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Assisted living costs in Carmen average about $4,279 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 99 communities in Carmen. Our detailed directory has 910 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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I am very happy here. My room is very nice and big. The activities are great, church services, bingo, manicures and so much more. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Overall I am very happy living here...
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.
Embrace the Golden YearsYou should never have to settle for a dull and drab retirement when you can have a senior living experience rich in adventure and excitement here at our assisted living community in Kingsport, Tennessee. Our warm and welcoming community gives you the opportunity to embrace...
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The care is good and the place is clean. The food is good my mother said. We just have several kinks we are still working out. I would just recommend double and triple checking price prior to actual moving...
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.
Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...
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The facility is clean and the staff is kind and friendly. I would recommend Brookdale Colonial Heights for those looking for memory care for a loved one.
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.
Do you want to redefine what it means to be independent? When you move into our assisted living and memory care community in Kingsport, Tennessee, you can experience just that. Because we take care of all the cooking, cleaning, laundry and other household chores, you suddenly get a whole lot of...
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Every staff member helps other staff members, regardless of assigned job. They have enough options of room sizes to fit most budgets.
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community that is located in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee. Here you can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery and views of the mountains. Dominion Senior Living is committed in helping our seniors with their spiritual, emotional,...
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We were happy with American House. The staff is friendly and helpful. I especially appreciated the nurse. They kept me informed of any issues.
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Johnson City area.
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Staff and Residents are so nice. The food is nutritious and very good. It is clean and I have not experienced any odors. Fun activities for residents daily. I would highly recommend this facility.
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Bristol area.
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Putting my mom in Assisted Living was a difficult decision but after talking to the sales person on the phone, a weight was lifted. Making Brookdale Kingsport home for my mom was the best choice we could...
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.
An Elevated LifestyleIf you want to wake up each morning knowing the burdens of everyday life are off your plate, then our assisted living community in Kingsport, Tennessee might just be the place for you. Tucked on a hilltop with beautiful views of East Tennessee, this community gives you...
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Mom continually tells us how good the staff is to her. Always asking her if there is anything she needs. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking.
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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She has been there a year now and nothing but great things to say about dominion. Facility stays clean and the staff treat us like family. I do recommend. The staff always calls when anything happens that...
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee conveniently off Volunteer Parkway and is easily accessible to counties in Tennessee and North Carolina, alike. Though we are simple to locate, our campus maintains the feel of being nestled away...
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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 Harmony at Reynolds Mountain
99 Photos available
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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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
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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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5 stars for all categories! We chose The Village at Allandale because of the welcoming atmosphere and the cost compared to other facilities. They have amazing staff who really care about the patients.
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.
In 2003, the Village at Allandale, formerly Kingsport Senior House, opened its doors as Kingsport Senior House, a single home for 26 seniors. The 2010 expansion added two family oriented homes with 26 elders residing in each. Today, we are proud to be the only assisted living facility in the...
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Staff was excellent at providing information, but often difficult to reach if I called in with questions or updates. There is one main phone line, no phone menu to contact specific staff members. Have to...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Kingsport area.
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There simply are no words that are adequate to give Carolina Reserve at Hendersonville enough credit for all they have done for our mother in her last years. The staff has been so patient, kind and lovely to...
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.
Why opt for nursing home care when your needs can be met at our beautiful assisted living community in Western North Carolina? At Carolina Reserve, we accept a higher level of care than most realize – and our residents age in place without the need to move to a skilled nursing facility in the...
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Most of the staff and facility are wonderful. There are some things that fall through the cracks like having any medical staff at the facility on a regular basis. The activity staff is the best ever and they...
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.
Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park is located at the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains and was incorporated on October 2004. This Navion Senior Solutions facility offers both Independent and Assisted living, Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park offers the wonderful services that have made us the...
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Only drawback is lack of licensed nurses after 7 pm. So if needs help with bedtime medication it's not available and meds have to be taken early. Staff great, very caring and supportive of both resident and...
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.
A Life Worth LivingNo one should force you to choose between quality care and independence, especially when you can savor both here at our assisted living and memory care community. As soon as you walk through the front doors, you will notice there’s something different about this place. Maybe...
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Great staff. Very nurturing. Rooms a bit small but my mom is comfortable and doesn't seem to mind the size. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
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Other than the food, we have been incredibly pleased with everything. My favorite part is the staff. They are friendly and responsive. They have been very helpful through all of the ups and down. The...
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.
Princeton Transitional Care provides a new home for skilled-nursing care and adds 60 assisted living apartments, 47 short-term skilled-nursing and rehab private suites. This state-of-the-art community features a streetscape with a chapel and theatre, library and media center, Blue Ridge market,...
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I would recommend it. It's a great facility. The employees love my father despite him being a difficult resident. They have really gotten to know him and treat him like family truly. I walk in the door and...
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.
Built on a hilltop with the Great Smokey Mountains, Cherokee Lake and Douglas Lake as a scenic backdrop, TerraBella Morristown is the perfect choice for you or your loved one who appreciates both the small-town hospitality and the beauty our area is known for. Minutes from historic downtown...
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Staff is very kind however weekends tends to be understaffed. Any concerns I've had are addressed easily. Rooms are nice and food is plentiful. Staff seems to know residents and treat them with respect.
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.
Just 30 minutes from Asheville, in the footprint of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Terrabella Hendersonville offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment near beautiful views, historic sites, shopping, dining and medical services. Senior residents enjoy our assisted living...
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I liked the place and the staff, they were very good to my husband. The place was clean and the staff was so friendly, they all loved my husband, they had a lot of activities that kept him busy. They also...
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.
The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your...
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The food seems to me to have a lot of carbs. My loved one had a behavior issue, health issue, etc and the nursing staff was & is excellent about calling me & keeping me up to date. The price increase this...
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.
Asbury at Steadman Hill is a dedicated assisted living and memory care facility that is part of Asbury Place Kingsport, a broader senior living community. This community offers specialized care and support for individuals with varying needs, particularly focusing on those requiring assistance...
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My loved one is a resident at this facility and it has been great!
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.

