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Photo of Harmony at Reynolds Mountain
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2121 Floor plans available
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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain is very friendly. You feel at home the minute you walk in. Everything looked clean and well-kept. It looked like they had plenty of activities. You find anything you would like...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Reynolds MountainIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Asheville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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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, 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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 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.
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.
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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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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...

Cost of assisted living in Elk Mountain, NC

The average cost of senior living in Elk Mountain is $4,212 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $2,919 per month.

Assisted living costs in Elk Mountain, NC, vs. nearby cities

Elk Mountain, NC
$4,212/mo
$4,212/mo

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

Elk Mountain, NC
$4,212/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Elk Mountain, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,212/mo
$4,639/mo

Assisted living costs in Elk Mountain, NC, by floor plan type

Studio
$7,678/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,800/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,158/mo

Senior living costs in Elk Mountain 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: Elk Mountain, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElk Mountain, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,212/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,639/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,434/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Elk Mountain, NC:$4,212/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Elk Mountain, NC:$4,639/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Elk Mountain, NC:$3,434/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elk Mountain, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Elk Mountain 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Elk Mountain, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elk Mountain 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elk Mountain, NC$5,521/mo$5,221/mo+5.7%
North Carolina$5,347/mo$4,978/mo+7.4%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Elk Mountain, NC
2024 average cost:$5,521/mo
2023 average cost:$5,221/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,347/mo
2023 average cost:$4,978/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elk Mountain, 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 Elk Mountain.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elk Mountain

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elk Mountain

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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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain in Asheville, NC

5.0
Everything has been great. All aspects of the staff are great. All the nurses are wonderful. [name removed] the Med Tech has been great along with [name removed]. Mom loves the food. I had one issue that was quickly resolved. I will highly recommend.

Brookdale Asheville Overlook

4.9
The facility is a tad bit dated, but it's in very good repair, and there is plenty of outdoor space. The staff have been exceptionally supportive and helpful.

Elk Mountain assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Mountain assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Mountain, 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 Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
5.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.8%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
11.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
5.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
5.6%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
5.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
5.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
5.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elk Mountain

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 Elk Mountain protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Wilham Ridge Assisted Living and The Laurels of Summit Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Elk Mountain, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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