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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Defiance, NC
Assisted living costs in Fort Defiance average about $3,757 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 87 communities in Fort Defiance. Our detailed directory has 394 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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For older adults desiring companionship or needing assisted living care, EdenGardens of Statesville provides more than just a place to live - it is a place to live well. EdenGardens’ beautiful campus, nestled among six wooded acres, is residential in look and feel. Our tastefully decorated...
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Heath House is a senior living community located in Lincolnton, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Heath 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.
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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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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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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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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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.
Piedmont Village of Yadkinville Piedmont Village at Yadkinville is an assisted living community located in Yadkinville, NC. The city of Yadkinville is located in Yadkin County and is home to about 2,800 people. Yadkinville is a small town where residents can take relaxing walks, run errands 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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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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I have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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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.
At Mooresville, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Fort Defiance, NC
The average cost of senior living in Fort Defiance is $3,757 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,363 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fort Defiance, NC by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Defiance, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Defiance
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Defiance
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!
Forest Ridge in West Jefferson, NC
4.1
I would suggest you check other places out. The nursing care isn't the best. The community is on the expensive side.
There are activities going on at different times for the residents. There are physical activates such as exercises and we have an activities director on site.
Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Granite Falls, NC
3.6
The first impression was excellent. Everyone smiled and was very pleasant. We were given the tour and loved the place which made us bring my mom up to see it. She fell in love with the place and the room in which she was going to stay in. She has been there since December. We have ...
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Compassionate and caring staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff towards residents at various communities. For instance, at Brookdale Falling Creek, the entire staff is described as friendly, honest, and genuinely caring. Similarly, at Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, the staff is praised ...
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Engaging activities and socialization. Residents enjoy the various activities offered at their communities, which help keep them engaged and active. At Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living, for example, the dining room was excellent and they brought in entertainment for the residents. Additionally, at Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, ...
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Home-like environment and personalized care. Several reviews mention the homelike feel of the communities, with staff treating residents like family. At Brookdale Peachtree (AL), for instance, the facility is described as having a family feeling, and at Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, the personalized approach of the staff creates an ...
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Competent and responsive management. Residents and their families appreciate the staff's prompt and effective communication, with management addressing concerns and issues in a timely and professional manner. At Heritage Care of Conover, the administrator went out of her way to help during the interview process, and at Brookdale ...
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High-quality and delicious meals. Several reviews mention the excellent food quality and variety offered at their communities. At Terrabella Lake Norman, for instance, the food choices have been great, and at Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, the food is described as delicious and well-prepared, making mealtimes an enjoyable ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents appreciate the well-maintained and thoughtfully designed living spaces at their communities. At Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, the facility is described as meticulously maintained, providing residents a sense of security and comfort, while at TerraBella Newton, the community is n ...
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Fort Defiance review score based on 101 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 101 reviews of 71 Fort Defiance assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Fort Defiance 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
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Review subcategories for Fort Defiance 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 101 reviews of 71 Fort Defiance assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Defiance 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.Fort Defiance, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Fort Defiance assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Defiance assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Defiance, 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 Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance 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
36.6%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.8%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.5%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.8%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.8%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance 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
16.9%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
19.7%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
14%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
19.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.8%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Defiance
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fort Defiance protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Brookdale Falling Creek and Brookdale Peachtree (AL) are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Defiance, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 87 assisted living facilities near Fort Defiance, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Fort Defiance, North Carolina is Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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