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Assisted living costs in Polk County average about $4,024 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 179 communities in Polk County. Our detailed directory has 1876 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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Photo of Wesley Court
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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16 reviews
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This is an excellent assisted living. They treat the residence just like if it was their family they go above and beyond to make sure every resident has everything they need and they entertain them. They do...
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.
Wesley Court is a beautiful assisted living community that is available to seniors in Boiling Springs, SC. This assisted living community aims to please all its residents and to offer them a great place to live. The city of Boiling Springs is a great place for family to visit, as everyone will...
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Photo of TerraBella Spartanburg
1111 Photos available
8.5
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60 reviews
8.5
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My mother has overall been very satisfied. She enjoys the variety of activities they have. She likes the breakfast and lot, but has not been as satisfied with the other meals.
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.
Live in the hub of local activity while enjoying the intimacy of TerraBella Spartanburg. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Spartanburg, SC, offers personalized services and thoughtful amenities that generate excitement and pride among residents and their guests. The caring and...
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Photo of Burke Long Term Care
77 Photos available
8.5
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3 reviews
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Cleanliness is Important...but the kindness shown to Mother outweighs that but it is something I noticed. There are only 24 residents at a time, so it is a small facility but friendly. Staff are all very...
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.
Quaker Meadow Family Care Home is located in Morganton, North Carolina. Nestled only 35 minutes from the base of the Blue Ridge Parkway, we enjoy clean air, beautiful scenery, and a small but caring community. We are conveniently located near 1-40, off exit 100, only 5-7 minutes away from the...
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Photo of Carolina Care Retirement Community
1616 Photos available
8.5
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3 reviews
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My Mom loves the place including the food. The services are great and everyone is so nice. The bathroom are excellent and easy for her to use. The landscaping is always nicely groomed. The rooms are all made...
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.
A Charming Place….Carolina Care Retirement Cottages is located in Cherryville, NC: a small town full of warm hospitality about 40 miles outside of Charlotte, NC city limits. We provide an active, independent, fulfilling home life without the worry of maintenance/repairs, or cooking, through the...
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Photo of Trinity View Retirement Community
44 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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17 reviews
8.4
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I live a thousand miles away from my mother but from reports from my brother, it has been a huge relief to know tha our mother is happy at Trinity View. Thank you for this service. Our family is forever...
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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Photo of Spring Park Assisted Living and Memory Care
77 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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23 reviews
8.4
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23 reviews
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My mother was in memory care only for 12 days before she died. The workers were caring and compassionate. They took great care of her. Everyone is friendly and loving and they keep the residents busy with...
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.
Spring Park is an Atlas Senior Living Community with a separate secure memory care wing.Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally stimulating. We encourage our residents to celebrate the joys of life...
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Photo of The Blake at Hollingsworth Park
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8.4
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16 reviews
8.4
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Dad is comfortable and receiving the help he needs. Nutritious food and helpful staff make my dad’s life pleasant and safe. His blood sugar is in therapeutic range and is being tested regularly. He is...
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.
Photo of Waterstone on Augusta
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29 reviews
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Staff seemed lack direction have tried multiple times to get copy of contract to no avail. No receipts for rent payments. Pretty poor. Food is terrible on 2nd chef. Would not recommend based on food...
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.
Located in Downtown Greenville, SC, Waterstone on Augusta is a premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community that brings a new, enriching lifestyle to seniors in our growing neighborhood. From the time you walk through the doors, this is obviously no understatement. We strive to enhance the...
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Photo of Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park
88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
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I feel like Mom's memory is declining at a much slower rate, and I attribute that to her participating in and looking forward to the activities, as well as having a social life again! She loves her...
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.
Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park is located at the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains and was incorporated on October 2004. This Navion Senior Solutions facility offers both Independent and Assisted living, Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park offers the wonderful services that have made us the...
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Photo of The Landings of Mills River
44 Photos available
8.0
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8.0
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2 reviews
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My loved one is a resident at this facility and it has been great!
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.
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Photo of Windsor House Greenville
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8.0
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21 reviews
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21 reviews
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Great overall experience. Facility is very clean. Staff and personnel are very very friendly. The quality of care is excellent. Admin staff is friendly, kind and concerned about patient care. Food seems...
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.
Windsor House Greenville is a 50-bed community conveniently located on Pelham Road on Greenville's eastside. We are 1.5 miles from I-85 and 2.5 miles from Haywood Mall/Road. The facility is 9 years old, single story, and beautiful inside and out. The brick Georgian architecture with large white...
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Photo of Summit Place of King's Mountain
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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17 reviews
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They really cared for Mom , they handled minor issues like a scratch or first aid without sending her to the emergency room. Her first facility was constantly sending her for minor injuries. The director...
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.
Summit Place of Kings Mountain Summit Place of Kings Mountain is an assisted living community located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina of Cleveland County. With its ideal location near many restaurants, shopping centers, public parks, museums and galleries, the city of Kings Mountain offers the...
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Photo of TerraBella Shelby
1212 Photos available
7.5
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16 reviews
7.5
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16 reviews
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Things could be improved but they have been very good about some important things. The hall smells of urine more often. The other areas seem clean enough. Again, staff changes lately but they are super nice...
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.
Situated in beautiful Shelby, known as “the City of Pleasant Living,” our warm, relaxing assisted living single-story community is known for down-home cooking, family get-togethers and lots of fellowship. Senior residents enjoy Terrabella of Shelby’s welcoming environment; engaged and friendly...
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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Easley
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.5
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20 reviews
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What we like the most about Viva Senior Living is definitely the people the employees there are very caring very considerate. I had also a lot of fun. None of the residents say they like the food, though...
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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Photo of TerraBella Summit
1111 Photos available
7.4
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53 reviews
7.4
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53 reviews
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We chose TerraBella Summit because of the staff friendliness and the overall cleanliness of the facility. It really is a fantastic place, staff is very attentive. Just need more staff
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.
Terrabella Summit is located in the downtown area of Greenville, SC. It is the oldest, most established Assisted Living in Greenville. Along with the 25 bed assisted living, Terrabella Summit also has a 30 bed secured memory care unit for those residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. ...
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5 star
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The corporate billing process for Brookdale Forest City caused me much heartache. I had to move my Mom to another facility due their billing process and how long term insurance paid out accordingly....
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.
Quality Care You Can Count OnYou deserve quality care you can count on, but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your freedom to have it. Here at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community, you can enjoy custom care plans, a fun-filled community calendar and a warm and welcoming...
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Photo of Cherry Springs Village
66 Photos available
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The entry process was smooth and easy. The Executive Director, the Business Manager, and the Head Nurse were superb and each answered all of our questions with a smile and get it done attirude. The...
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.
Cherry Springs Village is an assisted living community located in Hendersonville, NC. Hendersonville is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is the perfect mountain getaway. Cherry Springs Village combines the comforts of home with security of knowing there's always a helping hand. It's a...
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This seems to be the best place that I have found for my loved one. They have activities like bible study, bingo, puzzles, laundry folding, coin counting, music, concerts and more for the residents to do and...
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.
Ashlan Village is a continuing care community, where your choices matter. Through community services and programs, Ashlan Village provides for the social, spiritual, nutritional, residential, wellness and health care needs of older people at reasonable cost. We have a variety of spacious floor...
Photo of Heather Glen Assisted Living
2121 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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I would recommend it for a family style type of living. I liked it because it was small and similar to how my mom's personality is. I really like the staff
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.
Photo of Summit Hills
2828 Photos available
6.0
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Summit Hills has been wonderful! They are a very sweet community and the freedom they give my parents and the assurance of them being well taken care of is priceless. They have welcomed our whole family and...
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.
Summit Hills is a luxury continuing care retirement community in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Located on 50 acres and just minutes from downtown Spartanburg, our private gated community offers a lifestyle that is second to none. Members enjoy beautiful accommodations, industry-leading Care...
Photo of Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
6.9
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151 reviews
6.9
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151 reviews
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Overall, the staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is clean. The move in process was smooth. The communication is lacking, it's been hard to get in touch with the Director about questions that I've...
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn, an award-winning full-service luxury senior apartment community located in beautiful Spartanburg, SC. Our senior apartments and well-landscaped neighborhood offer luxurious care, peace of mind, and maximum comfort tailored to the needs of each resident....
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5.3
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I moved my grandmother into Bevid Place last July. The staff is super friendly and always helpful. I can reach out to the supervisor on-call 24/7 and they always respond immediately. The facility has done a...
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.
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Photo of Woodland Place Senior Living
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This was a good experience for my loved one and family. The rooms are nice for the residents. There are three meals a day served to the residents. The community is able to accommodate resident's requests...
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.
Woodland Place is an assisted living community that is located in the peaceful town of Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The Woodland Place community provides a home-like environment with a variety of senior living options; the choice is yours at the Woodland Place. Spartanburg is...
Photo of The Inverness at Spartanburg
88 Photos available
7.0
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Upon first visiting the facility, I was thoroughly impressed. It was exceptionally clean, and the staff member on duty at the time, [name removed], was warm, welcoming, and highly professional. My father was...
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.
Welcome to The Inverness at Spartanburg, where our goal is to give you more time to pursue those activities you love. We are conveniently located in the beautiful rural area of Spartanburg, SC. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed and the ambience embraces the uniqueness of the local culture. The...
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Taking into consideration they are shorthanded, the only thing is that they are lacking in communication. We had some things that they said would be done, but it wasn't done and calls weren't returned....
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.
A Rich and Full LifeAre you ready to exchange the mundane tasks of everyday life for a senior living experience rich in genuine friendships, quality care and freedom to do more of the things you love? If that sounds like an absolute yes, look no further than our assisted living community, The...

