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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Retreat, NC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Retreat, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Retreat or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Retreat.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Retreat for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 35 assisted living facilities in the Retreat area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Asheville, Fletcher and Arden.
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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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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Retreat, NC
The average cost of senior living in Retreat is $3,644 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
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Retreat, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Retreat vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Retreat, NC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Retreat over time
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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.
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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 42 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 42 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
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 42 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
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Brookdale Asheville Overlook and Trinity View Retirement Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Retreat, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 35 assisted living facilities near Retreat, North Carolina. See the full list.
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