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Assisted living costs in English average about $4,338 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 106 communities in English. Our detailed directory has 905 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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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.
River Bend Assisted Living focuses on compassion, community, and tailored care. We are here to give families peace of mind and help seniors feel their best.
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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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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
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.
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.
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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, 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.
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
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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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton 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.
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
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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.
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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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
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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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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
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.
Photo of Signature Lifestyles of Rogersville
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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 English, NC

The average cost of senior living in English is $4,338 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,512 per month.

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

English, NC
$4,338/mo
$4,341/mo

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

English, NC
$4,338/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,338/mo
$5,249/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,457/mo
Studio
$5,090/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,432/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,205/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in English 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: English, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEnglish, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,338/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,249/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,422/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
English, NC:$4,338/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
English, NC:$5,249/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
English, NC:$3,422/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in English, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in English 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
English, NC$5,578/mo$5,117/mo+9.0%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
English, NC
2024 average cost:$5,578/mo
2023 average cost:$5,117/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in English, 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 English.

What families are saying about assisted living in English

Recent reviews for assisted living in English

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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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
Everyone at the community is very helpful. The staff seem to really care about the residents. They are interactive and engaging with the residents. The community tries to accommodate the residents with their restrictions and preferences for food.

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

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kind and compassionate nature of the staff in various communities. At American House Kingsport, American House Johnson City, the staff went above and beyond to ensure residents' happiness. Staff members at Brookdale Johnson Citys Brookdale were incredibly helpful and ...
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Variety of activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities, including bingo, music and worship, crafts, and outings. At Governors Bend, activities included music and worship, which was appreciated by residents and their families.
Well-maintained living spaces. Reviews frequently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces. Residents of American House Johnson Citys American House enjoy the well-decorated and spacious rooms, while Cherry Springs Village found the facilit ...
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Personalized care. Individualized care and attention to residents' specific needs stand out as a major factor in overall satisfaction. At The Heritage of Sugar Mountain, the staff was accommodating to the unique needs of their loved one. In TerraBella Morristowns Dewitt Place, the staff provided excellent care ...
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Nutritious meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Rose Hill Retirement Community, Rose Hill, meals were described as home-style and well-cooked, providing residents with a sense of comfort and familiarity.
Communication and transparency. Families appreciated clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, ensuring everyone was informed and care needs were being met. At Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living, Princeton Transitional Care communicated regularly with families, and at Brookdale Kingsport, Br ...
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English review score based on 286 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 286 reviews of 90 English assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The English 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

English review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
English, NC90 facilities
9.0
Mars Hill, NC20 facilities
7.5
Burnsville, NC7 facilities

Review subcategories for English 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 286 reviews of 90 English assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare English 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.
English, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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English assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in English assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in English, 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 English 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 English that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
English, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.9%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in English 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 English Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
English, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in English 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 English partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
English, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in English 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 English communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
English, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in English 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 English offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
English, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in English

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