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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Rice Mill, NC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Rice Mill, 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 Rice Mill or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Rice Mill.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Rice Mill for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 16 assisted living facilities in the Rice Mill 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, Weaverville and Erwin.
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9.5
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21 reviews
My loved one was a resident at Mars Hill Manor. We loved the staff. They were very friendly and were great about taking my Mom to meals and tried to get her to go to activities. We wished we had moved her...
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.
Mars Hill Manor is a special place, unlike any other community option in WNC. Located just 15 minutes from Asheville, the town of Mars Hill offers beautiful mountain views and charm only a college town can offer. With 56 apartments, our community sets a higher standard for spacious, residential...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review score
56 reviews
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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8.0
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13 reviews
My loved one feels comfortable and safe. The staff is wonderful and caring. They are extremely helpful to my loved one. The activities and meals are well thought out. The facility is clean and welcoming.
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.
A Life Worth LivingNo one should force you to choose between quality care and independence, especially when you can savor both here at our assisted living and memory care community. As soon as you walk through the front doors, you will notice there’s something different about this place. Maybe...
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.
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.
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, 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.
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...
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Cost of assisted living in Rice Mill, NC
The average cost of senior living in Rice Mill is $4,060 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $2,804 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Rice Mill, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Rice Mill, NC by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rice Mill, 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 Rice Mill.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Rice Mill
Recent reviews for assisted living in Rice Mill
Mars Hill Manor
4.6
Mom has really enjoyed being at MarsHill Manor and the staff is very friendly. The staff that they have are great but not enough staff to care for the residents they have. Mom talks about the food and how good it is.
Governors Bend in Erwin, TN
4.9
The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Brookdale Greeneville
4.8
My mom is also on hospice. They are excellent people and keep me well informed. Always asking if we need anything and if I have any concerns. Brookdale is a little shorthanded as is most places but they still find time to listen to any concerns and address them. So all in all I'm am pleased with ...
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Rice Mill review score based on 29 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 9 Rice Mill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Rice Mill 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
Rice Mill review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Rice Mill 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 29 reviews of 9 Rice Mill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rice Mill 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.Rice Mill, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Rice Mill assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rice Mill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rice Mill, 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 Rice Mill 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 Rice Mill 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
44.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Rice Mill 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 Rice Mill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rice Mill, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rice Mill 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 Rice Mill 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
33.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Rice Mill 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 Rice Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rice Mill 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 Rice Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rice Mill
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 Rice Mill protect seniors.
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Mars Hill Manor, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain and Wilham Ridge Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rice Mill, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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