Cost of assisted living in Polk County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $4,024 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ruth, NC with an average of $3,391 per month.

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

Polk County, NC
$4,024/mo
$4,361/mo
$4,141/mo

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

Polk County, NC
$4,024/mo
U.S. national average
$4,736/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,024/mo
$4,688/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,017/mo
Studio
$5,089/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,974/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,562/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Polk County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Polk 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 Polk County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Polk County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Polk County

Oakview Park in Greenville, SC

3.8
The staff I've worked with are kind and helpful. My father doesn't need much help so he doesn't make use of a lot of the amenities offered. The transport to the doctor is super helpful! Medication has been an issue, but we manage it now rather than having the facility do it.

Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

5.0
Carolina Care Retirement Community is very clean and maintained. A great value for the price. The other nearby residents are friendly and quiet. The staff has been very helpful from the time we requested information through now. The housekeeping staff is efficient, dependable and trustworthy. ...
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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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Polk County review score based on 438 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 438 reviews of 146 Polk County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Polk 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

Polk County review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Polk County, NC146 facilities
8.7
Columbus, NC9 facilities
8.7
Tryon, NC10 facilities

Review subcategories for Polk 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 438 reviews of 146 Polk County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Polk 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
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Polk County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Polk County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.9%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.6%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.1%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.6%
53.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Polk 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 Polk County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.4%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.6%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
13.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk 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 Polk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.4%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.3%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.9%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.7%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk 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 Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.8%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.9%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
19.9%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.6%
18.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Polk 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 Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.4%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
31.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.7%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
36.3%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
26%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
25%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.3%
46.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Polk 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 Polk County protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

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The best assisted living facilities near you in Polk County, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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