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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gay, NC

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Assisted living costs in Gay average about $4,771 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 77 communities in Gay. Our detailed directory has 716 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Waynesville, Highlands and Franklin.

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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So far, I would give a 5 in all areas. We're very pleased with Shannondale, it has been a very positive experience so far.
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.
Shannondale of Maryville opened in March of 2002. We are a Membership Based Community offering Continuing Care to our residents. Our 34-acre campus offers 66 Independent Living Homes & Villas and 89 Retirement Center Apartments -Though each of our facilities is unique in character they are...
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.
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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...
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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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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
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.
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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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The staff at Cannon Wood is exceptional. They are caring and compassionate. The food is excellent, however I think they could use a few more activities. The community is well taken care of. It is like a...
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.
Cannon Wood Village is senior community located in the peaceful area that is Tiger, GA. This community provides seniors with a home in a quiet area, allowing them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. The town of Tiger offers a drive-in, a library, a historical society,...
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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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.
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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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 Candler Living Center
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, 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.
Photo of Lakeview Rest Home
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, 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.
Photo of Morningside of Seneca
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, 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.
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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Gay, NC

The average cost of senior living in Gay is $4,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Webster, NC with an average of $4,771 per month.

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

Gay, NC
$4,771/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,771/mo
$6,504/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,614/mo
Studio
$4,670/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,134/mo

Senior living costs in Gay 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: Gay, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGay, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,771/mo$6,351/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,504/mo$7,472/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,574/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Gay, NC:$4,771/mo
North Carolina:$6,351/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Gay, NC:$6,504/mo
North Carolina:$7,472/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Gay, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,574/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gay, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Gay

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gay

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Freedom Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

5.0
Freedom Senior Living is 5 stars all the way around, the staff members treat the residents like family, they genuinely care about each and everyone of them. They go above and beyond to make them feel comfortable and secured. They have been on a lock down the last couple of months due to a few ...
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Gay review score based on 146 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 146 reviews of 77 Gay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gay 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

Gay review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Gay, NC77 facilities
0
Franklin, NC6 facilities
8.4
Waynesville, NC61 facilities

Review subcategories for Gay 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 146 reviews of 77 Gay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gay 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.
Gay, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.4
Friendliness
3.2
3.4
Care services
3.0
3.1
Staff
3.1
3.3
Meals & dining
2.8
3.0
Activities
2.8
3.0
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Gay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gay, 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 Gay 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 Gay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gay, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gay 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 Gay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gay, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gay 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 Gay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gay, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.9%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.9%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gay 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 Gay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gay, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.1%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.2%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gay 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 Gay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gay, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.1%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.2%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
32.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
13%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.7%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gay

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

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Brookdale Sevierville, The Willows of Easley and Keowee Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gay, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 77 assisted living facilities near Gay, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Gay, North Carolina is Brookdale Sevierville. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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