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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Carolina is $6,196, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Qualla area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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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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.
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.
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 Qualla, NC

The average cost of senior living in North Carolina is $6,196 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in North Carolina vs. 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 state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeNorth CarolinaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$6,196/mo$5,830/mo6.3% above national median
Memory Care$7,410/mo$6,999/mo5.9% above national median
Independent Living$3,534/mo$3,520/mo0.4% above national median
Assisted Living
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.3% above national median
Memory Care
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.9% above national median
Independent Living
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:0.4% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Qualla, 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 Qualla.

What families are saying about assisted living in Qualla

Recent reviews for assisted living in Qualla

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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Freedom Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

5.0
Freedom Senior Living is 5 stars all the way around, the staff members treat the residents like family, they genuinely care about each and everyone of them. They go above and beyond to make them feel comfortable and secured. They have been on a lock down the last couple of months due to a few ...
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Cedar Mountain House in Brevard, NC

5.0
My sister and I absolutely love all the staff at Cedar Mountain House. They are always very friendly and welcoming and take excellent care of our Mom. We were very thankful to find a place for her after her fall. She has Alzheimer’s and think she has always lived there and they are her lifelong ...
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Qualla review score based on 116 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 116 reviews of 64 Qualla assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Qualla 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

Qualla review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Qualla, NC64 facilities
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Franklin, NC6 facilities
3.0
Waynesville, NC18 facilities

Review subcategories for Qualla 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 116 reviews of 64 Qualla assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Qualla 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.
Qualla, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
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Qualla assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Qualla assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Qualla, 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 Qualla 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 Qualla that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Qualla, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.6%
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
42.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Qualla 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 Qualla Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Qualla, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Qualla 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 Qualla partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Qualla, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Qualla 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 Qualla communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Qualla, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.9%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Qualla 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 Qualla offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Qualla, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Qualla

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Sevierville, Brookdale Sandy Springs and Trinity Hills of Knoxville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Qualla, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 64 assisted living facilities near Qualla, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Qualla, North Carolina is Brookdale Sevierville. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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