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Assisted living costs in Patterson average about $4,011 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 88 communities in Patterson. Our detailed directory has 510 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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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.
Heath House is a senior living community located in Lincolnton, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Heath House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life 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, 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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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.
For older adults desiring companionship or needing assisted living care, EdenGardens of Statesville provides more than just a place to live - it is a place to live well. EdenGardens’ beautiful campus, nestled among six wooded acres, is residential in look and feel. Our tastefully decorated...
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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, 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, 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, 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.
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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.
Wexford House is a senior living community located in Denver, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Wexford 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, 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.
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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I have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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
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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.
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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Patterson, NC

The average cost of senior living in Patterson is $4,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,433 per month.

Assisted living costs in Patterson, NC, vs. nearby cities

Patterson, NC
$4,011/mo
$3,663/mo

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

Patterson, NC
$4,011/mo
U.S. national average
$4,780/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,011/mo
$5,004/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,639/mo
Studio
$5,471/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,252/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,984/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Senior living costs in Patterson 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: Patterson, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePatterson, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,011/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$5,004/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living$2,062/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Patterson, NC:$4,011/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Patterson, NC:$5,004/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Patterson, NC:$2,062/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Assisted living costs in Patterson, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Patterson and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Patterson, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Patterson have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Patterson, NC$4,516/mo$4,349/mo+3.8%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Patterson, NC
2024 average cost:$4,516/mo
2023 average cost:$4,349/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Patterson, 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 Patterson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Patterson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Patterson

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!

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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Brookdale Hickory Northeast

5.0
The staff was attentive, engaging, and genuinely cared. They went above and beyond making this a place my dad would be comfortable. The place is warm and friendly. They care about details and people.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at different communities, such as Heritage Care of Conover, TerraBella Newton, and Terrabella Lake Norman, who go above and beyond to make residents feel comfortable and supported.
Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Some families praise the clear and frequent communication they receive from community staff, like at Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living and Brookdale Peachtree (AL), ensuring everyone is informed and reassured.
Personalized care to accommodate resident needs. Many reviews highlight accommodations made by staff to cater to specific resident needs, such as dietary restrictions or mobility issues, at communities like Brookdale Lenoir, Summit Place of Mooresville, and Henderson Care Center.
Engaging activities for socialization. Various communities offer a range of activities to promote socialization and residents' overall well-being, as mentioned in reviews for Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living, Brookdale Falling Creek, and Brookdale Peachtree (AL).
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Several reviews express their satisfaction with the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as Heritage Care of Conover, Jurney's of Statesville, and Governors Bend.
Adaptive care for Alzheimer's and memory care. Reviews from families of loved ones with Alzheimer's or memory care needs, like Rose Hill Retirement Community and TerraBella Newton, highlight the importance of understanding and catering to their specific needs.
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Patterson review score based on 146 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 146 reviews of 71 Patterson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Patterson 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

Patterson review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Patterson, NC71 facilities
8.7
Lenoir, NC8 facilities
8.9
Cedar Rock, NC8 facilities

Review subcategories for Patterson 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 146 reviews of 71 Patterson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Patterson 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.
Patterson, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Patterson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Patterson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Patterson, 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 Patterson 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 Patterson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Patterson, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.1%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Patterson 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 Patterson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Patterson, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Patterson 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 Patterson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Patterson, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Patterson 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 Patterson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Patterson, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Patterson 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 Patterson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Patterson, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
33.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
23.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Patterson

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