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Assisted living costs in Double Island average about $3,551 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in Double Island. Our detailed directory has 11 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 Governors Bend
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I thought the activities they planned including music and worship were great. We picked this community, because of the location and friendly staff as well as a great well kept facility.They took great care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere residents...
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I was searching with no luck and when I called[name removed] she said yes immediately. It was in ten minutes of where I live. I feel my loved one got adequate care. He can care for all his personal needs....
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.
The Heritage of Sugar Mountain is an assisted living community situated in the beautiful mountains of Newland, North Carolina. Not only do we provide our residents with a warm, caring environment, but we also have spectacular views of Sugar Mountain. Our safe, caring and nurturing environment is...
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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
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, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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.
Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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Cost of assisted living in Double Island, NC

The average cost of senior living in Double Island is $3,551 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spruce Pine, NC with an average of $3,254 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Double Island, NC vs. nearby cities

Double Island, NC
$3,551/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Double Island, NC vs. the state and national average

Double Island, NC
$3,551/mo
U.S. national average
$4,610/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Double Island vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,551/mo
$4,768/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Double Island, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$2,643/mo
Studio
$3,700/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,500/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Double Island, 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 Double Island.

What families are saying about assisted living in Double Island

Recent reviews for assisted living in Double Island

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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Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

4.8
This facility has been good, things are going really well. My dad is still living at home and visits my step mom here often. If they haven't seen him visit, they call him and check on him to make sure he's ok. They just go above and beyond. Housekeeping is often (sometimes daily) and they do a ...
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Mars Hill Manor

4.6
Mom has really enjoyed being at MarsHill Manor and the staff is very friendly. The staff that they have are great but not enough staff to care for the residents they have. Mom talks about the food and how good it is.

Double Island assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Double Island assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Double Island, 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 Double Island 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 Double Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Double Island, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.2%
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
50%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Double Island 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 Double Island Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Double Island, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
31.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
40.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Double Island 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 Double Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Double Island, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
26.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Double Island 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 Double Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Double Island, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
41.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
35.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Double Island 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 Double Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Double Island, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
33.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
46.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45%
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State regulations for assisted living in Double Island

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 Double Island protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Mars Hill Manor, Governors Bend and The Heritage of Sugar Mountain are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Double Island, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 6 assisted living facilities near Double Island, North Carolina. See the full list.

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