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Photo of Harmony at Reynolds Mountain
99 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
8.9
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55 reviews
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I liked the place and would have kept her there but she said she didn't like it. There were always activities and she did a lot of walking to stay active. I only worried about her getting enough to drink...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Reynolds MountainIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Asheville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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Photo of Brookdale Asheville Overlook
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.5
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33 reviews
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I would recommend to others. No facility is perfect but I'm very pleased overall. Management and health and wellness director very responsive to our needs.
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.
A Nature Lover’s DreamTucked amidst the natural beauty of Asheville, North Carolina, it’s no surprise the new neighbors at your assisted living community are eager to adventure in the great outdoors. You’ll feel right at home as you soak up the sunshine and scenic views on the expansive...
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Photo of Trinity View Retirement Community
44 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.1
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8.1
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I would highly recommend Trinity View Retirement Community to others. They have great staff who are accommodating with everything. The food has not been what my loved one likes. Otherwise, the experience has...
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.
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8.0
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My loved one is a resident at this facility and it has been great!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Photo of Heather Glen Assisted Living
2121 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.5
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8 reviews
7.5
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8 reviews
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I would recommend it for a family style type of living. I liked it because it was small and similar to how my mom's personality is. I really like the staff
Provides: Assisted 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.
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1.0
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6 reviews
1.0
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6 reviews
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My mother has been at Cedar Mountain for three years and I have found everyone to be caring and considerate in their care of her. Last year was especially hard due to Covid but [names removed] went over the...
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.
Cedar Mountain House is an assisted living community located just outside of downtown Brevard, NC. Cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a cozy town filled with tremendous cultural & natural opportunities. Cedar Mountain House is tucked away from the hustle & bustle of in town...
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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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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44 Photos available
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of assisted living in Retreat, NC

The average cost of senior living in Retreat is $3,900 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,098 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Retreat, NC vs. nearby cities

Retreat, NC
$3,900/mo
$3,966/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Retreat, NC vs. the state and national average

Retreat, NC
$3,900/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Retreat vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,900/mo
$5,184/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Retreat, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,805/mo
Studio
$6,239/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,885/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Retreat over time

Retreat, NCNC stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Retreat, 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 Retreat.

What families are saying about assisted living in Retreat

Recent reviews for assisted living in Retreat

Brookdale Asheville Overlook

4.0
Mom only had one week at Brookdale. She had a mini stroke or episode that made us take her to the hospital. They did not want her back at Brookdale because they didn't have the care she needed so we moved her into a skilled nursing facility. She really liked Brookdale for that week so I would ...
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Cedar Mountain House in Brevard, NC

5.0
My sister and I absolutely love all the staff at Cedar Mountain House. They are always very friendly and welcoming and take excellent care of our Mom. We were very thankful to find a place for her after her fall. She has Alzheimer’s and think she has always lived there and they are her lifelong ...
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Trinity View Retirement Community in Arden, NC

5.0
The staff at this facility are all friendly, accommodating, and were/are easy to work with. The food is well done and again very accommodating if you choose to eat in your room. The facilities are clean and well maintained. In my opinion, one would be hard pressed to find a better place. We are ...
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Retreat review score based on 41 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 35 Retreat assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Retreat 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

Retreat review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Retreat, NC35 facilities
7.5
Waynesville, NC34 facilities
7.5
Clyde, NC31 facilities

Review subcategories for Retreat 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 41 reviews of 35 Retreat assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Retreat 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.
Retreat, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Retreat assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Retreat assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Retreat, 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 Retreat 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 Retreat that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Retreat, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Retreat 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 Retreat Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Retreat, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
2.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Retreat 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 Retreat partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Retreat, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
8.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Retreat 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 Retreat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Retreat, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
8.6%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Retreat 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 Retreat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Retreat, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
5.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Retreat

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Retreat protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Brookdale Asheville Overlook and Arbor Terrace of Asheville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Retreat, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 51 assisted living facilities near Retreat, North Carolina. See the full list.

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