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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Waynesville, NC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Waynesville.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Waynesville for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 34 assisted living facilities in the Waynesville 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 Brevard, Mills River and Leicester.
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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
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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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, 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.
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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.
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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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 Waynesville, NC
The average cost of senior living in Waynesville is $3,287 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,098 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waynesville, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waynesville, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Waynesville, NC by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waynesville, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Waynesville
Recent reviews for assisted living in Waynesville
Heather Glen Assisted Living in Arden, NC
5.0
The staff at Heather Glen Assisted Living are great and the residents here get great care.
I would definitely recommend this facility to others.
Waynesville assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waynesville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville 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 Waynesville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waynesville, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
9.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Waynesville 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 Waynesville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waynesville, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
13.6%
51.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
9.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waynesville 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 Waynesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waynesville, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Waynesville 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 Waynesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waynesville, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
4.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waynesville 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 Waynesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waynesville, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
4.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
9.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
4.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
4.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
4.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
4.5%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
4.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waynesville
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 Waynesville protect seniors.
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Heather Glen Assisted Living, The Hermitage and Creekside Villas are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Waynesville, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Waynesville
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- Mills River, North Carolina
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