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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Darby, NC
Assisted living costs in Darby average about $4,224 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 5 communities in Darby. Our detailed directory has 23 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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8.8
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14 reviews
This is a really helpful place. I was able to get out of a power chair that I had been in for over 5 years and now I am using a rolater and walking. The staff is really loving and supportive. The room...
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.
Magnificent Care in the Blue Ridge MountainsTucked into a quiet corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a community where you can trade the hassles and chores that come along with life at home for a resort-style life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. We are a...
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8.3
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9 reviews
We absolutely love the staff and how they take care of Dad. However, we have not been pleased with the food. The cooking staff has changed multiple times since he moved there. We have also noticed 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.
Situated in the hills of Boone, North Caroline, lies our beautiful home, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Our senior living facility is only two miles from Watauga Medical Center and many primary care physicians. Your loved ones can enjoy exquisite mountain views while living stress free in our...
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Cost of assisted living in Darby, NC
The average cost of senior living in Darby is $4,224 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,345 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Darby, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Darby, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Darby vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Darby, NC by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Darby, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Darby
Recent reviews for assisted living in Darby
Brookdale Lenoir
4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!
Forest Ridge in West Jefferson, NC
4.1
I would suggest you check other places out. The nursing care isn't the best. The community is on the expensive side.
There are activities going on at different times for the residents. There are physical activates such as exercises and we have an activities director on site.
Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Granite Falls, NC
3.6
The first impression was excellent. Everyone smiled and was very pleasant. We were given the tour and loved the place which made us bring my mom up to see it. She fell in love with the place and the room in which she was going to stay in. She has been there since December. We have ...
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Darby assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darby assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darby, 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 Darby 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 Darby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Darby, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
100%
33.3%
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
100%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Darby 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 Darby Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Darby, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darby 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 Darby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darby, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
100%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
100%
35%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Darby 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 Darby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darby, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
100%
35.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Darby 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 Darby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darby, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
100%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
100%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
45.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
State regulations for assisted living in Darby
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 Darby protect seniors.
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Brookdale Lenoir, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living and The Heritage of Sugar Mountain are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Darby, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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