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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Swain County, NC
If you’re looking for independent living in the Swain County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Swain County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 35 independent living facilities in Swain County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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.
Parkview is an independent living community designed to meet the needs of a wide range of seniors. Our states of the art communications system along with other personal services help residents maintain their independence and dignity much longer. We are located in historic Fountain City in a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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
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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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Swain County, NC
The average cost of senior living in Swain County is $3,016 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Andrews, NC with an average of $2,937 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Swain County, NC vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Swain County, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Swain County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Swain County, NC by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Swain County
Recent reviews for independent living in Swain County
Knoxville High Independent Living
4.7
The place is very clean, and very very beautiful. Everybody here is very nice. Once person after another takes care of each other. The people are very caring and make newcomers feel welcome. It's a great place to live. They have security guards, which makes me feel very safe. We have ...
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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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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 ...
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Swain County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swain County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swain County, 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 Swain County 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 Swain County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swain County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Swain County 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 Swain County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swain County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swain County 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 Swain County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swain County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Park Place of Fountain City, Atria Weston Place and Park Place of West Knoxville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Swain County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near Swain County, North Carolina. See the full list.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Swain County
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- Townsend, Tennessee
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- Cherokee, North Carolina
- Walland, Tennessee
- Pinnacle, Tennessee
- Kinzel Springs, Tennessee
- Indian Hills, North Carolina
- Gay, North Carolina
- Oconaluftee Indian Village, North Carolina
- Whittier, North Carolina
- Addie, North Carolina
- Nellie, North Carolina
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