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Photo of Brookdale Falling Creek
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9.3
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What we like the most about the Brookdale Falling Creek community is the size of the facility is smaller and intimate. My sister likes that about the place. Food needs to be greatly improved according to my...
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.
Savor the Golden YearsWhen you decide to move into our assisted living community in Hickory, North Carolina, you’re doing more than relocating to a new home. You’re embarking on a brand new adventure riddled with warm and friendly neighbors, a wonderfully diverse activity calendar and...
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Many, many thanks to Grace Village for taking such wonderful care of our Dad! Grace Village is not only a beautiful clean place to be, the staff are amazing, compassionate and so very caring for patients!!...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Grace Village Assited Living and Memory CareGrace Village is conveniently located on River Bend Drive in one of Granite Falls vibrant, prestigious neighborhoods. Grace Village is convenient to nearby shops that provide a variety and style to satisfy your most pressing needs or most capricious...
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22 Floor plans available
8.1
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15 reviews
8.1
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This is a really helpful place. I was able to get out of a power chair that I had been in for over 5 years and now I am using a rolater and walking. The staff is really loving and supportive. The room...
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.
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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Cleanliness is Important...but the kindness shown to Mother outweighs that but it is something I noticed. There are only 24 residents at a time, so it is a small facility but friendly. Staff are all very...
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.
Quaker Meadow Family Care Home is located in Morganton, North Carolina. Nestled only 35 minutes from the base of the Blue Ridge Parkway, we enjoy clean air, beautiful scenery, and a small but caring community. We are conveniently located near 1-40, off exit 100, only 5-7 minutes away from the...
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My mom and I feel like part of the family at this community. The staff care a great deal for the residents. This is a small community that does not have a lot of bells and whistles. They take good care of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Burke Long Term Care is an assisted living community located on 40 beautiful acres close to downtown Morganton, North Carolina. We are always available to help our residents since we have staff that is awake and ready to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We offer activities to help our...
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
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.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...
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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.
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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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.
Walden House is a senior living community located in Hickory, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Walden House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Flat Gap, NC

The average cost of senior living in Flat Gap is $3,470 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lawndale, NC with an average of $3,413 per month.

Assisted living costs in Flat Gap, NC, vs. nearby cities

Flat Gap, NC
$3,470/mo
$3,488/mo

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

Flat Gap, NC
$3,470/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Flat Gap, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,470/mo
$4,725/mo

Assisted living costs in Flat Gap, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,732/mo
Studio
$4,534/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,240/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,123/mo

Senior living costs in Flat Gap 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: Flat Gap, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFlat Gap, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,470/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,725/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,575/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Flat Gap, NC:$3,470/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Flat Gap, NC:$4,725/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Flat Gap, NC:$3,575/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Flat Gap, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Flat Gap 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Flat Gap, NC$4,566/mo$4,556/mo+0.2%
North Carolina$5,410/mo$5,059/mo+6.9%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Flat Gap, NC
2024 average cost:$4,566/mo
2023 average cost:$4,556/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,410/mo
2023 average cost:$5,059/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Flat Gap, 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 Flat Gap.

What families are saying about assisted living in Flat Gap

Recent reviews for assisted living in Flat Gap

Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

Brookdale Hickory Northeast

5.0
The staff was attentive, engaging, and genuinely cared. They went above and beyond making this a place my dad would be comfortable. The place is warm and friendly. They care about details and people.

Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn in Claremont, NC

5.0
We had a loved one here for years. We really liked it. We only moved so that she could be closer to family. They were always clean and the staff always friendly. The food was good, and she was really happy there.

Flat Gap review score based on 26 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 15 Flat Gap assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Flat Gap 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

Flat Gap review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Flat Gap, NC15 facilities
8.4
Valdese, NC12 facilities
8.1

Review subcategories for Flat Gap 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 26 reviews of 15 Flat Gap assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Flat Gap 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.
Flat Gap, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.6
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Flat Gap assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Flat Gap assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Flat Gap, 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 Flat Gap 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 Flat Gap that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Flat Gap, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Flat Gap 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 Flat Gap Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Flat Gap, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.3%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Flat Gap 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 Flat Gap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Flat Gap, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Flat Gap 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 Flat Gap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Flat Gap, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Flat Gap 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 Flat Gap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Flat Gap, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Flat Gap

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

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Brookdale Falling Creek, Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and Brookdale Lenoir are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Flat Gap, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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