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Asheville rests in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Seniors have access to daily support from the 17 assisted living facilities in the local area. In 2024, these communities charge an estimated $6,150 per month — a higher rate than the statewide median of $5,769 and the estimated national cost of $5,350.
The following directory offers 272 reviews reviews of the assisted living facilities located in the Asheville area. These communities acquire an overall average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars stars, showcasing the high quality of care available in the city.
62 Results
41 Cobblers Way, Asheville, NC 28804
4.1
(26 reviews)
"I toured Harmony at Reynolds Mountain. They're awesome. They're very patient-oriented. They take care of their patients very well. The staff was excellent...."
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308 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC 28803
3.6
(16 reviews)
"We went to Brookdale Asheville Overlook. I thought that that would be a great option, but maybe not for a couple or two people just because the size of the room was small. But I feel like they knew their residents well and were meeting their needs an..."
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95 Richmond Hill Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Asheville Geriatric. I needed a memory care unit, and they didn't have one. They also were sort of on the older side. The amenities were not as good for the patients. Like for the room, each of the patients had their own room, but they didn'..."
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30 Dalea Drive, Asheville, NC 28805
" At Wilham Ridge, we understand that the decision to transition a loved one to an assisted living community is filled with mixed emotions. W..."
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3199 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
4.5
(8 reviews)
"We chose to move my sister to Arbor Terrace of Asheville because of their friendliness. It was more of a home-type setting to me than just a business. So it's more comfortable. I just liked everything about it. It's inviting. They are very efficient,..."
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1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803
4.2
(11 reviews)
"Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community is a life care center. You go in with independent living and then you can go to assisted living and then to nursing care. So once you're there, you don't have to move again and we like that about it and the fi..."
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2360 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
4.0
(20 reviews)
"Givens Estates was quite beautiful. It was high-end, but also expensive. It was like going to a resort. It was interesting to us that it puts itself forward as a not-for-profit, yet it was glamorous. The people seemed happy. We saw a lot of residents..."
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68-A Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
5.0
(4 reviews)
"CarePartners was so on top of everything. Every second of the day there is something going on somewhere, and there were lots of people involved. They were fabulous, and I would rate them at the highest rate imaginable. As soon as you walk in, they w..."
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266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My friend has been very comfortably placed at Brooks Howell. As far as I know, it has all the different levels so if you go in at one level and you need stepped up care, you can stay there and you'd be given more care. She needed to be in the nursing..."
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213 RICHMOND HILL DRIVE, Asheville, NC 28806
3.6
(3 reviews)
"My husband has been in this facility for 20 days after falling and fracturing his neck. He is preparing to leave and has had the most professional care and therapy. We have come to love these wonderful folks and don’t believe you could find a better ..."
READ MORE67 Mountainbrook Road,, Asheville, NC 28805
2.2
(8 reviews)
"A beautiful facility located on top of the mountain. The staff is very outgoing and caring. Under new management with positive changes. Ongoing renovations since February 2024. The variety of food is fantastic! Modified diets including vegetarian..."
READ MORE60-D Hornot Circle, Asheville, NC 28806
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I stayed at Angel House 1 for three months. This place was horrible. It was dirty. The food was very unhealthy. They had a physician's assistant who came to see people, and he was very unknowledgeable. It was a very bad experience for me. I will neve..."
READ MOREPo Box # 67, Asheville, NC 28802
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READ MORE141 Hillside St, Asheville, NC 28801
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14 All Souls Crescent PO Box 15073, Asheville, NC 28803
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READ MORE52 Grassy Branch Road, Asheville, NC 28805
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READ MORE90 Knob Hill Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
"Welcome to Knob Hill Family Home Care Welcome to Knob Hill Family Care Home, where you're not just a resident you truly are family. Our ..."
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170 South Main Street, Mars Hill, NC 28754
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Mars Hill Manor Assisted Living was beautiful. This is the one that I would have wanted my grandfather to be in. They have apartment-style rooms in this place, but they could not give him the level of care that he needed. The staff was amazing. They ..."
