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Assisted living costs in Earl average about $5,233 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 159 communities in Earl. Our detailed directory has 3350 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as York, Gastonia and Gaffney.

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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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.
Wexford House is a senior living community located in Denver, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Wexford House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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.
Piedmont Village at Newton is an assisted living community located in Newton, NC. The city of Newton is located in Catawba County and is home to about 13,000 people. Newton is a small town where residents can enjoy going out for relaxing walks, going to run errands, or relaxing in the comfort of...
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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.
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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.
Walden House is a senior living community located in Hickory, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Walden House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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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, 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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, 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.
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
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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.
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, 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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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Earl, NC

The average cost of senior living in Earl is $5,233 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lincolnton, NC with an average of $4,916 per month.

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

Earl, NC
$5,233/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,233/mo
$6,499/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,463/mo
Studio
$4,741/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,308/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,436/mo

Senior living costs in Earl 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: Earl, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEarl, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,233/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,499/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Earl, NC:$5,233/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Earl, NC:$6,499/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Earl, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Earl, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Earl 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 average 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
Earl, NC$5,616/mo$5,322/mo+5.5%
North Carolina$5,036/mo$4,872/mo+3.4%
National$5,086/mo$4,828/mo+5.3%
Earl, NC
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,322/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,036/mo
2023 average cost:$4,872/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,086/mo
2023 average cost:$4,828/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Earl, 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 Earl.

What families are saying about assisted living in Earl

Recent reviews for assisted living in Earl

Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

5.0
This seems to be the best place that I have found for my loved one. They have activities like bible study, bingo, puzzles, laundry folding, coin counting, music, concerts and more for the residents to do and interact.

MerryWood on Park in Charlotte, NC

5.0
First and foremost, both of my parents are happy at MerryWood. I trust the staff who truly care about their residents and provide a high level of service from the front desk to the dining room to planned activities to managing medications. I'm lucky to be close by and can drop in at any time. ...
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Springs of Catawba in Hickory, NC

4.0
I visited several facilities, some closer to my home, some newer, but the turning point for me was the people I met at Springs of Catawba. After talking to [Removed], I knew Springs of Catawba was the right place. Julie was caring, warm, understood the situation and her positive energy ...
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Earl review score based on 766 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 766 reviews of 159 Earl assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Earl 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

Earl review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Earl, NC159 facilities
8.5
Forest City, NC33 facilities
8.2
Lincolnton, NC158 facilities

Review subcategories for Earl 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 766 reviews of 159 Earl assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Earl 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.
Earl, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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Earl assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Earl assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Earl, 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 Earl 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 Earl that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Earl, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.9%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Earl 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 Earl Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Earl, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Earl 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 Earl partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Earl, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Earl 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 Earl communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Earl, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Earl 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 Earl offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Earl, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.7%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Earl

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 Earl protect seniors.
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TerraBella Shelby, Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Manning Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Earl, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 159 assisted living facilities near Earl, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Earl, North Carolina are Lake Wylie, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Brookdale Forest City. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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