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Assisted living costs in Blue Ridge Forest average about $4,174 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Blue Ridge Forest. Our detailed directory has 61 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 Trinity View Retirement Community
44 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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I would highly recommend Trinity View Retirement Community to others. They have great staff who are accommodating with everything. The food has not been what my loved one likes. Otherwise, the experience has...
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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Photo of Brookdale Asheville Overlook
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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I would recommend to others. No facility is perfect but I'm very pleased overall. Management and health and wellness director very responsive to our needs.
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.
A Nature Lover’s DreamTucked amidst the natural beauty of Asheville, North Carolina, it’s no surprise the new neighbors at your assisted living community are eager to adventure in the great outdoors. You’ll feel right at home as you soak up the sunshine and scenic views on the expansive...
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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, 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.
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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Flesher's Fairview community had a very homey and family orientated feeling to it which we really liked. The rooms at this community are good, they have a little old fashion feeling to them. Some activities...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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, 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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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
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
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, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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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Photo of Chunn's Cove Assisted Living
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 Blue Ridge Forest, NC

The average cost of senior living in Blue Ridge Forest is $4,174 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ruth, NC with an average of $3,382 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Blue Ridge Forest, NC vs. nearby cities

Blue Ridge Forest, NC
$4,174/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Blue Ridge Forest, NC vs. the state and national average

Blue Ridge Forest, NC
$4,174/mo
U.S. national average
$4,637/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Blue Ridge Forest vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,174/mo
$4,902/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Blue Ridge Forest, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,885/mo
Studio
$5,471/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,339/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Blue Ridge Forest over time

Blue Ridge Forest, NCNC stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Blue Ridge Forest, 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 Blue Ridge Forest.

What families are saying about assisted living in Blue Ridge Forest

Recent reviews for assisted living in Blue Ridge Forest

Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park in Hendersonville, NC

4.8
I would highly recommend this community. For the money and cost they are the best community around this area for your loved ones. They have activities like games, movie night, church services and more for the residents.

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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Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville

5.0
I would highly recommend them for my loved one. The community does a great job with the residents. The communication with the staff is great and are responsive. All the residents are vaccinated now. They are starting to open up things more now.

Blue Ridge Forest assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Ridge Forest assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Ridge Forest, 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 Blue Ridge Forest 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 Blue Ridge Forest 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
27.3%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
56.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blue Ridge Forest 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 Blue Ridge Forest Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
9.1%
50.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
9.1%
40.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Ridge Forest 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 Blue Ridge Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
39.5%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
34.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Ridge Forest 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 Blue Ridge Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
41.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Ridge Forest 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 Blue Ridge Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
33.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
46.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
45%
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State regulations for assisted living in Blue Ridge Forest

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Blue Ridge Forest protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Mars Hill Manor and Trinity View Retirement Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Blue Ridge Forest, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

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