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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in West Marion, NC
If you’re looking for assisted living in West Marion, 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 West Marion or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in West Marion.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in West Marion for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 34 assisted living facilities in the West Marion area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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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Flesher's Fairview community had a very homey and family orientated feeling to it which we really liked. The rooms at this community are good, they have a little old fashion feeling to them. Some activities...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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, 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 West Marion, NC
The average cost of senior living in West Marion is $3,312 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,312 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in West Marion, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in West Marion, NC vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in West Marion, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in West Marion
Recent reviews for assisted living in West Marion
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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Henderson Care Center in Forest City, NC
4.0
My mom is a resident at Henderson Care Center. I am very pleased with Henderson Care Center and would recommend the facility to others. They keep me informed and as best as I can tell, they take good care of my mom. No complaints. On activities, I'm not sure as I have not seen them.
Oakland Living LLC in Rutherfordton, NC
5.0
It's a nice place with friendly staff, they do a lot of activities, and our [name removed] seems to really like it there.
West Marion assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Marion assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Marion, 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 West Marion 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 West Marion 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
21.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
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 West Marion 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 West Marion 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
17.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Marion 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 West Marion 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
10.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in West Marion 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 West Marion communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Marion 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 West Marion offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
10.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in West Marion
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 West Marion protect seniors.
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Henderson Care Center, Oakland Living LLC and Burke Long Term Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near West Marion, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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