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Photo of Brookdale Lenoir
44 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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15 reviews
8.5
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15 reviews
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This is a really helpful place. I was able to get out of a power chair that I had been in for over 5 years and now I am using a rolater and walking. The staff is really loving and supportive. The room...
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.
Magnificent Care in the Blue Ridge MountainsTucked into a quiet corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a community where you can trade the hassles and chores that come along with life at home for a resort-style life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. We are a...
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9.3
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35 reviews
9.3
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35 reviews
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What we like the most about the Brookdale Falling Creek community is the size of the facility is smaller and intimate. My sister likes that about the place. Food needs to be greatly improved according to my...
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.
Savor the Golden YearsWhen you decide to move into our assisted living community in Hickory, North Carolina, you’re doing more than relocating to a new home. You’re embarking on a brand new adventure riddled with warm and friendly neighbors, a wonderfully diverse activity calendar and...
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Many, many thanks to Grace Village for taking such wonderful care of our Dad! Grace Village is not only a beautiful clean place to be, the staff are amazing, compassionate and so very caring for patients!!...
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.
Grace Village Assited Living and Memory CareGrace Village is conveniently located on River Bend Drive in one of Granite Falls vibrant, prestigious neighborhoods. Grace Village is convenient to nearby shops that provide a variety and style to satisfy your most pressing needs or most capricious...
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It's a good place. We picked this community because of the price and location. I would recommend to others.
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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Photo of Brookdale Hickory Northeast
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33 Floor plans available
6.2
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33 reviews
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We picked this community, because it was a very clean apperance,and close to my house. I recommend it highly to other families.It's like a nice apartment. They are very quick and professional to responding...
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.
A Great Setting for a Great LifeYou deserve a great backdrop for living a great life, and that’s what we offer our residents. We are a premiere assisted living community in Hickory, North Carolina where you can trade the stress and hassles of life at home for a life lived well. You’ll be...
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I visited several facilities, some closer to my home, some newer, but the turning point for me was the people I met at Springs of Catawba. After talking to [Removed], I knew Springs of Catawba was the...
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.
At Rose Glen Village, we emulate the Meridian Senior Living mission: 'We enrich the lives of our residents, families and employees through extraordinary experiences... because everyone deserves a great life!' We are located in beautiful Wilkesboro, NC in a desirable location. We take care of the...
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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, 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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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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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Cost of assisted living in Draco, NC

The average cost of senior living in Draco is $3,787 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,488 per month.

Assisted living costs in Draco, NC, vs. nearby cities

Draco, NC
$3,787/mo
$3,754/mo

Assisted living costs in Draco, NC, vs. state and national averages

Draco, NC
$3,787/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Draco, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,787/mo
$4,600/mo

Assisted living costs in Draco, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,263/mo
Studio
$4,298/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,610/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,181/mo

Senior living costs in Draco vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Draco, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDraco, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,787/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,600/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,657/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Draco, NC:$3,787/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Draco, NC:$4,600/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Draco, NC:$3,657/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Draco, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Draco and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Draco, NCNC stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Draco, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Draco have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Draco, NC$4,252/mo$4,063/mo+4.6%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Draco, NC
2024 average cost:$4,252/mo
2023 average cost:$4,063/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Draco, 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 Draco.

What families are saying about assisted living in Draco

Recent reviews for assisted living in Draco

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!

Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Brookdale Hickory Northeast

5.0
The staff was attentive, engaging, and genuinely cared. They went above and beyond making this a place my dad would be comfortable. The place is warm and friendly. They care about details and people.

Draco review score based on 32 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 9 Draco assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Draco 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

Draco review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Draco, NC9 facilities
7.9
Cedar Rock, NC108 facilities
8.0
Lenoir, NC109 facilities

Review subcategories for Draco 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 32 reviews of 9 Draco assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Draco 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.
Draco, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Draco assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Draco assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Draco, 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 Draco 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 Draco that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Draco, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
54.5%
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 Draco 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 Draco Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Draco, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Draco 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 Draco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Draco, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Draco 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 Draco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Draco, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Draco 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 Draco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Draco, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Draco

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Draco protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Brookdale Lenoir, Brookdale Falling Creek and Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Draco, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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