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Assisted living costs in Mitchell County average about $3,680 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Mitchell County. Our detailed directory has 39 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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Mitchell County Assisted Living Facilities | 39 Reviews

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Photo of Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City
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My mom moved into Christian Assisted Living in March 2024 after a very long search for a memory care. Mom is receiving excellent and loving care while we have continue relief that she is protected and...
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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Photo of Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living
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Other than the food, we have been incredibly pleased with everything. My favorite part is the staff. They are friendly and responsive. They have been very helpful through all of the ups and down. 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.
Princeton Transitional Care provides a new home for skilled-nursing care and adds 60 assisted living apartments, 47 short-term skilled-nursing and rehab private suites. This state-of-the-art community features a streetscape with a chapel and theatre, library and media center, Blue Ridge market,...
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I was searching with no luck and when I called[name removed] she said yes immediately. It was in ten minutes of where I live. I feel my loved one got adequate care. He can care for all his personal needs....
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.
The Heritage of Sugar Mountain is an assisted living community situated in the beautiful mountains of Newland, North Carolina. Not only do we provide our residents with a warm, caring environment, but we also have spectacular views of Sugar Mountain. Our safe, caring and nurturing environment is...
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The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families...
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.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere residents...
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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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.
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...
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
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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 Mitchell County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mitchell County is $3,680 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spruce Pine, NC with an average of $3,336 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mitchell County, NC vs. nearby counties

Mitchell County, NC
$3,680/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mitchell County, NC vs. the state and national average

Mitchell County, NC
$3,680/mo
U.S. national average
$4,652/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mitchell County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,680/mo
$4,098/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Mitchell County, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,913/mo
Studio
$4,125/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,885/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mitchell County, 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 Mitchell County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mitchell County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mitchell County

Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City

4.7
Staff is professional, friendly and cares about residents. Housekeeping and meals are very good. The move in process was easy. I would recommend this facility to others. So far, the facility is working out well.

Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

4.9
The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Mitchell County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mitchell County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mitchell County, 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 Mitchell County 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 Mitchell County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mitchell County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mitchell County 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 Mitchell County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mitchell County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mitchell County 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 Mitchell County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mitchell County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Mitchell County 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 Mitchell County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mitchell County, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mitchell County 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 Mitchell County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mitchell County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mitchell County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Mitchell County protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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