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Assisted living costs in Stearns average about $4,394 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Stearns. Our detailed directory has 118 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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33 Floor plans available
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The Director of the memory care unit is very committed to delivering quality care and she develops her staff skill set to that end as well.
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.
Experience lodge-like living while soaking up gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LaurelHurst. From thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans to the world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of...
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Staff is very kind however weekends tends to be understaffed. Any concerns I've had are addressed easily. Rooms are nice and food is plentiful. Staff seems to know residents and treat them with respect.
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.
Just 30 minutes from Asheville, in the footprint of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Terrabella Hendersonville offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment near beautiful views, historic sites, shopping, dining and medical services. Senior residents enjoy our assisted living...
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The entry process was smooth and easy. The Executive Director, the Business Manager, and the Head Nurse were superb and each answered all of our questions with a smile and get it done attirude. The...
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.
Cherry Springs Village is an assisted living community located in Hendersonville, NC. Hendersonville is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is the perfect mountain getaway. Cherry Springs Village combines the comforts of home with security of knowing there's always a helping hand. It's a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Stearns, NC

The average cost of senior living in Stearns is $4,394 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,512 per month.

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

Stearns, NC
$4,394/mo
$4,473/mo
$4,221/mo

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

Stearns, NC
$4,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,835/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,394/mo
$4,818/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,106/mo
Studio
$6,356/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,000/mo

Senior living costs in Stearns 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: Stearns, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStearns, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,394/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$4,818/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$3,040/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Stearns, NC:$4,394/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Stearns, NC:$4,818/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Stearns, NC:$3,040/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Stearns, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Stearns 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Stearns, NC$5,078/mo$4,379/mo+16.0%
North Carolina$5,253/mo$4,936/mo+6.4%
National$5,202/mo$4,875/mo+6.7%
Stearns, NC
2024 average cost:$5,078/mo
2023 average cost:$4,379/mo
Percent change:+16.0%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,253/mo
2023 average cost:$4,936/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Stearns, 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 Stearns.

What families are saying about assisted living in Stearns

Recent reviews for assisted living in Stearns

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

5.0
This seems to be the best place that I have found for my loved one. They have activities like bible study, bingo, puzzles, laundry folding, coin counting, music, concerts and more for the residents to do and interact.

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods in Columbus, NC

4.0
The people are wonderful. They just need to replace the carpeting and stop losing clothes now and then. Other than that.....Great place!

Stearns assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stearns assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stearns, 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 Stearns 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 Stearns 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
20%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stearns 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 Stearns Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stearns, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stearns 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 Stearns 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
20%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Stearns 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 Stearns communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stearns 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 Stearns offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Stearns

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

Frequently Asked Questions

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, TerraBella Hendersonville and Cherry Springs Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Stearns, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Stearns, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Stearns, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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