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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Middle Fork, NC

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Assisted living costs in Middle Fork average about $5,093 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 122 communities in Middle Fork. Our detailed directory has 2115 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Easley, Highlands and Brevard.

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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The staff at Cannon Wood is exceptional. They are caring and compassionate. The food is excellent, however I think they could use a few more activities. The community is well taken care of. It is like 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.
Cannon Wood Village is senior community located in the peaceful area that is Tiger, GA. This community provides seniors with a home in a quiet area, allowing them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. The town of Tiger offers a drive-in, a library, a historical society,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
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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 is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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They provided excellent care to my grandmother for over 5 years. Grateful to all the staff. They accommodated food requests and even care suggestions to bring her recliner out to the hallway so we could be...
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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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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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for the...
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.
Photo of Lakewood Senior Living
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.
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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 Middle Fork, NC

The average cost of senior living in Middle Fork is $5,093 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesville, NC with an average of $4,694 per month.

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

Middle Fork, NC
$5,093/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Middle Fork, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,093/mo
$6,181/mo

Assisted living costs in Middle Fork, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,629/mo
Studio
$4,733/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,747/mo

Senior living costs in Middle Fork 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: Middle Fork, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMiddle Fork, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,093/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,181/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,522/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Middle Fork, NC:$5,093/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Middle Fork, NC:$6,181/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Middle Fork, NC:$3,522/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Middle Fork, 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 Middle Fork.

What families are saying about assisted living in Middle Fork

Recent reviews for assisted living in Middle Fork

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

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

Middle Fork review score based on 466 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 466 reviews of 122 Middle Fork assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Middle Fork 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

Middle Fork review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Middle Fork, NC122 facilities
8.8
Hendersonville, NC36 facilities
8.4
Cullowhee, NC72 facilities

Review subcategories for Middle Fork 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 466 reviews of 122 Middle Fork assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Middle Fork 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.
Middle Fork, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
2.9
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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Middle Fork assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Middle Fork assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Middle Fork, 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 Middle Fork 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 Middle Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Middle Fork, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.2%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Middle Fork 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 Middle Fork Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Middle Fork, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Middle Fork 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 Middle Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Middle Fork, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Middle Fork 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 Middle Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Middle Fork, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Middle Fork 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 Middle Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Middle Fork, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.6%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
41%
48%
Dances
Dances
26.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Middle Fork

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 Middle Fork protect seniors.
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North Pointe, Manning Square and Summit Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Middle Fork, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 122 assisted living facilities near Middle Fork, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Middle Fork, North Carolina are North Pointe, Summit Place and The Gables on Pelham. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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