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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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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...
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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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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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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Patten, NC

The average cost of senior living in Patten is $4,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, NC with an average of $4,927 per month.

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

Patten, NC
$4,967/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,967/mo
$6,484/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,562/mo
Studio
$4,797/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,562/mo

Senior living costs in Patten 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: Patten, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePatten, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,967/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,484/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Patten, NC:$4,967/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Patten, NC:$6,484/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Patten, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Patten, 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 Patten.

What families are saying about assisted living in Patten

Recent reviews for assisted living in Patten

Henderson Care Center in Forest City, NC

5.0
Overall I would have e to give them a 5 in all categories. They did anything i asked. Went out of their way to help mother. After she passed, they went above by helping me with a bed,a walker and a months payment. I have nothing but good things to say about them

Oakland Living LLC in Rutherfordton, NC

5.0
It had a good rating, and you helped me look at places and she could get a private room, which was a must. The staff are all really nice people, they make sure to keep me aware of what is going on with her and how she is doing. She can be checked out by a nurse practitioner and a doctor any time ...
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Brookdale Forest City

5.0
My Aunt has been with Brookdale for 8 years and at this particular one for almost two years. She has been well taken care of throughout her years living at Brookdale. The staff and Management have always been great to her. I am very happy with Brookdale.

Patten review score based on 5 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 5 reviews of 1 Patten assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Patten 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

Patten review score compared against nearby cities

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Patten assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Patten assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Patten, 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 Patten 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 Patten that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Patten, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.5%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.9%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.1%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.6%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25.4%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.3%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.9%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.2%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Patten 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 Patten Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Patten, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.8%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.3%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Patten 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 Patten partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Patten, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.6%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
12.9%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Patten 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 Patten communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Patten, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.8%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.9%
37%
Room service
Room service
11.4%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.5%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Patten 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 Patten offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Patten, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.1%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.2%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.9%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.8%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.4%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.5%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.4%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.1%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.2%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.8%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
15.2%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
11.4%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.6%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.8%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Patten

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Burke Long Term Care, Burke Long Term Care and Cedarbrook Residential Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Patten, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Patten, North Carolina is Brookdale Forest City. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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