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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Watauga County, NC

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Assisted living costs in Watauga County average about $4,273 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 80 communities in Watauga County. Our detailed directory has 610 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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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.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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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.
Walden House is a senior living community located in Hickory, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Walden House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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.
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.
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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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.
Piedmont Village at Newton is an assisted living community located in Newton, NC. The city of Newton is located in Catawba County and is home to about 13,000 people. Newton is a small town where residents can enjoy going out for relaxing walks, going to run errands, or relaxing in the comfort of...
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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.
Photo of Remington House
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.

Cost of assisted living in Watauga County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Watauga County is $4,273 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Drexel, NC with an average of $3,476 per month.

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

Watauga County, NC
$4,273/mo
$4,187/mo

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

Watauga County, NC
$4,273/mo
U.S. national average
$4,780/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,273/mo
$4,983/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,202/mo
Studio
$5,098/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,304/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,249/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Watauga 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: Watauga County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatauga County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,273/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$4,983/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living$2,475/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Watauga County, NC:$4,273/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Watauga County, NC:$4,983/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Watauga County, NC:$2,475/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Assisted living costs in Watauga County, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Watauga 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 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
Watauga County, NC$4,372/mo$4,230/mo+3.4%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Watauga County, NC
2024 average cost:$4,372/mo
2023 average cost:$4,230/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Watauga 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 Watauga County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Watauga County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Watauga County

Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon

5.0
5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work. Also observed other staff interaction with patients and it was always pleasant and ...
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Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Watauga County review score based on 210 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 210 reviews of 65 Watauga County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Watauga 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

Watauga County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Watauga County, NC65 facilities
8.0
Boone, NC75 facilities
9.3
Cove Creek, NC10 facilities

Review subcategories for Watauga 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 210 reviews of 65 Watauga County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Watauga 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.
Watauga County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Watauga County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watauga County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga 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
46.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.2%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Watauga 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 Watauga County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watauga County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watauga 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 Watauga County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watauga County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Watauga 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 Watauga County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watauga County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watauga 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 Watauga County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watauga County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
26.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Watauga 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 Watauga County protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living, Brookdale Lenoir and Brookdale Rock Springs are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Watauga County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 80 assisted living facilities near Watauga County, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Watauga County, North Carolina are Brookdale Bristol and American House Johnson City. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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