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Assisted living costs in Greenlee average about $4,967 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 117 communities in Greenlee. Our detailed directory has 1181 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Marion, Morganton and Black Mountain.

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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They have excellent caregivers! The facility is not as fancy as her previous facility, but the staff are very personable and caring. We are 100% satisfied!
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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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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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...
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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...
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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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 Greenlee, NC

The average cost of senior living in Greenlee is $4,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, NC with an average of $4,927 per month.

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

Greenlee, NC
$4,967/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,967/mo
$6,484/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,562/mo
Studio
$4,797/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,562/mo

Senior living costs in Greenlee 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: Greenlee, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGreenlee, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,967/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,484/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Greenlee, NC:$4,967/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Greenlee, NC:$6,484/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Greenlee, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Greenlee, 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 Greenlee.

What families are saying about assisted living in Greenlee

Recent reviews for assisted living in Greenlee

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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Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

5.0
This seems to be the best place that I have found for my loved one. They have activities like bible study, bingo, puzzles, laundry folding, coin counting, music, concerts and more for the residents to do and interact.

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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Greenlee review score based on 288 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 288 reviews of 117 Greenlee assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Greenlee 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

Greenlee review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Greenlee, NC117 facilities
5.3
Spruce Pine, NC12 facilities
8.1
Burnsville, NC102 facilities

Review subcategories for Greenlee 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 288 reviews of 117 Greenlee assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Greenlee 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.
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Cleanliness
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3.4
Friendliness
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Greenlee assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Greenlee assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Greenlee, 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 Greenlee 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 Greenlee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Greenlee, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.9%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Greenlee 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 Greenlee Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Greenlee, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Greenlee 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 Greenlee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Greenlee, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Greenlee 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 Greenlee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Greenlee, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Greenlee 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 Greenlee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Greenlee, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
48%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Greenlee

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 Greenlee protect seniors.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Greenlee, North Carolina is Brookdale Forest City. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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