10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elf, NC

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Elf Independent Living Facilities | 299 Reviews

Cost of independent living in Elf, NC

The average cost of senior living in Elf is $3,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rainbow Springs, NC with an average of $2,928 per month.

Independent living costs in Elf, NC, vs. nearby cities

Elf, NC

$3,409/mo

Hayesville, NC

$3,333/mo

Andrews, NC

$2,937/mo

Independent living costs in Elf, NC, vs. state and national averages

Elf, NC

$3,409/mo

North Carolina state

$3,609/mo

U.S. national average

$4,073/mo

Independent living costs in Elf, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$3,032/mo

Memory Care

$4,056/mo

Independent Living

$3,409/mo

Independent living costs in Elf, NC, by floor plan type

Studio

$2,899/mo

1 Bedroom

$3,400/mo

2 Bedroom

$4,265/mo

Detached Cottage/Bungalow

$3,675/mo

Senior living costs in Elf 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: Elf, NC

Column state: North Carolina

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Elf, NC	North Carolina	U.S.
Independent Living	$3,409/mo	$3,609/mo	$4,073/mo
Assisted Living	$3,032/mo	$4,273/mo	$4,614/mo
Memory Care	$4,056/mo	$5,171/mo	$5,375/mo

Independent Living

Elf, NC:$3,409/mo

North Carolina:$3,609/mo

U.S.:$4,073/mo

Assisted Living

Elf, NC:$3,032/mo

North Carolina:$4,273/mo

U.S.:$4,614/mo

Memory Care

Elf, NC:$4,056/mo

North Carolina:$5,171/mo

U.S.:$5,375/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Elf

Recent reviews for independent living in Elf

Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0

I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...

Ashton Senior Living in Gainesville, GA

4.6

It's been a very good experience. The staff is very friendly. Overall the care is very good, and the facility is beautiful. Right now with the pandemic, they're a little bit understaffed. But they do still stay on top of things.

Myrtle Terraces in Gainesville, GA

5.0

The place to live. I would like to take this opportunity to share information about Myrtle Terraces. I cannot tell you just how wonderful it is living here. The staff is so pleasant and will go out of their way to he!p with whatever we might need. We have quite a few functions, like pot luck ...

Elf independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elf independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elf, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elf independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elf partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Elf, NCNational

Nutritionist / dietician

5.3%

20.5%

Low / no sodium

26.3%

34.1%

No sugar

26.3%

31.5%

Vegetarian

15.8%

33.6%

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Availability of select dining options in Elf independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elf communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Elf, NCNational

Professional chef

21.1%

36.5%

Restaurant style dining

31.6%

43.5%

Room service

21.1%

36.9%

Anytime dining

5.3%

17.4%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Elf independent 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 independent living communities in Elf offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Elf, NCNational

Activity director

47.4%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

10.5%

28.4%

Community service programs

26.3%

32.8%

Devotional activities on-site

47.4%

49.3%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

36.8%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

47.4%

54.9%

Piano or organ

26.3%

43.1%

Arts and crafts center

31.6%

37.7%

Educational speakers / life long learning

31.6%

41.7%

Clubs / games / karaoke

31.6%

47.5%

Live performances

36.8%

47.3%

Dances

15.8%

32.6%

Fitness center

26.3%

39.8%

Fitness classes

31.6%

47%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Smoky Springs, Belvedere Commons of Seneca and Gardens of Gainesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elf, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 22 independent living facilities near Elf, North Carolina. See the full list.

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“Our Senior Living Advisor, Rochelle, was very professional and so helpful in finding a memory care facility for my dad that would meet his needs.”

- Mike Cagwin

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elf, NC

Elf Independent Living Facilities | 299 Reviews

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Cost of independent living in Elf, NC

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Independent living costs in Elf, NC, vs. state and national averages

Independent living costs in Elf, NC, vs. other senior living options

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Senior living costs in Elf vs. state and national costs

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What families are saying about independent living in Elf

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