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Assisted living costs in St Stephens average about $4,940 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 120 communities in St Stephens. Our detailed directory has 1786 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Hickory, Statesville and Morganton.

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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Photo of Carolina Care Retirement Community
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They listen to my Mothers needs and were quick and efficient. Yes, we would definitely recommend Carolina Care Retirement Community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
A Charming Place….Carolina Care Retirement Cottages is located in Cherryville, NC: a small town full of warm hospitality about 40 miles outside of Charlotte, NC city limits. We provide an active, independent, fulfilling home life without the worry of maintenance/repairs, or cooking, through the...
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The staff is great, excellent care. The room is clean, he likes most of the meals they prepare. He enjoys some of the activities along with my sister & I. They organize activities to include the families.
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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I would recommend it. It is a great place. The only problem we have had is there is no transportation, so I have had to take off work several times to take my aunt to several appointments. And it would be...
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.
Welcome to Oakland Living! We provide the community we serve with honest, kind, homelike care to all who come through our door. Our goal is to provide peace of mind, while experiencing the feel of home. We have an amazing team of medication technicians and PCA/CNAs with training in CPR, dementia...
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The staff has been wonderful! Patient, kind, caring. Father In law wants to be at his home, but is adapting to his new surroundings. He is semi mobile, he is nervous to go down the long hall by himself. He...
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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I like that it's small. The residents and staff are all so caring and friendly towards one another. It's been a really good fit for my mom.
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.
Surrounded by mature trees in an established neighborhood near I-77, Cadence Huntersville offers a tranquil place for those needing assisted living and memory care services. The modern community building features inviting interiors and spacious outdoor areas for seniors to enjoy. Situated near...
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The care staff have been very good with Peggy. Have had trouble getting feedback from administration a bed issue. Made first contact on [Date Removed]. Took 3 or 4 contacts before we heard anything back,...
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.
Come To Live Here.Just when you thought life in the Carolinas couldn’t get any better, Charter Senior Living of Charlotte has raised the bar. Great scenery is just the start. We’ve also instilled a new philosophy on senior living, as fresh as the morning breeze while rocking on our wrap-around...
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Our experience has been great!! Staff, food, room have all been a great experience!! I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Summit Place of Kings Mountain Summit Place of Kings Mountain is an assisted living community located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina of Cleveland County. With its ideal location near many restaurants, shopping centers, public parks, museums and galleries, the city of Kings Mountain offers the...
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The front desk is always amazing. However, no real follow ups happened once my mom moved in and it's on me to figure out the app, billing, etc. Also only have transportation available Tuesday/Thursday 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.
Our foundation is belief in the sacred value of human life.Our Mission: To champion the quality of life for all seniors!Sunrise Senior has been caring for seniors for 35 years, we are all over the US, in the UK & Canada.We believe that the community you choose should be a good fit for the...
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Facility is renovated and very nice. Rooms are spacious. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We didn't get enough information going in though. It would have been great if they had a welcome package that...
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.
The Laurels in Highland Creek is an Assisted Living community located in the master-planned community of Highland Creek in Charlotte, North Carolina. Everything we do at The Laurels is designed to assure the well-being of each of our assisted living residents. Located in northern Mecklenburg...
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As with any facility, where a loved one is placed, they are going to be issues that arise. This was a huge change for our family. For the most part, the staff has been responsive. It does seem that there’s...
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.
Exploring a Redefined IndependenceYou deserve the best that senior living has to offer, and it’s time to upgrade. We have just the place.We are an assisted living community in Statesville, North Carolina. As one of the premier assisted living communities in Statesville, we offer premium assisted...
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Photo of Burke Long Term Care
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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...
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.
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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Overall, the experience was good, and the staff/care was good; the facility was very nice and kept clean, most of the rooms were private and a good size. Overall my husband was treated well and if something...
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.
Situated in beautiful Shelby, known as “the City of Pleasant Living,” our warm, relaxing assisted living single-story community is known for down-home cooking, family get-togethers and lots of fellowship. Senior residents enjoy Terrabella of Shelby’s welcoming environment; engaged and friendly...
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My mother is a resident at Summit Place of Mooresville. She loves living there so far, the staff is friendly caring and meet all her needs.. she loves the other residents and enjoys all the activities that...
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.
At Summit Place we have only 40 residents in our Assisted Living community. Adjacent to our Assisted Living we also have Memory Care right on our campus with only 20 residents in that portion of the community. Our community is small and intimate. This allows us to have more hands on time with...
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All of the staff is friendly and have kept a very close eye on my husband's care needs. He loves the food. Not just the choices but the flavor and preparation. The halls and his room are always clean and I...
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.
Jurney's of StatesvilleJurney's of Statesville offers a discerning residential environment for those who, for whatever reason, should not live alone, but do not require skilled nursing care. Here, residents can live as independently as they wish, with the calm assurance that help is always...
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Its been a learning experience since [date removed]. We must have judged some things in the beginning. However I think Brookdale could be more informative on details, especially when its a new comer. My mom...
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.
Explore a Redefined IndependenceSenior living shouldn’t mean a life full of the stress and isolation that often comes from living at home. It shouldn’t be filled with worry about health issues, or whether you’re going to get the help you need each day. Our residents enjoy a premier assisted...
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My mother has been at Terra Bella Memory Care for 6 weeks. She is always clean and well groomed. The staff is friendly, attentive and kind. Resident rooms are open to all, which can be disconcerting....
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.
TerraBella Newton honors veterans with lifetime savings! Veteran seniors qualify for 5% off their monthly rental rate and for 25% off the community fee. Learn more today!
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We picked this community, because it was a very clean apperance,and close to my house. I recommend it highly to other families.It's like a nice apartment. They are very quick and professional to responding...
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.
A Great Setting for a Great LifeYou deserve a great backdrop for living a great life, and that’s what we offer our residents. We are a premiere assisted living community in Hickory, North Carolina where you can trade the stress and hassles of life at home for a life lived well. You’ll be...
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It's a good place. We picked this community because of the price and location. I would recommend to others.
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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We were told the chef was a Cracker Barrel. That may be what he did there but he must had been fired. The menu doesn't match what is given most of the time. Food is over cooked to a point you cant bite it or...
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.
Magnificent Care in the Blue Ridge MountainsTucked into a quiet corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a community where you can trade the hassles and chores that come along with life at home for a resort-style life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. We are a...
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As the person responsible for my brother living at Lakewood Care Center I have been very impressed with the staff. They sincerely care about each and every person there, they are friendly, helpful and go...
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.
Lakewood Care Center is an assisted living community in the quiet Charlotte suburb of Denver, NC. The peaceful, wooded setting provides a serene, welcoming and secure environment for seniors with a variety of care needs. The town of Denver is adjacent to Lake Norman and home to several state...
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We were very happy with Terra Bella Lake Norman. Food wasn't good and many chefs were employed during my parents stay. I don't know why. We would recommend this community to other families based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Located just west of downtown Mooresville, TerraBella Lake Norman is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most with a...
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I could not have asked for a better place for my uncle. Everyone there was wonderful and we felt like family. The care was excellent. The food was very good. I would recommend this community.
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.
Welcome to Maple Woods and The Oaks, the Assisted Living communities of Peak Resources - Cherryville. We are eagerly anticipating the relationships that can be created between our family and yours. Through passion and knowledge, our staff is dedicated to establishing an environment where senior...
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My father has been @ Somerset for approximately 1 month. He has received excellent care & the nurses have been very attentive to him. I feel so much better knowing that he no longer alone in his home. He has...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset Court of Cherryville offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset Court of Cherryville, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...
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My father was in Rose Glen Manor’s Memory Care Wing for almost a year, when he passed. He went there 4 years after the onset of Stroke Induced Dementia (severe and rapidly progressing Dementia). Memory Care...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Rose Glen Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Rose Glen Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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My first time touring this facility [Removed], the director, is very friendly and hospitable. The entire staff from what I have seen is very good. They do a great job as well keeping the place clean and...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Cleveland House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Cleveland House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...

