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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.
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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I have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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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
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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.
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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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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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
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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.
Piedmont Village at Newton is an assisted living community located in Newton, NC. The city of Newton is located in Catawba County and is home to about 13,000 people. Newton is a small town where residents can enjoy going out for relaxing walks, going to run errands, or relaxing in the comfort of...
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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.
Heath House is a senior living community located in Lincolnton, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Heath 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, 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.
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.
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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Mc Dowell County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mc Dowell County is $5,401 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, NC with an average of $4,677 per month.

Assisted living costs in Mc Dowell County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Mc Dowell County, NC
$5,401/mo

Assisted living costs in Mc Dowell County, NC, vs. state and national averages

Mc Dowell County, NC
$5,401/mo
U.S. national average
$5,805/mo

Assisted living costs in Mc Dowell County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,645/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,430/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mc Dowell County, 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 Mc Dowell County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mc Dowell County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mc Dowell County

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!

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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Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Mc Dowell County review score based on 296 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 296 reviews of 125 Mc Dowell County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mc Dowell County 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

Mc Dowell County review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Mc Dowell County, NC125 facilities
8.3
Spruce Pine, NC112 facilities
6.3
Burnsville, NC17 facilities

Review subcategories for Mc Dowell County 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 296 reviews of 125 Mc Dowell County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mc Dowell County 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.
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Cleanliness
3.5
3.7
Friendliness
3.5
3.8
Care services
3.3
3.4
Staff
3.4
3.6
Meals & dining
3.2
3.3
Activities
3.1
3.3
Value for cost*
3.3
3.4
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Mc Dowell County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Dowell County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Dowell County, 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 Mc Dowell County 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 Mc Dowell County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mc Dowell County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.4%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.2%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mc Dowell County 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 Mc Dowell County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mc Dowell County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.2%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.2%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mc Dowell County 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 Mc Dowell County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Dowell County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24.8%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.4%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.2%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Dowell County 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 Mc Dowell County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Dowell County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Dowell County 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 Mc Dowell County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Dowell County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.4%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.8%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mc Dowell County

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 Mc Dowell County protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Burke Long Term Care, Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City and Brookdale Forest City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mc Dowell County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 125 assisted living facilities near Mc Dowell County, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Mc Dowell County, North Carolina is Brookdale Forest City. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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