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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gilkey, NC
Assisted living costs in Gilkey average about $3,224 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Gilkey. Our detailed directory has 33 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Marion, Landrum and Rutherfordton.
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8.5
Review score
2 reviews
It's been a great experience and the facility is the best around. The cleanliness of the facility and that it is smaller than other facilities. The director is very nice and always available to answer...
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.
Welcome to Oakland Living! We provide the community we serve with honest, kind, homelike care to all who come through our door. Our goal is to provide peace of mind, while experiencing the feel of home. We have an amazing team of medication technicians and PCA/CNAs with training in CPR, dementia...
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9.2
Review score
15 reviews
Overall I would have e to give them a 5 in all categories. They did anything i asked. Went out of their way to help mother. After she passed, they went above by helping me with a bed,a walker and a months...
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.
Henderson Care Center-Forest City, North CarolinaWho are we? Henderson Care Center has been serving Rutherford County since 1992.We provide quality care to all our residents. Our goal is to meet each resident’s needs while maintaining the highest level of choice, dignity, respect and...
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5.3
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14 reviews
The corporate billing process for Brookdale Forest City caused me much heartache. I had to move my Mom to another facility due their billing process and how long term insurance paid out accordingly....
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.
Quality Care You Can Count OnYou deserve quality care you can count on, but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your freedom to have it. Here at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community, you can enjoy custom care plans, a fun-filled community calendar and a warm and welcoming...
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.
1.0
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2 reviews
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Gilkey, NC
The average cost of senior living in Gilkey is $3,224 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,408 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gilkey, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gilkey, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gilkey, NC by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gilkey, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gilkey
Recent reviews for assisted living in Gilkey
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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Oakland Living LLC in Rutherfordton, NC
5.0
It's a nice place with friendly staff, they do a lot of activities, and our [name removed] seems to really like it there.
LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods in Columbus, NC
4.9
Been a very pleasant arrival experience. Been here 2 weeks and 4 days. I love my apartment and the staff is very helpful and diligent to details. All are very friendly.
Gilkey assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilkey assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilkey, 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 Gilkey 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 Gilkey 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%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gilkey 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 Gilkey 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
25%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilkey 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 Gilkey 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
12.5%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilkey 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 Gilkey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilkey 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 Gilkey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gilkey
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 Gilkey protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Henderson Care Center and Oakland Living LLC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gilkey, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 8 assisted living facilities near Gilkey, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Gilkey, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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