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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Longtown, NC

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Assisted living costs in Longtown average about $4,967 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 113 communities in Longtown. Our detailed directory has 1000 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Marion, Morganton and Lenoir.

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, Independent Living, 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.
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
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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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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
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.
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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
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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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Longtown, NC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What families are saying about assisted living in Longtown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Longtown

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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Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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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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Longtown review score based on 276 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 276 reviews of 113 Longtown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Longtown 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

Longtown review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Longtown, NC113 facilities
5.3
Spruce Pine, NC12 facilities
8.1
Burnsville, NC102 facilities

Review subcategories for Longtown 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 276 reviews of 113 Longtown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Longtown 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.
Longtown, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.2
3.1
Value for cost*
3.3
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Longtown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Longtown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Longtown, 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 Longtown 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 Longtown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Longtown, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.2%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Longtown 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 Longtown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Longtown, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Longtown 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 Longtown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Longtown, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Longtown 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 Longtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Longtown, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Longtown 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 Longtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Longtown, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.3%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
33.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.8%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.5%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Longtown

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

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StoryPoint Johnson City, Brookdale Forest City and Forest Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Longtown, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 113 assisted living facilities near Longtown, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Longtown, North Carolina is Brookdale Forest City. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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