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Photo of Harmony at Reynolds Mountain
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2121 Floor plans available
8.9
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56 reviews
8.9
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56 reviews
5 star
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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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1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
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The community is very friendly. My mom enjoys all of the social activities. The food is really good and nicely presented. The only drawback might be that there aren't extensive outdoor walking/ exercise...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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After having lived in a home for 50 years the thought of moving to a retirement community was uncomfortable. After 6 months it has become a most enjoyable New Life. Food is excellent, any problems of which...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Fairway Hills, NC

The average cost of senior living in Fairway Hills is $3,998 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bryson City, NC with an average of $3,032 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairway Hills, NC vs. nearby cities

Fairway Hills, NC
$3,998/mo
$3,847/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairway Hills, NC vs. the state and national average

Fairway Hills, NC
$3,998/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairway Hills vs. other types of senior living

$4,623/mo
Independent Living
$3,998/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fairway Hills, NC by room type

Studio
$7,678/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,450/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,158/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Fairway Hills over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Fairway Hills

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairway Hills

College Walk Retirement Ctr in Brevard, NC

4.0
This community does offer a lot of activities and amenities. This feels like an upscale community. They have a formal dining room where the wait staff take your order and then bring the meal to you. They offer computers for the residents to use. The staff were friendly and helpful. This ...
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Ardenwoods

4.9
We picked this community, because it had more overall of the things that my mom was looking for. I can say that I like it there. Also, I feel that working remotely, it's hard for you to get a real idea of what's available here. There are many places here that I wasn't aware of until I looked for ...
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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain in Asheville, NC

5.0
My view was a big reason for moving to Harmony. My living room and balcony look out at the Asheville mountains. No matter the season, the view brings joy and peace. There are numerous activities. I can choose to participate in those that I enjoy, including book groups, discussions on current ...
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Fairway Hills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairway Hills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairway Hills, 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 Fairway Hills 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 Fairway Hills 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
12.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairway Hills 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 Fairway Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairway Hills 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 Fairway Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairway Hills, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.1%
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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Ardenwoods and Spicewood Cottages Elms are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairway Hills, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Fairway Hills, North Carolina. See the full list.

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