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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Yancey County, NC

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Assisted living costs in Yancey County average about $4,407 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 121 communities in Yancey County. Our detailed directory has 829 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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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.
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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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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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.
Asbury at Steadman Hill is a dedicated assisted living and memory care facility that is part of Asbury Place Kingsport, a broader senior living community. This community offers specialized care and support for individuals with varying needs, particularly focusing on those requiring assistance...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
Brockford Inn has been providing elder care to our local community for over 40 years. Our staff has an equal amount of experience working with the geriatric population suffering from dementia, mental challenges, and being homeless. We are a family owned company, located in Granite Falls, NC. Our...

Cost of assisted living in Yancey County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Yancey County is $4,407 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spruce Pine, NC with an average of $3,492 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Yancey County, NC vs. nearby counties

Yancey County, NC
$4,339/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Yancey County, NC vs. the state and national average

Yancey County, NC
$4,339/mo
U.S. national average
$4,669/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Yancey County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,339/mo
$5,054/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Yancey County, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,448/mo
Studio
$5,466/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,354/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,191/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Yancey County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Yancey 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 Yancey County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Yancey County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Yancey 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!

The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens

3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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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.

Yancey County review score based on 292 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 292 reviews of 100 Yancey County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Yancey 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

Yancey County review score compared against nearby cities

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Yancey County, NC100 facilities
8.4
Burnsville, NC14 facilities
8.3
Bakersville, NC12 facilities

Review subcategories for Yancey 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 292 reviews of 100 Yancey County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Yancey 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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4.5
Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Yancey County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yancey County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yancey 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 Yancey 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 Yancey 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
43%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Yancey 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 Yancey 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
37%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Yancey 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 Yancey 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
20%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
14.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Yancey 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 Yancey County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32%
42%
Room service
Room service
28%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yancey 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 Yancey County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
24%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Yancey 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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Yancey County protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Bristol, LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Yancey County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 121 assisted living facilities near Yancey County, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Yancey County, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Brookdale Johnson City. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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