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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Oval, NC
Assisted living costs in Oval average about $3,807 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 77 communities in Oval. Our detailed directory has 328 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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We lived at one time at a different independent living place which we did like move to abundant the apartments are large we have 1200sq feet bath and half washier and dryer full kitchen excellent place to...
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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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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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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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.
Brockford Inn has been providing elder care to our local community for over 40 years. Our staff has an equal amount of experience working with the geriatric population suffering from dementia, mental challenges, and being homeless. We are a family owned company, located in Granite Falls, NC. Our...
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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
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.
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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They were huge and they had all levels of care. We used them for rehab, and for memory care. In the rehab they knew that she had to be secured so they made sure to have her in a secure section when she was...
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
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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.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...
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.
Walden House is a senior living community located in Hickory, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Walden House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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
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.
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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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Oval, NC
The average cost of senior living in Oval is $3,807 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hudson, NC with an average of $3,429 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Oval, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Oval, NC vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Oval, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Oval
Recent reviews for assisted living in Oval
Brookdale Lenoir
4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!
Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon
5.0
5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work. Also observed other staff interaction with patients and it was always pleasant and ...
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The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Caring and attentive staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and care shown by staff at their community, such as at Brookdale Falling Creek where they constantly keep families informed and have an open door policy. At Faith Assisted Living, staff are described as friendly and helpful.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, like at Brookdale Bristol where rooms and common areas are described as well-kept. At Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living, they mention the importance of cleanliness for residents' well-being.
Variety of engaging activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at communities. For example, at Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, staff organize regular outings and activities to keep residents active and engaged. At Heritage Care of Conover, residents enjoy a 'homelike' atmosphere wi ...
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Individualized care plans. Reviews highlight the importance of personalized care plans at communities, such as at American House Bristol where staff work with residents and families to determine their specific needs. At Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living, residents receive care that is tailored to their i ...
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Comfortable and spacious living spaces. Residents appreciate the comfortable and spacious living spaces at their communities, as noted in reviews for TerraBella Newton and Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon. These spaces allow residents to feel at home and relax.
Supportive environment for residents. Many reviews mention the sense of community and support felt at their loved ones' communities, such as at Heritage Care of Conover where staff members treat residents like family. At Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living, residents enjoy the companionship of fellow residents and the staff's genuin ...
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Oval review score based on 127 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 127 reviews of 59 Oval assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Oval 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
Oval review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Oval 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 127 reviews of 59 Oval assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Oval 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.Oval, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Oval assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oval assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oval, 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 Oval 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 Oval 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
40.3%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.5%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.8%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.2%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Oval 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 Oval 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
38.7%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oval 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 Oval 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
17.7%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Oval 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 Oval communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
3.2%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oval 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 Oval offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.3%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.1%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Oval
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 Oval protect seniors.
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Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Falling Creek and Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Oval, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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