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Assisted living costs in Dresden average about $4,383 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 60 communities in Dresden. Our detailed directory has 484 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 The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Orchards
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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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33 Floor plans available
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We picked this community, because it was a very clean apperance,and close to my house. I recommend it highly to other families.It's like a nice apartment. They are very quick and professional to responding...
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 Great Setting for a Great LifeYou deserve a great backdrop for living a great life, and that’s what we offer our residents. We are a premiere assisted living community in Hickory, North Carolina where you can trade the stress and hassles of life at home for a life lived well. You’ll be...
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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
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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.
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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When it comes to the friendliness, f you're from TN I'd say a 5 but from anywhere else , a polite 2. The staff are not always the best in keeping us informed. I think the owners of the place keep them on a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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It is a excellent place to stay they keep it clean and the people is real nice and they do activities and they go shopping to and they know how to cook and never late always on time never late feeding them
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Our senior living campus is located in the heart of the Yadkin Valley. We are only minutes from Hugh Chatham Hospital. Yadkin Valley Senior Living includes a 60 bed assisted living community, and has 8 independent living apartment units towards the back of the campus. Elkin, NC is home the Yadkin...
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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
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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
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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, 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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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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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.
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
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.
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.
Photo of Grandview Villa Assisted Living
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.
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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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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.
Brockford Inn has been providing elder care to our local community for over 40 years. Our staff has an equal amount of experience working with the geriatric population suffering from dementia, mental challenges, and being homeless. We are a family owned company, located in Granite Falls, NC. Our...
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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, 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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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Dresden, NC

The average cost of senior living in Dresden is $4,383 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hudson, NC with an average of $3,523 per month.

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

Dresden, NC
$4,383/mo
$4,363/mo
$4,015/mo

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

Dresden, NC
$4,383/mo
U.S. national average
$4,796/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,383/mo
$4,764/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,017/mo
Studio
$5,015/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,216/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,406/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Dresden 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: Dresden, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDresden, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,383/mo$4,436/mo$4,796/mo
Memory Care$4,764/mo$5,313/mo$5,557/mo
Independent Living$2,989/mo$3,713/mo$4,191/mo
Assisted Living
Dresden, NC:$4,383/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Memory Care
Dresden, NC:$4,764/mo
North Carolina:$5,313/mo
U.S.:$5,557/mo
Independent Living
Dresden, NC:$2,989/mo
North Carolina:$3,713/mo
U.S.:$4,191/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dresden, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dresden 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
Dresden, NC$4,457/mo$4,174/mo+6.8%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,131/mo+8.6%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Dresden, NC
2024 average cost:$4,457/mo
2023 average cost:$4,174/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,131/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dresden, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Dresden

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dresden

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!

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff

5.0
have been very pleased with everything at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff Commonwealth! Thank you all! Based on the experience I have had so far, I would definitely recommend this community to other families!

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and responsiveness of staff members across various communities. At Brookdale Falling Creek, staff are described as friendly and honestly care for all residents, while Brookdale Johnson City residents appreciate the one-on-one care they receive. Some ...
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Engaging activities and socialization. Reviews highlight the importance of engaging activities in residents' lives. At Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living, residents enjoy varied activities and live music, while Dogwood Crossing praises the flexibility that allows residents to be checked out for outings. At Brookdale ...
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High-quality meals and dining. Quality meals and dining experiences are a common theme in reviews. StoryPoint Johnson City raves about the exceptional chef, while Brookdale Bristol notes the good food and variety of choices. Residents at American House Bristol also appreciate the care taken to accommodate dietary restri ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep. Reviews often emphasize the cleanliness and upkeep of communities. At Brookdale Bristol, the community is described as clean and well-maintained, while Brookdale Johnson City specifically mentions the courtyard garden. Staff at American House Johnson City also recently updated the facility ...
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Flexible living arrangements. Some reviews mention the flexibility of living arrangements, which is particularly important for residents who require less care. At Dogwood Crossing, the ability to check residents out for outings is praised, while The Heritage of Sugar Mountain notes that their son, who takes care of himse ...
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Supportive community environment. Reviews often note the welcoming and friendly atmosphere at communities. At Brookdale Johnson City, residents are described as making friends and feeling at home. Staff at American House Johnson City are also praised for their caring and accommodating nature.
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Dresden review score based on 175 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 175 reviews of 48 Dresden assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dresden 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

Dresden review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Dresden, NC48 facilities
8.2
Lansing, NC53 facilities
8.1
Jefferson, NC68 facilities

Review subcategories for Dresden 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 175 reviews of 48 Dresden assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dresden 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.
Dresden, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.7
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Dresden assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dresden assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dresden, 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 Dresden 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 Dresden that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dresden, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.8%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.2%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dresden 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 Dresden Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dresden, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dresden 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 Dresden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dresden, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.8%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.1%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dresden 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 Dresden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dresden, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
39.6%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dresden 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 Dresden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dresden, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.6%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.2%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.1%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.8%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.8%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.1%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
47.9%
47%
Dances
Dances
35.4%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dresden

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Bristol, StoryPoint Johnson City and American House Johnson City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dresden, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 60 assisted living facilities near Dresden, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dresden, 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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