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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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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...
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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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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.
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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.
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 Hawk Branch, NC

The average cost of senior living in Hawk Branch is $3,335 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sugar Mountain, NC with an average of $3,041 per month.

Independent living costs in Hawk Branch, NC, vs. nearby cities

Hawk Branch, NC
$3,335/mo

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

Hawk Branch, NC
$3,335/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Hawk Branch, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,368/mo
Independent Living
$3,335/mo

Independent living costs in Hawk Branch, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,995/mo
Studio
$3,908/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,092/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,073/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,285/mo

Senior living costs in Hawk Branch 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: Hawk Branch, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHawk Branch, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,335/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,202/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,368/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Hawk Branch, NC:$3,335/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Hawk Branch, NC:$4,202/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Hawk Branch, NC:$4,368/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Hawk Branch, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hawk Branch 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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Independent living cost trends in Hawk Branch, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hawk Branch 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
Hawk Branch, NC$4,049/mo$3,845/mo+5.3%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Hawk Branch, NC
2024 average cost:$4,049/mo
2023 average cost:$3,845/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,600/mo
2023 average cost:$3,416/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Hawk Branch

Recent reviews for independent living in Hawk Branch

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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Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.

Brookdale Bristol

5.0
Our experience with Brookdale Bristol was a very positive one! The facility is clean and well kept, and the people are very friendly. I saw a few communities in the area and Brookdale really impressed me with their activities program. They're definitely worth a look if you're looking into senior ...
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Hawk Branch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hawk Branch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hawk Branch, 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 Hawk Branch 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 Hawk Branch 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
3.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hawk Branch 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 Hawk Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hawk Branch 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 Hawk Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Julian Woods Retirement, Brookdale Bristol and Trinity View Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hawk Branch, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near Hawk Branch, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Hawk Branch, North Carolina is Brookdale Bristol. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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