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Assisted living costs in Spruce Pine average about $3,612 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 18 communities in Spruce Pine. Our detailed directory has 26 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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Cleanliness is Important...but the kindness shown to Mother outweighs that but it is something I noticed. There are only 24 residents at a time, so it is a small facility but friendly. Staff are all very...
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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.
Quaker Meadow Family Care Home is located in Morganton, North Carolina. Nestled only 35 minutes from the base of the Blue Ridge Parkway, we enjoy clean air, beautiful scenery, and a small but caring community. We are conveniently located near 1-40, off exit 100, only 5-7 minutes away from the...
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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
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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.
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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They had a good staff of doctors, nurses, mental health care, etc. providers that came to the facility on a regular basis. Personal needs were taken care of - hygiene, clothes, room.
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 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....
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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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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...
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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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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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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
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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
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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 Spruce Pine, NC

The average cost of senior living in Spruce Pine is $3,612 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,433 per month.

Assisted living costs in Spruce Pine, NC, vs. nearby cities

Spruce Pine, NC
$3,612/mo
$4,319/mo

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

Spruce Pine, NC
$3,612/mo
U.S. national average
$4,835/mo

Assisted living costs in Spruce Pine, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,612/mo
$5,190/mo

Assisted living costs in Spruce Pine, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,250/mo
Studio
$6,003/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,408/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,945/mo

Senior living costs in Spruce Pine vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Spruce Pine, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSpruce Pine, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,612/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,190/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$3,236/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Spruce Pine, NC:$3,612/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Spruce Pine, NC:$5,190/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Spruce Pine, NC:$3,236/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Spruce Pine, 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 Spruce Pine.

What families are saying about assisted living in Spruce Pine

Recent reviews for assisted living in Spruce Pine

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.

The Heritage of Sugar Mountain in Newland, NC

3.4
It was a very good placement. My son who lives there, he doesn't require a lot of care. He takes care of himself. If it was someone who was bedridden I couldn't judge that, but for him, I'd tell people it was a very good placement.

Burke Long Term Care in Morganton, NC

5.0
This team of Burke Assisted Living really takes care of their residents. The Administrator Assistance Charlotte is wonderful she treat everyone like family. That the reason I decided to put my mom there.

Spruce Pine assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spruce Pine assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spruce Pine, 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 Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine 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
23.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Spruce Pine, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Spruce Pine, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Spruce Pine, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Spruce Pine, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
46.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
7.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Spruce Pine

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

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Burke Long Term Care, Mitchell House and Jonas Ridge Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Spruce Pine, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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