Cost of assisted living in Carmen, NC

The average cost of senior living in Carmen is $4,279 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,098 per month.

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

Carmen, NC
$4,279/mo
$4,341/mo

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

Carmen, NC
$4,279/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,279/mo
$5,049/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,524/mo
Studio
$5,090/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,409/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,205/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Carmen 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: Carmen, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarmen, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,279/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,049/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,362/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Carmen, NC:$4,279/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Carmen, NC:$5,049/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Carmen, NC:$3,362/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Carmen, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Carmen 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
Carmen, NC$5,633/mo$5,121/mo+10.0%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Carmen, NC
2024 average cost:$5,633/mo
2023 average cost:$5,121/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carmen, 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 Carmen.

What families are saying about assisted living in Carmen

Recent reviews for assisted living in Carmen

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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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
Everyone at the community is very helpful. The staff seem to really care about the residents. They are interactive and engaging with the residents. The community tries to accommodate the residents with their restrictions and preferences for food.

Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Carmen review score based on 286 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 286 reviews of 87 Carmen assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carmen 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

Carmen review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Carmen, NC87 facilities
9.1
Hot Springs, NC26 facilities
9.0
Mars Hill, NC20 facilities

Review subcategories for Carmen 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 286 reviews of 87 Carmen assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carmen 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.
Carmen, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Carmen assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carmen assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carmen, 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 Carmen 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 Carmen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carmen, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
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 Carmen 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 Carmen Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carmen, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
13.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carmen 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 Carmen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carmen, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
17.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Carmen 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 Carmen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carmen, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
28.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Carmen 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 Carmen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carmen, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
46%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Carmen

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Rock Springs, Brookdale Bristol and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Carmen, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 99 assisted living facilities near Carmen, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Carmen, North Carolina are Brookdale Bristol and American House Johnson City. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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