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Assisted living costs in Jefferson average about $3,987 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 68 communities in Jefferson. Our detailed directory has 373 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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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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It is a excellent place to stay they keep it clean and the people is real nice and they do activities and they go shopping to and they know how to cook and never late always on time never late feeding them
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.
Our senior living campus is located in the heart of the Yadkin Valley. We are only minutes from Hugh Chatham Hospital. Yadkin Valley Senior Living includes a 60 bed assisted living community, and has 8 independent living apartment units towards the back of the campus. Elkin, NC is home the Yadkin...
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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
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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.
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
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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
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, 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.
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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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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
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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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.
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...
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.
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.
Twelve Oaks is a senior living community located in Mt.Airy, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Twelve Oaks we provide assisted living and Alzheimer's care. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping...
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.
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....
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.
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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.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...
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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.
Walden House is a senior living community located in Hickory, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Walden 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.

Cost of assisted living in Jefferson, NC

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson is $3,987 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hudson, NC with an average of $3,523 per month.

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

Jefferson, NC
$3,987/mo
$4,327/mo

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

Jefferson, NC
$3,987/mo
U.S. national average
$4,779/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,987/mo
$4,599/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,010/mo
Studio
$5,033/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,095/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,199/mo

Senior living costs in Jefferson 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: Jefferson, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJefferson, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,987/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$4,599/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$2,583/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Jefferson, NC:$3,987/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Jefferson, NC:$4,599/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Jefferson, NC:$2,583/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Jefferson, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Jefferson 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
Jefferson, NC$4,214/mo$4,071/mo+3.5%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Jefferson, NC
2024 average cost:$4,214/mo
2023 average cost:$4,071/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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 Jefferson, 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 Jefferson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Jefferson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Jefferson

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 Cedar Bluff

5.0
have been very pleased with everything at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff Commonwealth! Thank you all! Based on the experience I have had so far, I would definitely recommend this community to other families!

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff towards residents at their community. At Brookdale Falling Creek, family members praise the staff for their honesty and open communication, while at Dogwood Crossing, residents express their appreciation for the loving and supp ...
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Comfortable and homelike atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the homely feel of the communities, with residents and their families commenting on the cleanliness and warmth of the living spaces. At Heritage Care of Conover, the friendly and caring staff create an environment that feels like a second home, while at English Me ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating activities. Activities are often mentioned as a highlight in many reviews, with residents engaging in various programs that cater to their interests. At Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, residents enjoy activities like Bingo, Corn Hole, and Bowling, while at Brookdale Lenoir, the Activities Dir ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Quality meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, meals are described as excellent and the food is praised for being both delicious and nutritious. At Brookdale Lenoir, residents appreciate the ch ...
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Communication between families and staff. Clear and open communication between families and staff is essential for ensuring that care needs are being met. At Brookdale Bristol, the staff is praised for their responsiveness and willingness to work with families, while at American House Bristol, the American House Bristol team keeps f ...
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Properly maintained living spaces. Clean and well-maintained living spaces are essential for residents' comfort and well-being. At Yadkin Valley Senior Living, residents and their families express their satisfaction with the cleanliness of the facility. At Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, Christian Assisted Living p ...
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Jefferson review score based on 130 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 130 reviews of 54 Jefferson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Jefferson 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

Jefferson review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Jefferson, NC54 facilities
8.3
West Jefferson, NC71 facilities
8.4
Lansing, NC53 facilities

Review subcategories for Jefferson 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 130 reviews of 54 Jefferson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Jefferson 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.
Jefferson, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Jefferson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Jefferson, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.9%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jefferson, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jefferson 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 Jefferson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson 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 Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
35.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Jefferson

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