 5. Liberty is a great place. We are very pleased with the care Mom receives there. We chose this facility because of the friendly staff, it is kept very clean and mom...
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.
We are a 28 bed home for the aged located in downtown Maryville, TN. We offer semi-private and private rooms and currently have beds available in both. We specialize in helping veterans and widows of veterans get additional benefits by working directly with local Veteran Service Officers. We have...
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So far, I would give a 5 in all areas. We're very pleased with Shannondale, it has been a very positive experience so far.
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.
Shannondale of Maryville opened in March of 2002. We are a Membership Based Community offering Continuing Care to our residents. Our 34-acre campus offers 66 Independent Living Homes & Villas and 89 Retirement Center Apartments -Though each of our facilities is unique in character they are...
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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.
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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 Fairfax, NC

The average cost of senior living in North Carolina is $6,196 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in North Carolina vs. 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 state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeNorth CarolinaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$6,196/mo$5,830/mo6.3% above national median
Memory Care$7,410/mo$6,999/mo5.9% above national median
Independent Living$3,534/mo$3,520/mo0.4% above national median
Assisted Living
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.3% above national median
Memory Care
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.9% above national median
Independent Living
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:0.4% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fairfax, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Fairfax

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fairfax

Clover Hill Senior Living in Maryville, TN

5.0
Housekeeping, lots of activities and even out to eat if you are able. Staff that I have seen are very sweet to the residents. I would recommend this facility to friends and family.

Asbury Place Maryville

5.0
The staff is great and very caring and they make sure all their patients are taken care of. My Mom, [name removed], is out there and she loves it. Plus, I'm less than 5 min from my house to her in case of an emergency. I don't have to worry about her because the staff checks on her regularly. We ...
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Brookdale Sandy Springs in Maryville, TN

5.0
My mom and dad recently moved into Brookdale at Sandy Springs. They were not intending to move but life required the change. To say that my mom and dad are happy is an understatement. They have so many new friends, activities to choose from, wonderful food and an amazing staff to assist them ...
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Fairfax review score based on 1,992 family reviews

8.6
Review score44 facilities1992 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1992 reviews of 44 Fairfax assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairfax 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

Fairfax review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Fairfax, NC44 facilities
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Review subcategories for Fairfax 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 1,992 reviews of 44 Fairfax assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fairfax 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.
Fairfax, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.1
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.2
4.2
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Fairfax assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairfax, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.2%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.1%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.7%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.8%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.2%
45.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfax 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 Fairfax Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairfax, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.4%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.9%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.9%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfax 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 Fairfax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfax, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.3%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
43.6%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.4%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax 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 Fairfax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfax, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
37%
Room service
Room service
40.3%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax 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 Fairfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfax, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.3%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.5%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.1%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.2%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.1%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.3%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
43.9%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.1%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fairfax

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