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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Higgins, NC
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Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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Flesher's Fairview community had a very homey and family orientated feeling to it which we really liked. The rooms at this community are good, they have a little old fashion feeling to them. Some activities...
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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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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...
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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.
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
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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
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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 Higgins, NC
The average cost of senior living in Higgins is $4,205 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,312 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Higgins, NC vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Higgins, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Higgins
Recent reviews for assisted living in Higgins
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!
The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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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.
Higgins review score based on 272 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 272 reviews of 107 Higgins assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Higgins 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
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Review subcategories for Higgins 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 272 reviews of 107 Higgins assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Higgins 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.Higgins, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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4.1
Value for cost*
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Higgins assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Higgins assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Higgins, 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 Higgins 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 Higgins 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
33.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Higgins 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 Higgins 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
32.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Higgins 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 Higgins 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
16.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Higgins 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 Higgins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
22.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Higgins 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 Higgins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Higgins
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 Higgins protect seniors.
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Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Colonial Heights and Wellington Manor Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Higgins, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 136 assisted living facilities near Higgins, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Higgins, North Carolina is Brookdale Johnson City. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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