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3851 Howard Gap Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
4.4
(19 reviews)
"TerraBella Hendersonville was very nice. It was kept up well, and the layout was good. We didn't have any problem with it at all except for the cost. It was a little bit more than we wanted to pay. The staff who gave the tour was great. She was proba..."
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1820 Pisgah Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28791
4.2
(7 reviews)
"My mother is at Carolina Reserves of Hendersonville in the memory care unit right now, and she seems to be settling in there. Everything has been very helpful. They worked with us to get her there. It's been great. The staff is attentive. She's very ..."
READ MOREAccording to the Genworth 2024 Cost of Care survey, seniors in Asheville pay an estimated $6,150 per month for assisted living. Seniors searching for more affordable care in North Carolina may look to Charlotte, where rates fall around $4,283 per month. Fayetteville offers the state's most affordable care costs at $2,750. On the other hand, monthly rates in Raleigh exceed Asheville's by $74, and costs in Burlington exceed them further at $8,603.
Asheville
$6,150
North Carolina
$5,769
The United States
$5,350
Charlotte
$4,283
Raleigh
$6,224
Burlington
$8,603
Fayetteville
$2,750
Seniors in Asheville can explore their eligibility to one state-run program that can help with assisted living expenses. The state’s Medicaid program provides monthly payments for personal care in adult care homes. Eligibility is income based, and the amount the senior receives per month depends on income level.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Additionally, individuals may explore other types of senior care. Adult day health care, the most affordable option, offers basic daytime assistance and supervision for $1,636 monthly. In-home care and home health care allow seniors to age in place. While both cost $6,292, in-home care covers personal care and household assistance, while home health care includes medical services. Nursing homes provide more comprehensive care than assisted living, with a higher monthly cost of $9,125.
In-Home Care
$6,292
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$1,636
Assisted Living Facility
$6,150
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$9,125
Seniors in Asheville have a variety of resources available at their disposal for entertainment, socializing and daily living. Below are some popular resources in the city.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Council on Aging of Buncombe County | (828) 277-8288 | The Council on Aging of Buncombe County advocates promoting independence, dignity and the well-being of seniors in the area. The council supports education and awareness throughout the community and provides services including insurance counseling, senior nutrition and transportation. |
| Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging | (828) 251-6622 | The local AAA is a non-profit multi-county community development service that works to meet the needs and desires of the growing senior community. These services include the Volunteer Services Department that connects adults 55 and older with volunteer opportunities. The agency also sponsors Mountain Mobility, Buncombe County’s public transportation system that provides rides to seniors at reduced fares for medical appointments, errands, sightseeing and shopping. |
| Senior Opportunity Center | (828) 350-2062 | The Senior Opportunity Center provides a variety of programs and events throughout the Asheville area. The center features a greenhouse, billiard room, sewing room and a multipurpose area for parties and special events. Regular calendar events include bingo, massage, pottery, quilting, painting and games. |
| Harvest House Senior Center | (828) 350-2051 | The Harvest House provides free activities for seniors and individuals of all ages. The center has a loaning library, shuffleboard courts, classrooms and a full-service workshop. Activities include folk dance, a walking club, ballroom dancing, monthly senior trips and woodworking. |
Asheville-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Reviewer#JM092524b
1.0
Review of Angel House 1
I stayed at Angel House 1 for three months. This place was horrible. It was dirty. The food was very unhealthy. They had a physician's assistant who came to see people, and he was very...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#ET0810b
4.0
Review of Asheville Geriatric
I toured Asheville Geriatric. I needed a memory care unit, and they didn't have one. They also were sort of on the older side. The amenities were not as good for the patients. Like for the room...
Assisted Living
Very Satisfied
4.0
Review of Chunns Cove
A beautiful facility located on top of the mountain. The staff is very outgoing and caring. Under new management with positive changes. Ongoing renovations since February 2024. The variety of...
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