Cost of assisted living in St Stephens, NC

The average cost of senior living in St Stephens is $4,940 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lincolnton, NC with an average of $4,916 per month.

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

St Stephens, NC
$4,940/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in St Stephens, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,940/mo
$6,260/mo

Assisted living costs in St Stephens, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,077/mo
Studio
$4,085/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,854/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,177/mo

Senior living costs in St Stephens 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: St Stephens, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Stephens, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,940/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,260/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,027/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
St Stephens, NC:$4,940/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
St Stephens, NC:$6,260/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
St Stephens, NC:$3,027/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in St Stephens, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in St Stephens 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 St Stephens, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in St Stephens 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
St Stephens, NC$5,326/mo$4,839/mo+10.1%
North Carolina$5,729/mo$5,264/mo+8.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
St Stephens, NC
2024 average cost:$5,326/mo
2023 average cost:$4,839/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,729/mo
2023 average cost:$5,264/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in St Stephens, 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 St Stephens.

What families are saying about assisted living in St Stephens

Recent reviews for assisted living in St Stephens

Somerset Court of Mocksville

5.0
They really do an excellent job. They deal really well with both the residents and their families. They are very patient and understanding and go out of their way to help out in any way they can. I highly recommend Somerset Court of Mocksville to anyone else who needs a place for their ...
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MerryWood on Park in Charlotte, NC

5.0
First and foremost, both of my parents are happy at MerryWood. I trust the staff who truly care about their residents and provide a high level of service from the front desk to the dining room to planned activities to managing medications. I'm lucky to be close by and can drop in at any time. ...
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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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St Stephens review score based on 432 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 432 reviews of 120 St Stephens assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The St Stephens 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

St Stephens review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
St Stephens, NC120 facilities
8.2
Lincolnton, NC158 facilities
8.1
Bethlehem, NC107 facilities

Review subcategories for St Stephens 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 432 reviews of 120 St Stephens assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare St Stephens 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.
St Stephens, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.9
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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*Learn more about cost details

St Stephens assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Stephens assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Stephens, 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 St Stephens 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 St Stephens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
St Stephens, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in St Stephens 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 St Stephens Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Stephens, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Stephens 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 St Stephens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Stephens, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in St Stephens 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 St Stephens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Stephens, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Stephens 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 St Stephens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Stephens, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
44.2%
48%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in St Stephens

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Falling Creek, Springs of Catawba and Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir are the top-rated assisted living facilities near St Stephens, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 120 assisted living facilities near St Stephens, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in St Stephens, North Carolina are Lake Wylie, Brookdale Forest City and Morningside of Gastonia. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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