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Assisted living costs in Waterville average about $4,188 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 90 communities in Waterville. Our detailed directory has 693 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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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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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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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
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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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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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...
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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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While my mother was here everything was actually excellent. I was very pleased with the staff, the nurses, and the food services. Since we had a specific budget this facility didn’t have a base fee then...
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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.
Situated on 9 beautiful acres of land in the heart of downtown, Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with access to all Morristown has to offer. The lovely community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as The Renaissance...
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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.
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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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.
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
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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, 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.
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, 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.
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...
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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community. Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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...
Cost of assisted living in Waterville, NC
The average cost of senior living in Waterville is $4,188 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,098 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waterville, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waterville, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waterville vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Waterville, NC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Waterville over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waterville, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Waterville
Recent reviews for assisted living in Waterville
The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN
5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents!
The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on.
[name removed] (front desk) is wonderful. [name removed] (director) also great. [name removed] (PT) ...
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Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park in Hendersonville, NC
4.8
I would highly recommend this community. For the money and cost they are the best community around this area for your loved ones. They have activities like games, movie night, church services and more for the residents.
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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Brookdale Browns Creek, Asbury Place Maryville, and Trinity Hills of Knoxville, who go above and beyond to make residents feel comfortable and well-cared for.
Variety of activities and social opportunities. Residents at communities like The Pointe at Lifespring, Trinity Hills of Knoxville, and Mars Hill Manor enjoy a wide range of activities, including music, crafts, outings, and religious services, which help them stay engaged and connected with their community.
Well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the living spaces and common areas at communities such as Trinity View Retirement Community, Clover Hill Senior Living, and Brookdale Browns Creek. Residents appreciate the attention to detail and the sense of pride taken in maintai ...
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Individualized care plans. Many families comment on the personalized care plans at communities like Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Trinity Hills of Knoxville, and Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville, where staff take the time to understand each resident's unique needs and preferences, ensuring they receive the best ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food is highlighted as a significant factor in the overall satisfaction of residents at communities like Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN, Mars Hill Manor, and The Pointe at Lifespring. Chefs and dining staff are commended for their abilit ...
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Supportive and inclusive community. Several reviews note the sense of camaraderie and inclusion at communities such as Heather Glen Assisted Living, Clover Hill Senior Living, and Wellington Manor Assisted Living, where residents feel welcomed and valued, fostering a strong sense of belonging and friendship.
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Waterville review score based on 157 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 157 reviews of 73 Waterville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Waterville 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
Waterville review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Waterville 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 157 reviews of 73 Waterville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waterville 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.Waterville, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Waterville assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterville, 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 Waterville 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 Waterville 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
50.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.4%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.2%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.4%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waterville 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 Waterville 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
43.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterville 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 Waterville 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
28.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
32.9%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.8%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.7%
14.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterville 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 Waterville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.1%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
26%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterville 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 Waterville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.4%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.1%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waterville
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Waterville protect seniors.
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