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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Nantahala, NC
Assisted living costs in Nantahala average about $3,750 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 71 communities in Nantahala. Our detailed directory has 754 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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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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
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
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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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
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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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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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, 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.
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.
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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What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
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.
Cost of assisted living in Nantahala, NC
The average cost of senior living in Nantahala is $3,750 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Andrews, NC with an average of $2,738 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nantahala, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nantahala, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nantahala vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Nantahala, NC by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nantahala, 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 Nantahala.
Private income options in North Carolina
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VA benefits in North Carolina
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Medicare and Medicaid in North Carolina
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What families are saying about assisted living in Nantahala
Recent reviews for assisted living in Nantahala
Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN
4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA
5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Nantahala review score based on 175 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 175 reviews of 63 Nantahala assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Nantahala 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
Nantahala review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Nantahala 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 175 reviews of 63 Nantahala assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Nantahala 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.Nantahala, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Nantahala assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nantahala assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nantahala, 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 Nantahala 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 Nantahala that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nantahala, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.6%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.1%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.4%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Nantahala 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 Nantahala Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nantahala, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.8%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.4%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.5%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nantahala 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 Nantahala partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nantahala, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Nantahala 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 Nantahala communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nantahala, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nantahala 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 Nantahala offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nantahala, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.5%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.2%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.5%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.9%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nantahala
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 Nantahala protect seniors.
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