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Make your home at Gregory's Community Care where innovative care and services are based on traditional values and the changing needs of each individual. Gregory's Community Care offers assisted living to older and disable adults who want to maintain their independence while receiving the services...
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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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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.
West End Retirement Center is a family owned facility that has been in business for over 60 years. Our caregivers have over 50 years of combined experience in senior care and our residents become apart of family. Located near quaint downtown Easley at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,...
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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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My father is doing a lot better since his move into Brookdale. It has been a good change for him and they have been good to him. They take very good care of my father and the community is aways very clean...
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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.
Brookdale Easley is an assisted living community in Easley, South Carolina, partially in the counties of Pitkins and Anderson. Our premiere community offers assistance with activities of daily living in a home-like environment within the peaceful and spirited city of Easley. Easley boasts...
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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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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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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.
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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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, 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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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, 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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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 Polk County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $3,879 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,312 per month.

Assisted living costs in Polk County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Polk County, NC
$3,879/mo
$4,371/mo
$4,119/mo

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

Polk County, NC
$3,879/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Polk County, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,879/mo
$4,524/mo

Assisted living costs in Polk County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,812/mo
Studio
$4,771/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,603/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,424/mo

Senior living costs in Polk County 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: Polk County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePolk County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,879/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,524/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,512/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Polk County, NC:$3,879/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Polk County, NC:$4,524/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Polk County, NC:$3,512/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Polk County, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Polk County 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
Polk County, NC$5,489/mo$4,979/mo+10.3%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Polk County, NC
2024 average cost:$5,489/mo
2023 average cost:$4,979/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Polk 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 Polk County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Polk County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Polk County

Eden Terrace of Spartanburg

5.0
This is a great facility! Eden Terrace staff is friendly and very caring, very responsive to the needs of their residents. It is a friendly and well cared for facility. I would definitely recommend!

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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TerraBella Summit in Greenville, SC

4.0
It's a great experience, staff is incredible and really care about my mom. Actually know my mom, one on one relationship has been fantastic.

Polk County review score based on 445 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 445 reviews of 151 Polk County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Polk 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

Polk County review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Polk County, NC151 facilities
9.0
Columbus, NC9 facilities
9.0
Tryon, NC10 facilities

Review subcategories for Polk 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 445 reviews of 151 Polk County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Polk 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
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.6
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Polk County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County 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
43%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Polk 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 Polk County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk 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 Polk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
29.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk 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 Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk 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 Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
24.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Polk 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 Polk County protect seniors.
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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Oakland Living LLC and TerraBella Hendersonville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Polk County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 192 assisted living facilities near Polk County, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Polk County, North Carolina are Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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