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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gastonia, NC

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Assisted living costs in Gastonia average about $5,604 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 165 communities in Gastonia. Our detailed directory has 3082 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Charlotte, Rock Hill and York.

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.
Whitney PlaceWhitney Place is an assisted living community located in Union, SC. Union is located in Union County and home to about 29,000 residents. A small town, Union, named after an old Union church, has a few local shops, stores, a museum and library where residents can enjoy scenic walks,...
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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.
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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
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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
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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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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
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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.
The Meadows of Rockwell is a warm, welcoming assisted living community with small-town charm in Rowan County, NC, just minutes away from Salisbury. Our residents enjoy private or companion rooms, each with private baths, in-room climate controls, cable TV, and more. We offer a full activities...
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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.
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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.
Maranatha Manor of SpartanburgMaranatha Manor of Spartanburg is an assisted living community located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County, and home to over 181,000 people. A beautiful and historic city, Spartanburg is the largest city in the Greenville area and residents will...
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They provided excellent care to my grandmother for over 5 years. Grateful to all the staff. They accommodated food requests and even care suggestions to bring her recliner out to the hallway so we could be...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Gastonia, NC

The average cost of senior living in Gastonia is $5,604 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lincolnton, NC with an average of $4,916 per month.

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

Gastonia, NC
$5,604/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,604/mo
$6,859/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,893/mo
Studio
$4,881/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,585/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,402/mo

Senior living costs in Gastonia 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: Gastonia, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGastonia, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,604/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,859/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,337/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Gastonia, NC:$5,604/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Gastonia, NC:$6,859/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Gastonia, NC:$3,337/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Gastonia, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Gastonia 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
Gastonia, NC$5,321/mo$5,007/mo+6.3%
North Carolina$5,729/mo$5,264/mo+8.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Gastonia, NC
2024 average cost:$5,321/mo
2023 average cost:$5,007/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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 Gastonia, 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 Gastonia.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gastonia

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gastonia

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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Best of Care Assisted Living in Kannapolis, NC

5.0
Best of Care Assisted Living has been a great place. I've felt that the care there has been better than any place that my loved one has been thus far in the Salisbury area. It's actually in Kannapolis. It's a smaller, family owned establishment. The owner even helps out when needed and even ...
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Gastonia review score based on 732 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 732 reviews of 165 Gastonia assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gastonia 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

Gastonia review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Gastonia, NC165 facilities
8.3
Lincolnton, NC158 facilities
8.3
Charlotte, NC137 facilities

Review subcategories for Gastonia 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 732 reviews of 165 Gastonia assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gastonia 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.
Gastonia, 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
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Gastonia assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gastonia assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gastonia, 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 Gastonia 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 Gastonia 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
55.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.1%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.2%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gastonia 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 Gastonia Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gastonia, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gastonia 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 Gastonia 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
28.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.1%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gastonia 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 Gastonia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gastonia, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.5%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gastonia 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 Gastonia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gastonia, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.9%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.1%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
52.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gastonia

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 Gastonia protect seniors.
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Morningside of Gastonia, Brookdale Robinwood and Brookdale New Hope are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gastonia, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 165 assisted living facilities near Gastonia, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Gastonia, North Carolina are Legacy Heights Senior Living Community, Brookdale Forest City and Lake Wylie. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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