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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Blue Ridge Forest, NC

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Assisted living costs in Blue Ridge Forest average about $4,522 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Blue Ridge Forest. Our detailed directory has 86 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
9.1
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23 reviews
9.1
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23 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
22%
3 star
13%
2 star
4%
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4%
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Trinity View was excellent for my mom. They gave her community and helped back to such a stable state that we were able to bring her home with us. The staff is incredible and so friendly. I would definitely...
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
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.8
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40 reviews
8.8
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40 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
25%
3 star
10%
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5%
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0%
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Overall very happy with staff and facility. Treated my father like he was family! I would recommend to others, very caring environment for your family member.
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.
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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8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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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.
5 star
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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
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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Cost of assisted living in Blue Ridge Forest, NC

The average cost of senior living in Blue Ridge Forest is $4,522 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,512 per month.

Assisted living costs in Blue Ridge Forest, NC, vs. nearby cities

Blue Ridge Forest, NC
$4,522/mo

Assisted living costs in Blue Ridge Forest, NC, vs. state and national averages

Blue Ridge Forest, NC
$4,522/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

Assisted living costs in Blue Ridge Forest, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,522/mo
$6,029/mo

Assisted living costs in Blue Ridge Forest, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,295/mo
Studio
$4,309/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,019/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,469/mo

Senior living costs in Blue Ridge Forest 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: Blue Ridge Forest, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlue Ridge Forest, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,522/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$6,029/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,720/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Blue Ridge Forest, NC:$4,522/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Blue Ridge Forest, NC:$6,029/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Blue Ridge Forest, NC:$3,720/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Blue Ridge Forest, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Blue Ridge Forest 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
Blue Ridge Forest, NC$6,088/mo$5,338/mo+14.1%
North Carolina$5,136/mo$4,858/mo+5.7%
National$5,129/mo$4,794/mo+7.0%
Blue Ridge Forest, NC
2024 average cost:$6,088/mo
2023 average cost:$5,338/mo
Percent change:+14.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,136/mo
2023 average cost:$4,858/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,129/mo
2023 average cost:$4,794/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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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

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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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods in Columbus, NC

4.0
The people are wonderful. They just need to replace the carpeting and stop losing clothes now and then. Other than that.....Great place!

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.

Blue Ridge Forest review score based on 29 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 6 Blue Ridge Forest assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Blue Ridge Forest 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

Blue Ridge Forest review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Blue Ridge Forest, NC6 facilities
8.6
Black Mountain, NC16 facilities
8.3
Biltmore Forest, NC21 facilities

Review subcategories for Blue Ridge Forest 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 29 reviews of 6 Blue Ridge Forest assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Blue Ridge Forest 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.
Blue Ridge Forest, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
4.1
Friendliness
3.4
4.2
Care services
3.2
3.8
Staff
3.4
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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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.
Blue Ridge Forest, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
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%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*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.
Blue Ridge Forest, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
51.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
41.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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.
Blue Ridge Forest, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
36.2%
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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.
Blue Ridge Forest, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.3%
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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.
Blue Ridge Forest, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46%
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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 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 Blue Ridge Forest protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Trinity View Retirement Community, Brookdale Asheville Overlook and Wilham Ridge Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Blue Ridge Forest, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near Blue Ridge Forest, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Blue Ridge Forest, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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