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My Aunt lived here for a few weeks. Eventually, she needed a different type of care that wasn’t offered so we moved her somewhere else. However, while she was here everything went well. The staff seemed to...
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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.
Carriage House of Taylors is an affordable, all-inclusive assisted living community nestled in the cozy town of Taylors, South Carolina. Situated in Greenville County less than two hours from Charlotte, NC to the north and Atlanta, GA to the south, Carriage House of Taylors is a warm, supportive...
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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
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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.
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We chose Southern Oaks because they were the only assisted living facility we looked at that said they would be willing to accommodate my uncle’s need for CPAP oxygen. In addition to that, I like that the...
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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.
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.
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My Mother has been a resident of Shepherds Care for many years, starting in the general population and now in the Memory Care Unit. Given the lengthy duration of her residency, I have had numerous...
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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.
When little things you or your loved one normally took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offers e perfect residential alternative.Shepherd's Care provides needed assistance while enabling residents to maintain feelings of independence and privacy.We...

Cost of assisted living in Swainsville, NC

The average cost of senior living in Swainsville is $4,114 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ruth, NC with an average of $3,375 per month.

Assisted living costs in Swainsville, NC, vs. nearby cities

Swainsville, NC
$4,114/mo
$4,033/mo

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

Swainsville, NC
$4,114/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,114/mo
$4,704/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,068/mo
Studio
$4,962/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,133/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,627/mo

Senior living costs in Swainsville 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: Swainsville, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwainsville, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,114/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,704/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,234/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Swainsville, NC:$4,114/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Swainsville, NC:$4,704/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Swainsville, NC:$3,234/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Swainsville, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Swainsville 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
Swainsville, NC$5,068/mo$4,722/mo+7.3%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Swainsville, NC
2024 average cost:$5,068/mo
2023 average cost:$4,722/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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 Swainsville, 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 Swainsville.

What families are saying about assisted living in Swainsville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Swainsville

Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

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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Swainsville review score based on 716 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 716 reviews of 168 Swainsville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Swainsville 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

Swainsville review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Swainsville, NC168 facilities
8.0
Lattimore, NC201 facilities
7.7
Mooresboro, NC18 facilities

Review subcategories for Swainsville 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 716 reviews of 168 Swainsville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Swainsville 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
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Swainsville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swainsville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swainsville, 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 Swainsville 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 Swainsville 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
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.2%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Swainsville 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 Swainsville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swainsville, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swainsville 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 Swainsville 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
26.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Swainsville 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 Swainsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swainsville 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 Swainsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swainsville, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
47%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Swainsville

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

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Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Manning Square and Morningside of Gastonia are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Swainsville, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 205 assisted living facilities near Swainsville, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Swainsville, North Carolina are Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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