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Assisted living costs in Swannanoa average about $5,917 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 91 communities in Swannanoa. Our detailed directory has 726 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Hendersonville, Asheville and Marion.

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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My mother has been at Cedar Mountain for three years and I have found everyone to be caring and considerate in their care of her. Last year was especially hard due to Covid but [names removed] went over the...
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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.
Cedar Mountain House is an assisted living community located just outside of downtown Brevard, NC. Cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a cozy town filled with tremendous cultural & natural opportunities. Cedar Mountain House is tucked away from the hustle & bustle of in town...
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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.
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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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My Mom has been a resident for 2 years now and she loves it here. She loves interacting with the other residents and has several good friends here. She is a different person now than when she first came...
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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.
Conveniently located off of Tusculum Boulevard on Mt. Bethel Road not far from Laughlin Hospital, Morning Pointe of Greeneville is a state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 44 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care, Preserving Dignity At Morning Pointe...
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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...
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.
Ashlan Village is a continuing care community, where your choices matter. Through community services and programs, Ashlan Village provides for the social, spiritual, nutritional, residential, wellness and health care needs of older people at reasonable cost. We have a variety of spacious floor...
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We chose Family Ministries because we saw an ad on the TV and thought we would try it and see what was offered and it turned out to be a very good experience. They were very informative and good with...
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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.
Family Ministries Retirement & Assisted Living is a beautiful, newly-renovated community giving you a fresher, cleaner atmosphere in which to thrive. Beautifully designed accommodations set the bar high for distinctive senior living at The Reed Center in Limestone, Tennessee, but it’s our...
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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
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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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.
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, 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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Swannanoa, NC

The average cost of senior living in Swannanoa is $5,917 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Canton, NC with an average of $4,694 per month.

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

Swannanoa, NC
$5,917/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,917/mo
$8,128/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,277/mo
Studio
$5,054/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,103/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,826/mo

Senior living costs in Swannanoa 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: Swannanoa, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwannanoa, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,917/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,128/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,130/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Swannanoa, NC:$5,917/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Swannanoa, NC:$8,128/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Swannanoa, NC:$4,130/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Swannanoa, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Swannanoa 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
Swannanoa, NC$5,961/mo$5,110/mo+16.6%
North Carolina$5,729/mo$5,264/mo+8.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Swannanoa, NC
2024 average cost:$5,961/mo
2023 average cost:$5,110/mo
Percent change:+16.6%
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
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Swannanoa, 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 Swannanoa.

What families are saying about assisted living in Swannanoa

Recent reviews for assisted living in Swannanoa

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.

Shepherd's Care Assisted Living in Greenville, SC

4.8
I'm quite happy with them. They are very clean, and the staff is very friendly. They are quick to respond if I have any concerns or if there are needs. They have activities, and they try to get the residents engaged but it can be hard in memory care.

Swannanoa review score based on 159 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 159 reviews of 91 Swannanoa assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Swannanoa 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

Swannanoa review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Swannanoa, NC91 facilities
8.8
Hendersonville, NC36 facilities
8.2
Mars Hill, NC91 facilities

Review subcategories for Swannanoa 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 159 reviews of 91 Swannanoa assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Swannanoa 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.
Swannanoa, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
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3.1
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Swannanoa assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swannanoa assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swannanoa, 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 Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa 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
36.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swannanoa, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa 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
15.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
25.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.9%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Swannanoa

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

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Manning Square, Brookdale Forest City and Trinity View Retirement Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Swannanoa, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 91 assisted living facilities near Swannanoa, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Swannanoa, North Carolina is Brookdale Forest City. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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