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Assisted living costs in Iron Station average about $4,075 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 18 communities in Iron Station. Our detailed directory has 139 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.

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9.8
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We haven't tried the food but my father in law isn't a big fan, that's the only reason for a middle answer. The staff has always been really great. Greetings us when we arrive, kind things to say about our...
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.
Residents and visitors alike will feel right at home at Cadence at Mooresville. This one-story senior living community has a charming covered front porch with rocking chairs to enjoy the fresh air. White railings and decorative gables give this community the feel of a country cottage.Inside,...
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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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9.4
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5 star
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Overall experience is very good, the facility is clean, the food seems good, the medical care is very good, the activities seem fine. Most of the staff are helpful and kind.
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.
It’s time to upgrade your senior living lifestyle.Choose us for your next home sweet home and you’ll enjoy an assisted living community in Gastonia, North Carolina. Ideally situated just 20 minutes north of Charlotte, we are one of the premier senior communities in the region. Our residents enjoy...
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8.9
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They listen to my Mothers needs and were quick and efficient. Yes, we would definitely recommend Carolina Care Retirement Community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
A Charming Place….Carolina Care Retirement Cottages is located in Cherryville, NC: a small town full of warm hospitality about 40 miles outside of Charlotte, NC city limits. We provide an active, independent, fulfilling home life without the worry of maintenance/repairs, or cooking, through the...
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8.3
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The staff is very friendly and interactive with my mother and the other residents. Clean and cozy feel in the building. Spacious rooms and good size bathrooms
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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8.2
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Brookdale is really well manage. The facility offer a safe, clean, and comfortable living spaces with friendly staff who provides great care for the patient well being.
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.
Explore a Redefined IndependenceSenior living shouldn’t mean a life full of the stress and isolation that often comes from living at home. It shouldn’t be filled with worry about health issues, or whether you’re going to get the help you need each day. Our residents enjoy a premier assisted...
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8.0
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8.0
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Overall, it was a very good experience. The only complaint is Brookdale making major cost increases two years in a row [fee removed]. Excessive increases in a short period. I was able to negotiate 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.
Find a Life of Redefined IndependenceRemember the senior living lifestyle you used to image? It’s still possible. Our premium assisted living services give you the ability to trade the stress and busyness that comes with life at home for a life spent exploring passions, creative pursuits and...
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Great team, very clean, food is always great, several activities available. I would absolutely recommend this facility to others who are looking for a place for their loved ones.
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.
Terrace Ridge Assisted Living Terrace Ridge is conveniently located on Hudson Boulevard in one of Gastonia’s vibrant, prestigious neighborhoods. The community is convenient to nearby shops that provide variety and style to satisfy your most pressing need or most capricious whim. Excellent...
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As the person responsible for my brother living at Lakewood Care Center I have been very impressed with the staff. They sincerely care about each and every person there, they are friendly, helpful and go...
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.
Lakewood Care Center is an assisted living community in the quiet Charlotte suburb of Denver, NC. The peaceful, wooded setting provides a serene, welcoming and secure environment for seniors with a variety of care needs. The town of Denver is adjacent to Lake Norman and home to several state...
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I could not have asked for a better place for my uncle. Everyone there was wonderful and we felt like family. The care was excellent. The food was very good. I would recommend this community.
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.
Welcome to Maple Woods and The Oaks, the Assisted Living communities of Peak Resources - Cherryville. We are eagerly anticipating the relationships that can be created between our family and yours. Through passion and knowledge, our staff is dedicated to establishing an environment where senior...
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My father has been @ Somerset for approximately 1 month. He has received excellent care & the nurses have been very attentive to him. I feel so much better knowing that he no longer alone in his home. He has...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset Court of Cherryville offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset Court of Cherryville, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...
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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
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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.
Heath House is a senior living community located in Lincolnton, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Heath House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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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
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.
Wexford House is a senior living community located in Denver, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Wexford House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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.
Woodlawn Haven Woodlawn Haven is an assisted living community nestled in Mount Holly, North Carolina. Our campus is conveniently located to route 27 and nestled in the deep green of Mount Holly North Carolina. We provide ample parking for both residents and their visiting friends and family....
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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
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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Iron Station, NC

The average cost of senior living in Iron Station is $4,075 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maiden, NC with an average of $3,914 per month.

Assisted living costs in Iron Station, NC, vs. nearby cities

Iron Station, NC
$4,075/mo

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

Iron Station, NC
$4,075/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

Assisted living costs in Iron Station, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,075/mo
$5,137/mo

Assisted living costs in Iron Station, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,959/mo
Studio
$5,601/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,368/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,760/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Senior living costs in Iron Station 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: Iron Station, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIron Station, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,075/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,137/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,903/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Iron Station, NC:$4,075/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Iron Station, NC:$5,137/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Iron Station, NC:$3,903/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Iron Station, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Iron Station 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
Iron Station, NC$4,966/mo$4,356/mo+14.0%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Iron Station, NC
2024 average cost:$4,966/mo
2023 average cost:$4,356/mo
Percent change:+14.0%
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 Iron Station, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Iron Station

Recent reviews for assisted living in Iron Station

Brookdale Hickory Northeast

5.0
The staff was attentive, engaging, and genuinely cared. They went above and beyond making this a place my dad would be comfortable. The place is warm and friendly. They care about details and people.

Brookdale New Hope in Gastonia, NC

4.9
Cost went up abruptly 15%, but they worked with me to adjust down some. Overall it has been a very positive experience. The staff are very friendly and attentive to our mother's needs. They assisted greatly with the passing of our father. Very compassionate and experienced in dealing with ...
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Lakewood Care Center in Denver, NC

5.0
Everything has worked out pretty well for us here at this community. My mother is being cared for well, I know she is in good hands here. They have a good staff here, they are helpful and courteous. The community looks nice and well-kept. The meals are well balanced. Overall my mother is doing ...
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Iron Station review score based on 36 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 17 Iron Station assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Iron Station 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

Iron Station review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Iron Station, NC17 facilities
8.6
High Shoals, NC21 facilities
8.5
Lincolnton, NC13 facilities

Review subcategories for Iron Station 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 36 reviews of 17 Iron Station assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Iron Station 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.
Iron Station, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Iron Station assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Iron Station assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Iron Station, 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 Iron Station 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 Iron Station 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
41.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Iron Station 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 Iron Station Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Iron Station, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Iron Station 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 Iron Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Iron Station, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Iron Station 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 Iron Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Iron Station 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 Iron Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Iron Station, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Iron Station

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