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Photo of Governors Bend
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The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families...
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.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere 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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33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
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We picked this community, because it was a very clean apperance,and close to my house. I recommend it highly to other families.It's like a nice apartment. They are very quick and professional to responding...
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.
A Great Setting for a Great LifeYou deserve a great backdrop for living a great life, and that’s what we offer our residents. We are a premiere assisted living community in Hickory, North Carolina where you can trade the stress and hassles of life at home for a life lived well. You’ll be...
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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...
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.
At Rose Glen Village, we emulate the Meridian Senior Living mission: 'We enrich the lives of our residents, families and employees through extraordinary experiences... because everyone deserves a great life!' We are located in beautiful Wilkesboro, NC in a desirable location. We take care of the...
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My father was in Rose Glen Manor’s Memory Care Wing for almost a year, when he passed. He went there 4 years after the onset of Stroke Induced Dementia (severe and rapidly progressing Dementia). Memory Care...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Rose Glen Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Rose Glen Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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It's a good place. We picked this community because of the price and location. I would recommend to others.
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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Photo of English Meadows Abingdon Campus
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Excellent staff. Very caring people. They go out of their way to involve residents in activities. Those Residents who are able have the option of taking local trips to Barter, etc Good location next to...
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.
English Meadows Abingdon Campus is a spacious, beautiful assisted living community located in Abingdon, Virginia. Our elegant and spacious community offers residents an incredible living experience, with beautifully cared for landscaping and modern onsite amenities. Located just minutes from a...
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5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work....
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon is located in the scenic town of Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Although our premier assisted living community is just a few minutes away from downtown activities, our residents enjoy a serene, natural setting with spectacular views of the...
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We chose Family Ministries because we saw an ad on the TV and thought we would try it and see what was offered and it turned out to be a very good experience. They were very informative and good with...
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.
Family Ministries Retirement & Assisted Living is a beautiful, newly-renovated community giving you a fresher, cleaner atmosphere in which to thrive. Beautifully designed accommodations set the bar high for distinctive senior living at The Reed Center in Limestone, Tennessee, but it’s our...
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The decorations, especially what the activity director gal is able to do around the holidays is just wonderful. The porch and the surrounding grounds with all the place is super nice. Based on what our loved...
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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[name removed], Director of Marketing was a pleasure to work with. Not only did she know all the answers to our questions, she new the name of everyone in Independant living.
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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Photo of Wilham Ridge Assisted Living
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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 mother goes there for respite stays when my husband and I need a break. She has stayed a month at a time before. They're always very accommodating, even if I need to make arrangements at the last minute....
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.
Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn is Catawba County's newest Assisted Living Community opening in 2006.  We are located seven miles from Hickory off of interstate 40.  Our property is adjacent to  Rock Barn Golf and Spa, home of the Greater Hickory Classic, part of...
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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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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...
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, 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
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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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.
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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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
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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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.
Brockford Inn has been providing elder care to our local community for over 40 years. Our staff has an equal amount of experience working with the geriatric population suffering from dementia, mental challenges, and being homeless. We are a family owned company, located in Granite Falls, NC. Our...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Grandfather, NC

The average cost of senior living in Grandfather is $4,304 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,433 per month.

Assisted living costs in Grandfather, NC, vs. nearby cities

Grandfather, NC
$4,304/mo

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

Grandfather, NC
$4,304/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,304/mo
$4,946/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,202/mo
Studio
$5,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,260/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,325/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Grandfather 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: Grandfather, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrandfather, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,304/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,946/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$2,534/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Grandfather, NC:$4,304/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Grandfather, NC:$4,946/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Grandfather, NC:$2,534/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Grandfather, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Grandfather 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 median 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
Grandfather, NC$4,372/mo$4,299/mo+1.7%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Grandfather, NC
2024 average cost:$4,372/mo
2023 average cost:$4,299/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Grandfather, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Grandfather

Recent reviews for assisted living in Grandfather

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!

Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon

5.0
5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work. Also observed other staff interaction with patients and it was always pleasant and ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Brookdale Rock Springs, Brookdale Rock Springs, and American House Johnson City, with several residents and their families expressing appreciation for the long-term friendships that hav ...
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Varied activities to accommodate diverse interests. Residents find joy in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities, with examples including trivia nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more, as mentioned in reviews for , {{523257}}, and .
Thoughtfully sized community. Many reviews mention the size of the community being just right, not too large or small, allowing everyone to know each other and creating a sense of familiarity. At Quint Cities Home Health Care, several different common areas, such as the game room with card tables and the movie room with thea ...
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Quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, the quality of meals and dining experiences stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At the , the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Individualized attention and care. Individualized attention and care are key components of many communities, with residents and their families praising the dedication of staff to meet each resident's unique needs. Reviews for and {{534232}} show appreciation for the exceptional care provided to their loved ones.
Thorough communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is highly valued, with families expressing gratitude for the ongoing updates and collaboration in ensuring their loved ones' care needs are being met. At the , the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and the ...
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Grandfather review score based on 234 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 234 reviews of 72 Grandfather assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Grandfather 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

Grandfather review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Grandfather 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 234 reviews of 72 Grandfather assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Grandfather 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.
Grandfather, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
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3.7
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Grandfather assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grandfather assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grandfather, 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 Grandfather 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 Grandfather that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Grandfather, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.9%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Grandfather 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 Grandfather Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Grandfather, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Grandfather 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 Grandfather partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grandfather, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Grandfather 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 Grandfather communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grandfather 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 Grandfather offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grandfather, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
26.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Grandfather

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Rock Springs, Brookdale Bristol and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Grandfather, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 86 assisted living facilities near Grandfather, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Grandfather, North Carolina are Brookdale Bristol and American House Johnson City. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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