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Assisted living costs in Tellico average about $3,938 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 55 communities in Tellico. Our detailed directory has 338 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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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent 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.
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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, 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.
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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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shannondale of Maryville opened in March of 2002. We are a Membership Based Community offering Continuing Care to our residents. Our 34-acre campus offers 66 Independent Living Homes & Villas and 89 Retirement Center Apartments -Though each of our facilities is unique in character they are...
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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.
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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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Freedom Senior Living is 5 stars all the way around, the staff members treat the residents like family, they genuinely care about each and everyone of them. They go above and beyond to make them feel...
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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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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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.
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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, 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.
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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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for 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.
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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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...

Cost of assisted living in Tellico, NC

The average cost of senior living in Tellico is $3,938 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Andrews, NC with an average of $2,738 per month.

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

Tellico, NC
$3,938/mo
$3,418/mo

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

Tellico, NC
$3,938/mo
U.S. national average
$4,779/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,938/mo
$4,693/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,459/mo
Studio
$5,197/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,003/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,897/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,675/mo

Senior living costs in Tellico 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: Tellico, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTellico, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,938/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$4,693/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$2,891/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Tellico, NC:$3,938/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Tellico, NC:$4,693/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Tellico, NC:$2,891/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Tellico, 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 Tellico.

What families are saying about assisted living in Tellico

Recent reviews for assisted living in Tellico

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Freedom Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

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

Warm and caring staff. Many reviews mention the friendliness and kindness of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Belvedere Commons of Seneca, the tour guide and executive director are noted for their warm welcomes and attentiveness to residents' needs. At Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville, the s ...
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Nice and varied activities. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered at different communities, from outings to religious services and enjoying time at beautiful facilities. At Belvedere Commons of Seneca, residents appreciate the variety of activities and look forward to weekly outings. Families at Brookdale ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently highlight cleanliness as a priority. At Clover Hill Senior Living, the community is described as exceptionally clean, while Asbury Place Maryville mentions the need for some sprucing up. Several reviews praise the facility conditions and upkeep, making for a pleasant liv ...
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Great communication between families and staff. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is key to ensuring every resident's needs are met. At Belvedere Commons of Seneca, the staff makes families feel involved and ensures they are always informed. The executive director at Clover Hill Senior Living sets regular meetin ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Quality food is an important factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Liberty Assisted Living, the food is described as amazing, while Brookdale Sandy Springs notes that meals can be a hit or miss. Regardless, staff at various communities accommodate individual preferences and dietary r ...
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Accessible and accommodating staff. The ease of accessing staff and their willingness to accommodate residents' needs is a common theme in reviews. At Asbury Place Maryville, the staff are described as top-notch and always available, while Clover Hill Senior Living mentions the executive director's hands-on approach and accomm ...
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Tellico review score based on 74 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 44 Tellico assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Tellico 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

Tellico review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Tellico, NC44 facilities
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Franklin, NC9 facilities
8.4
Bryson City, NC84 facilities

Review subcategories for Tellico 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 74 reviews of 44 Tellico assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Tellico 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.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Tellico assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tellico assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tellico, 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 Tellico 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 Tellico that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tellico, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.5%
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
45.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.7%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Tellico 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 Tellico Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tellico, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tellico 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 Tellico partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tellico, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Tellico 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 Tellico communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tellico, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
29.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tellico 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 Tellico offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tellico, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
15.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Tellico

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

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Brookdale Sevierville, Brookdale Sandy Springs and Belvedere Commons of Seneca are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Tellico, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 55 assisted living facilities near Tellico, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Tellico, North Carolina is Belvedere Commons of Seneca. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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