Serving as the principal city of McDowell County, Marion sits along the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 35 miles east of Asheville. Within the city, 6 assisted living communities serve older adults, and 37 more options sit in nearby areas. In 2024, the median monthly rate for assisted living in this city comes to around $6,150, surpassing North Carolina’s norm by about $380.
Our directory gives you an overview of the amenities in local assisted living communities through 62 reviews reviews. These reviews indicate an average quality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
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1300 E Union St, , Morganton, NC 28655
1.3
(3 reviews)
"The staff was fine at Morganton Long-Term Care. They were very nice. But it just smells when we went in, and the rooms that we would have had for my mother wasn't just acceptable to what we want. Basically, it was the odor. It was pretty offensive fo..."
READ MORE1267 Pinnacle Church Road, Nebo, NC 28761
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Nasty rooms that do not get cleaned, The staff talks down and bad to my family member. I haven't heard of but 1 activity they went out to Mcdonalds and then they said all family's stimulus money was gone. They cut the water off on the residents daily..."
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3806 Kathy Road, Morganton, NC 28655
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READ MORERr 4 Box # 541, Newland, NC 28657
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390 Hardin Road, Forest City, NC 28043
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READ MORERr 1 Box # 47, Union Mills, NC 28167
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READ MOREPo Box # 456, Burnsville, NC 28714
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READ MORE181 Highway & Mortimer Rd, Jonas Ridge, NC 28641
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READ MORE324 Horn Bottom Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
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151 Southview Street, Morganton, NC 28680
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READ MORE401 U.S. 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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READ MOREPo Box # 727, Glen Alpine, NC 28628
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READ MORERr 1 Box # 566, Nebo, NC 28761
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READ MORE270 Love Fox Road, Burnsville, NC 27814
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READ MORERr 2 Box # 44, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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READ MOREPo Box # 548, Morganton, NC 28680
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READ MORE2391 NC Highway 226, Bostic, NC 28018
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READ MORE1114 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711
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READ MORE2001 Bristol Creek Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
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READ MORERr 3 Box # 342, Nebo, NC 28761
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READ MOREIn Marion, seniors spend around $6,150 per month on assisted living, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This rate surpasses the national norm by $800 and tracks well over costs in nearby cities. For example, seniors in Hickory spend about $5,725, and facilities in Charlotte charge roughly $4,283. However, costs in Greensboro run higher at approximately $7,250.     Â
Marion
$6,150
North Carolina
$5,769
The United States
$5,350
Charlotte
$4,283
Winston
$6,200
Greensboro
$7,250
Hickory
$5,725
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.
Assisted living facilities in Marion charge a monthly rate of approximately $6,150. While this rate runs considerably higher than the estimated $1,636 adult day health care facilities charge for daytime support, private attendance and institutional care costs more. For example, seniors pay around $6,292 for in-home care and home health care, and nursing homes provide skilled services for about $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 (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note: Since data for Marion is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Asheville, instead
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The following resources are examples of how Marion and McDowell County support older residents. There are many more, some of which seniors can get more information about from staff at McDowell County Senior Center.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| McDowell County Senior Center | (828) 659-0821 | McDowell County Senior Center and its partner center in Old Fort provide seniors with opportunities to socialize with others, learn new skills and develop physical and mental fitness. The centers are also the focal point for some medical services, such as blood pressure screenings and immunizations. The fitness room is stocked with a range of exercise bikes and other machines, and there are numerous classes to stimulate the creative sides of the centers' members. |
| Marion VA Clinic | (276) 783-2126 | Marion VA Clinic is open during working hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It provides primary care to adults and refers seniors who need specialty care to the Mountain Home VA Medical Center. The clinic is equipped with examination rooms and can process routine prescriptions. |
| Volunteer Center of McDowell County | (828) 659-0826 | Seniors in Marion who want to productively use their free time to benefit their community should contact the Volunteer Center of McDowell County, based in McDowell County Senior Center. The volunteer center can connect seniors with the appropriate government agency, national charity or local nonprofit with needs that can be satisfied by the senior's skills and experience. The volunteer determines the number of hours they donate. Work can vary greatly, from helping out at the Foothills Community Theatre or working in the Fabulous Finds thrift store to supporting the American Red Cross. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 331-9891 | The purpose of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is to resolve disagreements between seniors and their families and residential care providers. Anyone can make a complaint to the ombudsman, who will investigate and seek a speedy resolution. Complaints that indicate criminal behavior, such as elder abuse allegations, are immediately transferred to the appropriate authorities. The ombudsman's additional duties include educating seniors in residential care about their rights and providing some guidance on matters related to Medicare and Medicaid programs. |
Marion-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
Bonnie
4.0
Review of Rose Hill Retirement Community
My mom is a resident of Rose Hill Retirement Community. It's privately owned so I feel like the care is a lot better. They've got big rooms. It's individual rooms and not shared rooms. Whenever...
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