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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Enka, NC

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Assisted living costs in Enka average about $5,917 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 88 communities in Enka. Our detailed directory has 853 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Hendersonville, Asheville and Waynesville.

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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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.
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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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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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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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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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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
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
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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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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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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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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...

Cost of assisted living in Enka, NC

The average cost of senior living in Enka is $5,917 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Canton, NC with an average of $4,694 per month.

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

Enka, NC
$5,917/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,917/mo
$8,128/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,277/mo
Studio
$5,054/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,103/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,826/mo

Senior living costs in Enka 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: Enka, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEnka, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,917/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,128/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,130/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Enka, NC:$5,917/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Enka, NC:$8,128/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Enka, NC:$4,130/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Enka, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Enka 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
Enka, NC$5,961/mo$5,110/mo+16.6%
North Carolina$5,729/mo$5,264/mo+8.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Enka, NC
2024 average cost:$5,961/mo
2023 average cost:$5,110/mo
Percent change:+16.6%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,729/mo
2023 average cost:$5,264/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Enka, 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 Enka.

What families are saying about assisted living in Enka

Recent reviews for assisted living in Enka

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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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.

Shepherd's Care Assisted Living in Greenville, SC

4.8
I'm quite happy with them. They are very clean, and the staff is very friendly. They are quick to respond if I have any concerns or if there are needs. They have activities, and they try to get the residents engaged but it can be hard in memory care.

Enka review score based on 181 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 181 reviews of 88 Enka assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Enka 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

Enka review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Enka, NC88 facilities
8.8
Hendersonville, NC36 facilities
8.2
Mars Hill, NC91 facilities

Review subcategories for Enka 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 181 reviews of 88 Enka assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Enka 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.
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Cleanliness
3.0
3.4
Friendliness
3.1
3.5
Care services
2.8
3.2
Staff
3.0
3.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
2.7
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Value for cost*
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3.1
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Enka assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Enka assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Enka, 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 Enka 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 Enka that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.9%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Enka 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 Enka Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Enka, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Enka 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 Enka partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Enka 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 Enka communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Enka 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 Enka offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
15.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Enka

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 Enka protect seniors.
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Manning Square, The Willows of Easley and Brookdale Forest City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Enka, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 88 assisted living facilities near Enka, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Enka, North Carolina is Brookdale Forest City. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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