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Assisted living costs in Cold Water average about $4,793 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Cold Water. Our detailed directory has 263 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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Staff has been very responsive and gets back to me quickly. Food is mediocre. Activities seem plentiful. Room size is good in my opinion. I was told before my mom went there how great the food was and 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.
Morningside of Concord is located just off Interstate 85; within a quaint community of families and neighbors.  Just minutes to the hospital and medical offices in one direction and the history of a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, Morningside is proud to offer...
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9.2
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39 reviews
9.2
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39 reviews
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Value for the money (the food options and quality - not good). Overall, Brookdale was kind. What stood out for me was when my mom had her stroke back in [fee removed] he staff the nursing people and the...
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.
Imagine being able to live by your own design, every single day. That means pursuing your passions, forging new friendships and fostering old connections—and living a truly vibrant life. That’s how life is at our community, which is conveniently located just 30 minutes outside Charlotte, North...
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8.9
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15 reviews
8.9
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My mother is in their care. Excellent rating on every aspect. The facility is extremely clean. There is a 100% rating in the kitchen area and a 100% rating in the living area. Meals are homemade for the...
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.
Best of Care is an assisted living facility in Kannapolis, NC consisting of 25 beds in private and semi-private rooms with a 6 bed family care home. We strive to meet the needs of our residents through assistance in personal care, health care, and social activities. We provide skilled medical...
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We are extremely pleased with Terra Bella Harrisburg. We appreciate their professionalism, the genuine care of and for the residents, the restaurant like dining room, setting, and the variety activities...
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.
Situated in beautiful Harrisburg, a vibrant single-story community in the Charlotte Metro area, our assisted living community offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment and easy access to shopping, dining and medical services. Senior residents enjoy TerraBella Harrisburg’s welcoming...
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This community is wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone. This community is very clean. The staff are good and they have wonderful meals.My husband is doing much better since moving into this community
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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Brookdale has been a great fit for my mom. It has been especially challenging during the pandemic, but they have done a good job of helping my mom settle in and helping me to feel comfortable that she 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.
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, 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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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.
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 Cold Water, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cold Water is $4,793 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Landis, NC with an average of $4,377 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cold Water, NC, vs. nearby cities

Cold Water, NC
$4,793/mo
$4,646/mo

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

Cold Water, NC
$4,793/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

Assisted living costs in Cold Water, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,793/mo
$5,242/mo

Assisted living costs in Cold Water, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,558/mo
Studio
$5,914/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,950/mo

Senior living costs in Cold Water 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: Cold Water, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCold Water, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,793/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,242/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,550/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Cold Water, NC:$4,793/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Cold Water, NC:$5,242/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Cold Water, NC:$3,550/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cold Water, NC, over time

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

Cold Water, NCNC stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Cold Water, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cold Water 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
Cold Water, NC$6,966/mo$5,737/mo+21.4%
North Carolina$5,253/mo$4,936/mo+6.4%
National$5,202/mo$4,875/mo+6.7%
Cold Water, NC
2024 average cost:$6,966/mo
2023 average cost:$5,737/mo
Percent change:+21.4%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,253/mo
2023 average cost:$4,936/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cold Water, 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 Cold Water.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cold Water

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cold Water

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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Summit Place of Mooresville

4.1
I feel staff is kind and attentive to my cousin. we feel as though he is safe and well cared for at Summit Disappointing that it took several months to procure a replacement van when the present one was beyond repair and expense for new van was inevitable. Hopefully new one will be ...
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Terrabella Lake Norman in Mooresville, NC

3.8
They tend to get friendly and helpful staff. Mom enjoys the interaction. Some food is good and some not so good. Consistency of food quality would be nice.

Cold Water review score based on 49 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 12 Cold Water assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cold Water 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

Cold Water review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Cold Water, NC12 facilities
8.9
Concord, NC15 facilities
9.5
Mount Pleasant, NC7 facilities

Review subcategories for Cold Water 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 49 reviews of 12 Cold Water assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cold Water 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.
Cold Water, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Cold Water assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cold Water assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cold Water, 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 Cold Water 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 Cold Water 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
33.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
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
41.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
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 Cold Water 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 Cold Water Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cold Water, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cold Water 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 Cold Water partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cold Water, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Cold Water 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 Cold Water communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cold Water, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Cold Water 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 Cold Water offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cold Water, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cold Water

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