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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Brief, NC

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Assisted living costs in Brief average about $4,925 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in Brief. Our detailed directory has 67 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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Last Updated: 12/12/25
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Photo of TerraBella Indian Trail
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
Review score
30 reviews
8.8
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30 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
20%
3 star
10%
2 star
13%
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13%
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The staff is very personable and attentive. They take time to sit and talk with your loved one. The rooms are beautiful and updated with spacious bathrooms. Very pleased with Terra Bella and my loved one 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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Photo of Cadence at Mint Hill by Cogir
4141 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.7
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22 reviews
8.7
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22 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
32%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
9%
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The staff was ok, but didn't keep her from walking and falling with ER visits. Activities were mostly having her watch TV. Food was fine, but didn't make her eat and she needed the nourishment. For a large...
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.
Set in Mint Hill, a budding suburb just east of Charlotte, North Carolina, Cadence Senior Living offers a vibrant residential community for seniors throughout the Mecklenburg County area. The community’s location provides easy access to all that Mint Hill has to offer, including parks,...
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Photo of The Little Flower
44 Photos available
8.5
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7 reviews
8.5
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7 reviews
5 star
86%
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0%
3 star
14%
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The facility, administrator and staff exceeded my expectations. They were so kind and accommodating to my Dad. They were genuine and provided excellent care. The community was inviting and beautiful. It...
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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Photo of Mint Hill Senior Living
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17%
4 star
33%
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0%
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The entire staff were easy to work with and always very nice. They have healthy good food. They offer daily activities. The community is clean and I would recommend it.
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Mint Hill Senior Living offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mint Hill Senior Living, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents...
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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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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 Brief, NC

The average cost of senior living in Brief is $4,925 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakboro, NC with an average of $4,446 per month.

Assisted living costs in Brief, NC, vs. nearby cities

Brief, NC
$4,924/mo
$4,938/mo
$4,639/mo

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

Brief, NC
$4,924/mo
U.S. national average
$4,781/mo

Assisted living costs in Brief, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,924/mo
$5,215/mo

Assisted living costs in Brief, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,656/mo
Studio
$4,977/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,093/mo

Senior living costs in Brief 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: Brief, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrief, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,924/mo$4,436/mo$4,781/mo
Memory Care$5,215/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living$3,373/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Brief, NC:$4,924/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Memory Care
Brief, NC:$5,215/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Brief, NC:$3,373/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Assisted living costs in Brief, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Brief 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.

Brief, NCNC stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Brief, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Brief 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
Brief, NC$5,056/mo$5,263/mo-3.9%
North Carolina$4,936/mo$4,728/mo+4.4%
National$4,875/mo$4,585/mo+6.3%
Brief, NC
2024 average cost:$5,056/mo
2023 average cost:$5,263/mo
Percent change:-3.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,936/mo
2023 average cost:$4,728/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,875/mo
2023 average cost:$4,585/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Brief, 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 Brief.

What families are saying about assisted living in Brief

Recent reviews for assisted living in Brief

TerraBella Little Avenue in Charlotte, NC

5.0
We like TerraBella Little Avenue because the facility was smaller than the other ones that we visited. It seemed like the best fit for my loved one. I would recommend this facility to others.

Brookdale Monroe Square

4.8
Overall, we are pleased with the residence and service. We feel that our resident is safe and taken care of. If we find something not working, it is corrected quickly. Most of the employees are extremely friendly and helpful. There are a few employees that are not friendly and get annoyed when ...
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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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Brief review score based on 27 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 6 Brief assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Brief 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

Brief review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Brief, NC6 facilities
8.5
Fairview, NC7 facilities
8.4
Midland, NC143 facilities

Review subcategories for Brief 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 27 reviews of 6 Brief assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Brief 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.
Brief, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
4.1
Friendliness
3.5
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.3
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
2.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Brief assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brief assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brief, 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 Brief 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 Brief that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Brief, 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
66.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
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 Brief 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 Brief Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brief, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brief 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 Brief partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brief, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Brief 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 Brief communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brief, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brief 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 Brief offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brief, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Brief

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