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Assisted living costs in Union County average about $5,386 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 109 communities in Union County. Our detailed directory has 2453 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Charlotte, Matthews and Waxhaw.

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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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.
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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My mom and I needed in home help after she fell and broke her shoulder. This was our first time with using an in home facility and we could not have been more pleased. We had an awesome caretaker and never...
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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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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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.
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.
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.
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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Heath Springs Residential Care Center is an assisted living community located in Heath Springs, SC. The small town of Heath Springs is located in Lancaster County and is home to almost 900 people. In Heath Springs, residents can go for relaxing nature walks, enjoy scenic views, go out on group...
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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.
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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Brookdale has been a great fit for my mom. It has been especially challenging during the pandemic, but they have done a good job of helping my mom settle in and helping me to feel comfortable that she is...
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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This community is wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone. This community is very clean. The staff are good and they have wonderful meals.My husband is doing much better since moving into this community
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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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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.
If you are retired from work, but not from life, consider Carolina Village in Rock Hill, South Carolina. As a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rock Hill is a growing, thriving community. The spacious Carolina Village campus provides a country setting on the outskirts of this bustling...
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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, 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.
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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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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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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.
Woodlawn Haven Woodlawn Haven is an assisted living community nestled in Mount Holly, North Carolina. Our campus is conveniently located to route 27 and nestled in the deep green of Mount Holly North Carolina. We provide ample parking for both residents and their visiting friends and family....
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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 Meadows of Rockwell is a warm, welcoming assisted living community with small-town charm in Rowan County, NC, just minutes away from Salisbury. Our residents enjoy private or companion rooms, each with private baths, in-room climate controls, cable TV, and more. We offer a full activities...
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.
Welcome to The Willows at York, a place to call home. Many do.The Willows at York offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff that greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Living Choices: Assisted...
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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.
Angels at Heart Assisted Living is committed to providing high quality, residents centered and affordable care to our residents to assist them to lead dignified and independent lives in the comfort and safety of facility. Their individual needs are carefully assessed, understood and met through...
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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Union County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Union County is $5,386 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monroe, NC with an average of $5,604 per month.

Assisted living costs in Union County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Union County, NC
$5,386/mo

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

Union County, NC
$5,386/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Union County, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,386/mo
$7,321/mo

Assisted living costs in Union County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,550/mo
Studio
$3,575/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,380/mo

Senior living costs in Union County 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: Union County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnion County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,386/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,321/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,589/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Union County, NC:$5,386/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Union County, NC:$7,321/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Union County, NC:$3,589/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Union County, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Union County 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
Union County, NC$5,601/mo$5,119/mo+9.4%
North Carolina$5,363/mo$5,005/mo+7.2%
National$5,336/mo$5,041/mo+5.9%
Union County, NC
2024 average cost:$5,601/mo
2023 average cost:$5,119/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,363/mo
2023 average cost:$5,005/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,336/mo
2023 average cost:$5,041/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Union County, 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 Union County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Union County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Union County

MerryWood on Park in Charlotte, NC

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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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Best of Care Assisted Living in Kannapolis, NC

5.0
Best of Care Assisted Living has been a great place. I've felt that the care there has been better than any place that my loved one has been thus far in the Salisbury area. It's actually in Kannapolis. It's a smaller, family owned establishment. The owner even helps out when needed and even ...
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Lakewood Care Center in Denver, NC

5.0
Everything has worked out pretty well for us here at this community. My mother is being cared for well, I know she is in good hands here. They have a good staff here, they are helpful and courteous. The community looks nice and well-kept. The meals are well balanced. Overall my mother is doing ...
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Union County review score based on 578 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 578 reviews of 109 Union County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Union County 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

Union County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Union County, NC109 facilities
8.7
8.8
Anson County, NC11 facilities

Review subcategories for Union County 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 578 reviews of 109 Union County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Union County 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
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3.4
Friendliness
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3.5
Care services
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Staff
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3.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Union County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union County, 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 Union County 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 Union County 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
59.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.1%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Union County 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 Union County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union County 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 Union County 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
29.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Union County 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 Union County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.9%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union County 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 Union County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.9%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
60.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
49.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Union County

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

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Brookdale Monroe Square, Brookdale Union Park and Brookdale Weddington Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Union County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 109 assisted living facilities near Union County, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Union County, North Carolina are Lake Wylie, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Morningside of Gastonia. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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