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Assisted living costs in Swain County average about $3,818 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 94 communities in Swain County. Our detailed directory has 1123 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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Swain County Assisted Living Facilities | 1123 Reviews

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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
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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, 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
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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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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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...
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.
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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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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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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The staff at Cannon Wood is exceptional. They are caring and compassionate. The food is excellent, however I think they could use a few more activities. The community is well taken care of. It is like a...
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.
Cannon Wood Village is senior community located in the peaceful area that is Tiger, GA. This community provides seniors with a home in a quiet area, allowing them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. The town of Tiger offers a drive-in, a library, a historical society,...
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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...
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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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 The Courtyards at Knoxville - The Meadows
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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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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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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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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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.
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
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.
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Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
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.
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our...
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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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 Swain County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Swain County is $3,818 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Andrews, NC with an average of $2,738 per month.

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

Swain County, NC
$3,818/mo
$3,229/mo

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

Swain County, NC
$3,818/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,818/mo
$4,389/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,296/mo
Studio
$4,865/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,614/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,704/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Swain 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 Swain County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Swain County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Swain County

The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living 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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Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Swain County review score based on 248 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 248 reviews of 77 Swain County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Swain 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

Swain County review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Swain County, NC77 facilities
8.3
Bryson City, NC87 facilities
0
Dillsboro, NC15 facilities

Review subcategories for Swain 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 248 reviews of 77 Swain County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Swain 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.
Swain County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.1
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Swain County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swain County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swain 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 Swain 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 Swain County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Swain County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.5%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.2%
47.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
52.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Swain 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 Swain County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swain County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.8%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.3%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swain 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 Swain County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swain County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.9%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.7%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
16.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Swain 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 Swain County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swain County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
33.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swain 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 Swain County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swain County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.2%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
29.9%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.5%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Swain 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 Swain County protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Knoxville Landing, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Wellington Manor Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Swain County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 94 assisted living facilities near Swain County, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Swain County, North Carolina is StoryPoint Knoxville West. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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