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Assisted living costs in Big Pine average about $3,814 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 25 communities in Big Pine. Our detailed directory has 89 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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Photo of Harmony at Reynolds Mountain
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2121 Floor plans available
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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain is very friendly. You feel at home the minute you walk in. Everything looked clean and well-kept. It looked like they had plenty of activities. You find anything you would like...
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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She is very happy there. The staff is very attentive and kind.The therapists are proactive and are great at keeping me informed as to her program and progress. All are upbeat and friendly. The staff...
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.
Mars Hill Manor is a special place, unlike any other community option in WNC. Located just 15 minutes from Asheville, the town of Mars Hill offers beautiful mountain views and charm only a college town can offer. With 56 apartments, our community sets a higher standard for spacious, residential...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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, 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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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.
Photo of Angel House Vi
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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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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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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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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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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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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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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.
River Bend Assisted Living focuses on compassion, community, and tailored care. We are here to give families peace of mind and help seniors feel their best.
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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Big Pine, NC

The average cost of senior living in Big Pine is $3,814 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,098 per month.

Assisted living costs in Big Pine, NC, vs. nearby cities

Big Pine, NC
$3,814/mo
$4,226/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Pine, NC, vs. state and national averages

Big Pine, NC
$3,814/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Pine, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,814/mo
$5,054/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Pine, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,800/mo
Studio
$6,389/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,609/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,777/mo

Senior living costs in Big Pine 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: Big Pine, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Pine, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,814/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,054/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,254/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Big Pine, NC:$3,814/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Big Pine, NC:$5,054/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Big Pine, NC:$3,254/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Big Pine, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Pine 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 Big Pine, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Big Pine 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
Big Pine, NC$5,503/mo$5,221/mo+5.4%
North Carolina$5,347/mo$4,978/mo+7.4%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Big Pine, NC
2024 average cost:$5,503/mo
2023 average cost:$5,221/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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 Big Pine, 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 Big Pine.

What families are saying about assisted living in Big Pine

Recent reviews for assisted living in Big Pine

Wellington Manor Assisted Living in Newport, TN

4.6
We toured assisted living homes in three states before choosing Wellington Manor. It felt like divine providence to find a good quality facility with memory care so close to us and at a price we could afford. We liked the small size and the focus on faith. The staff is dedicated and the ...
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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain in Asheville, NC

5.0
Everything has been great. All aspects of the staff are great. All the nurses are wonderful. [name removed] the Med Tech has been great along with [name removed]. Mom loves the food. I had one issue that was quickly resolved. I will highly recommend.

Mars Hill Manor

5.0
Very happy to serve me with no earlier notice I was showing up to eat with my mom. The food was very delicious. Her room always looks cared for and my mother seems to enjoy making new friends and playing Bingo

Big Pine assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Pine assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Pine, 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 Big Pine 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 Big Pine 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
25%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Pine 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 Big Pine Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Pine, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
10%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Pine 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 Big Pine 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
10%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Pine 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 Big Pine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Pine 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 Big Pine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
10%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Big Pine

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 Big Pine protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Mars Hill Manor and Elderberry Health Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Big Pine, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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