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Assisted living costs in Light Oak average about $5,233 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 162 communities in Light Oak. Our detailed directory has 3077 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as York, Gastonia and Gaffney.

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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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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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....
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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, 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Maranatha Manor of SpartanburgMaranatha Manor of Spartanburg is an assisted living community located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County, and home to over 181,000 people. A beautiful and historic city, Spartanburg is the largest city in the Greenville area and residents will...
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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
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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
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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
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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.
Whitney PlaceWhitney Place is an assisted living community located in Union, SC. Union is located in Union County and home to about 29,000 residents. A small town, Union, named after an old Union church, has a few local shops, stores, a museum and library where residents can enjoy scenic walks,...
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My mom and I needed in home help after she fell and broke her shoulder. This was our first time with using an in home facility and we could not have been more pleased. We had an awesome caretaker and never...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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
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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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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
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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, 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.
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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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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...
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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.
At Mooresville, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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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
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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 Light Oak, NC

The average cost of senior living in Light Oak is $5,233 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lincolnton, NC with an average of $4,916 per month.

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

Light Oak, NC
$5,233/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Light Oak, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,233/mo
$6,499/mo

Assisted living costs in Light Oak, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,463/mo
Studio
$4,741/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,308/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,436/mo

Senior living costs in Light Oak 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: Light Oak, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLight Oak, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,233/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,499/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Light Oak, NC:$5,233/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Light Oak, NC:$6,499/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Light Oak, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Light Oak, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Light Oak 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 average 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
Light Oak, NC$5,616/mo$5,322/mo+5.5%
North Carolina$5,036/mo$4,872/mo+3.4%
National$5,086/mo$4,828/mo+5.3%
Light Oak, NC
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,322/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,036/mo
2023 average cost:$4,872/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,086/mo
2023 average cost:$4,828/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Light Oak, 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 Light Oak.

What families are saying about assisted living in Light Oak

Recent reviews for assisted living in Light Oak

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.

MerryWood on Park in Charlotte, NC

5.0
First and foremost, both of my parents are happy at MerryWood. I trust the staff who truly care about their residents and provide a high level of service from the front desk to the dining room to planned activities to managing medications. I'm lucky to be close by and can drop in at any time. ...
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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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Light Oak review score based on 693 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 693 reviews of 162 Light Oak assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Light Oak 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

Light Oak review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Light Oak, NC162 facilities
8.5
Forest City, NC33 facilities
8.2
Lincolnton, NC158 facilities

Review subcategories for Light Oak 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 693 reviews of 162 Light Oak assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Light Oak 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
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
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Activities
2.9
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Light Oak assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Light Oak assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Light Oak, 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 Light Oak 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 Light Oak 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
53.1%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Light Oak 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 Light Oak Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Light Oak 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 Light Oak partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Light Oak 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 Light Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Light Oak 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 Light Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.1%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
38.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Light Oak

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 Light Oak protect seniors.
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Navion of Shelby, TerraBella Shelby and Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Light Oak, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 162 assisted living facilities near Light Oak, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Light Oak, North Carolina are Lake Wylie, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Brookdale Forest City. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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