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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Olive Grove, NC

The average cost of senior living in Olive Grove is $3,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lawndale, NC with an average of $3,413 per month.

Assisted living costs in Olive Grove, NC, vs. nearby cities

Olive Grove, NC
$3,614/mo
$3,666/mo
$3,588/mo

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

Olive Grove, NC
$3,614/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Olive Grove, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,614/mo
$4,646/mo

Assisted living costs in Olive Grove, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,325/mo
Studio
$4,645/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,363/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,424/mo

Senior living costs in Olive Grove 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: Olive Grove, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOlive Grove, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,614/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,646/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,565/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Olive Grove, NC:$3,614/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Olive Grove, NC:$4,646/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Olive Grove, NC:$3,565/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Olive Grove, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Olive Grove 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
Olive Grove, NC$4,129/mo$5,171/mo-20.2%
North Carolina$4,978/mo$4,740/mo+5.0%
National$4,973/mo$4,631/mo+7.4%
Olive Grove, NC
2024 average cost:$4,129/mo
2023 average cost:$5,171/mo
Percent change:-20.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,978/mo
2023 average cost:$4,740/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,973/mo
2023 average cost:$4,631/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Olive Grove, 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 Olive Grove.

What families are saying about assisted living in Olive Grove

Recent reviews for assisted living in Olive Grove

Springs of Catawba in Hickory, NC

4.0
I visited several facilities, some closer to my home, some newer, but the turning point for me was the people I met at Springs of Catawba. After talking to [Removed], I knew Springs of Catawba was the right place. Julie was caring, warm, understood the situation and her positive energy ...
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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.

Somerset Court of Cherryville

4.0
My only concern has been, when my mom is asked something, the attendant asking, to willingly accepts no for an answer. Most of why my mom is there is because she sets and does nothing, until her muscles turned to mush. It was easier for her not to eat, than to get up and fix something to eat.

Olive Grove assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Olive Grove assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Olive Grove, 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 Olive Grove 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 Olive Grove 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
25.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Olive Grove 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 Olive Grove Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Olive Grove, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Olive Grove 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 Olive Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Olive Grove, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Olive Grove 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 Olive Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Olive Grove, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
7.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Olive Grove 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 Olive Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Olive Grove, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Olive Grove

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