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Assisted living costs in Barriers Mill average about $4,693 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 15 communities in Barriers Mill. Our detailed directory has 253 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Staff has been very responsive and gets back to me quickly. Food is mediocre. Activities seem plentiful. Room size is good in my opinion. I was told before my mom went there how great the food was and that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Morningside of Concord is located just off Interstate 85; within a quaint community of families and neighbors.  Just minutes to the hospital and medical offices in one direction and the history of a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, Morningside is proud to offer...
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I have other family members in assisted living centers and all family that visit mom say the same thing. Everyone here is so helpful, pleasant, talkative, smiling and my mom cant say enough about the care,...
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.
Spring Arbor of Albemarle, NC features spacious apartments and a highly dedicated and experienced staff certified in assisted senior living care. Our family of compassionate professionals makes Spring Arbor a place where our residents feel loved, like an extension of family. This day-to-day...
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44 Floor plans available
9.2
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Value for the money (the food options and quality - not good). Overall, Brookdale was kind. What stood out for me was when my mom had her stroke back in [fee removed] he staff the nursing people and the...
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.
Imagine being able to live by your own design, every single day. That means pursuing your passions, forging new friendships and fostering old connections—and living a truly vibrant life. That’s how life is at our community, which is conveniently located just 30 minutes outside Charlotte, North...
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We are extremely pleased with Terra Bella Harrisburg. We appreciate their professionalism, the genuine care of and for the residents, the restaurant like dining room, setting, and the variety activities...
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.
Situated in beautiful Harrisburg, a vibrant single-story community in the Charlotte Metro area, our assisted living community offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment and easy access to shopping, dining and medical services. Senior residents enjoy TerraBella Harrisburg’s welcoming...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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This community is wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone. This community is very clean. The staff are good and they have wonderful meals.My husband is doing much better since moving into this community
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Brookdale has been a great fit for my mom. It has been especially challenging during the pandemic, but they have done a good job of helping my mom settle in and helping me to feel comfortable that she is...
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
The Meadows of Rockwell is a warm, welcoming assisted living community with small-town charm in Rowan County, NC, just minutes away from Salisbury. Our residents enjoy private or companion rooms, each with private baths, in-room climate controls, cable TV, and more. We offer a full activities...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Barriers Mill, NC

The average cost of senior living in Barriers Mill is $4,693 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Landis, NC with an average of $4,377 per month.

Assisted living costs in Barriers Mill, NC, vs. nearby cities

Barriers Mill, NC
$4,693/mo
$4,684/mo

Assisted living costs in Barriers Mill, NC, vs. state and national averages

Barriers Mill, NC
$4,693/mo
U.S. national average
$4,779/mo

Assisted living costs in Barriers Mill, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,693/mo
$5,218/mo

Assisted living costs in Barriers Mill, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,244/mo
Studio
$6,442/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,950/mo

Senior living costs in Barriers Mill 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: Barriers Mill, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarriers Mill, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,693/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,218/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$3,490/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Barriers Mill, NC:$4,693/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Barriers Mill, NC:$5,218/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Barriers Mill, NC:$3,490/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Assisted living costs in Barriers Mill, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Barriers Mill 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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Assisted living cost trends in Barriers Mill, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Barriers Mill 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
Barriers Mill, NC$6,902/mo$5,737/mo+20.3%
North Carolina$5,347/mo$4,978/mo+7.4%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Barriers Mill, NC
2024 average cost:$6,902/mo
2023 average cost:$5,737/mo
Percent change:+20.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,347/mo
2023 average cost:$4,978/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Barriers Mill, NC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Barriers Mill.

What families are saying about assisted living in Barriers Mill

Recent reviews for assisted living in Barriers Mill

Best of Care Assisted Living in Kannapolis, NC

5.0
Best of Care Assisted Living has been a great place. I've felt that the care there has been better than any place that my loved one has been thus far in the Salisbury area. It's actually in Kannapolis. It's a smaller, family owned establishment. The owner even helps out when needed and even ...
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TerraBella Harrisburg

4.5
The daily care staff and the Activities Coordinator are the best. The medical staff / system is the most lacking. Overall, Yes I would recommend TerraBella Harrisburg to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.

Woodhaven Court in Albemarle, NC

5.0
Wonderful Community! Super clean and friendly staff. Everyone makes you feel so welcomed. All the residents are so sweet. We are so happy we choose Woodhaven Court. Highly recommend. They also take Medicaid and that is great!

Barriers Mill review score based on 51 family reviews

9.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 51 reviews of 12 Barriers Mill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barriers Mill review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Barriers Mill review score compared against nearby cities

9.2
Barriers Mill, NC12 facilities
9.5
Mount Pleasant, NC7 facilities
8.8
Locust, NC31 facilities

Review subcategories for Barriers Mill assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 51 reviews of 12 Barriers Mill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Barriers Mill resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Barriers Mill, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Barriers Mill assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barriers Mill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barriers Mill, 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 Barriers Mill 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 Barriers Mill 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
41.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barriers Mill 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 Barriers Mill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barriers Mill, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barriers Mill 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 Barriers Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barriers Mill, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Barriers Mill 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 Barriers Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barriers Mill 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 Barriers Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barriers Mill, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Barriers Mill

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Barriers Mill protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Morningside of Concord, Spring Arbor of Albemarle and Brookdale Concord Parkway are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Barriers Mill, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 15 assisted living facilities near Barriers Mill, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Barriers Mill, North Carolina are Morningside of Concord and Brookdale Concord Parkway. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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