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Cost of assisted living in Highlands, NC

The average cost of senior living in Highlands is $5,093 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Webster, NC with an average of $4,694 per month.

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

Highlands, NC

$5,093/mo

North Carolina state

$6,196/mo

U.S. national average

$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living

$5,093/mo

Memory Care

$6,181/mo

Independent Living

$3,522/mo

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

Semi-Private

$3,629/mo

Studio

$4,733/mo

1 Bedroom

$5,747/mo

Senior living costs in Highlands 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: Highlands, NC

Column state: North Carolina

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Highlands, NC	North Carolina	U.S.
Assisted Living	$5,093/mo	$6,196/mo	$5,830/mo
Memory Care	$6,181/mo	$7,410/mo	$6,999/mo
Independent Living	$3,522/mo	$3,534/mo	$3,520/mo

Assisted Living

Highlands, NC:$5,093/mo

North Carolina:$6,196/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Memory Care

Highlands, NC:$6,181/mo

North Carolina:$7,410/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Independent Living

Highlands, NC:$3,522/mo

North Carolina:$3,534/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Highlands, 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 Highlands.

Private income options in North Carolina

Find ways to combine private income sources to pay for assisted living.

VA benefits in North Carolina

Learn how ample VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for assisted living.

Medicare and Medicaid in North Carolina

Consider Medicaid and/or Medicare to reduce assisted living costs.

What families are saying about assisted living in Highlands

Recent reviews for assisted living in Highlands

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0

My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...

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 ...

Brookdale Anderson

4.1

Facility needs updating Staff is amazing! Menu was inconsistent, almost daily. Servers were inconsistent. Tablecloths were not washed regularly. Grounds need updating, the great staff makes up for the age of the facility.

Highlands assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highlands assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highlands, 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 Highlands 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 Highlands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Highlands, NCNational

Full medication management

31.6%

45.5%

Doctor on call

24.3%

29.6%

24-Hour awake staff

95.7%

91.5%

Diabetic care

96.3%

93.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

33.8%

49.4%

Home care agency on-site

12.3%

26.2%

Non-ambulatory care

95.8%

91.1%

Respite or short term stays

36.6%

41.2%

Hospice available on-site

34.7%

45.9%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Highlands 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 Highlands Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Highlands, NCNational

Dementia behaviors care

30%

44.5%

Specialized memory care training for staff

11.9%

28.4%

Secured community and/or wander guard

21.5%

35.7%

Memory care only community

4.4%

11.9%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highlands 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 Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Highlands, NCNational

Nutritionist / dietician

15.3%

23.9%

Low / no sodium

16.2%

35.8%

No sugar

14.3%

32.7%

Vegetarian

12.2%

31.9%

Pureed meals

8.3%

16.3%

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Availability of select dining options in Highlands 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 Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Highlands, NCNational

Professional chef

7.6%

27.6%

Restaurant style dining

14.3%

37%

Room service

12.7%

32.2%

Anytime dining

3.9%

15.7%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Highlands 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 Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Highlands, NCNational

Activity director

23.5%

40.4%

Pet-focused programs

12.4%

27%

Community service programs

11%

26.6%

Devotional activities on-site

38.7%

43.1%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

23.8%

42.9%

Outings / off-site activities

32.8%

45.5%

Piano or organ

21.6%

36.1%

Arts and crafts center

13.4%

31.2%

Educational speakers / life long learning

12.4%

33.2%

Clubs / games / karaoke

22%

40.7%

Live performances

22.4%

40.9%

Dances

12.7%

26.8%

Fitness center

5.2%

21.5%

Fitness classes

22%

40%

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State regulations for assisted living in Highlands

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 Highlands protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulations Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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