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22 Floor plans available
9.8
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9.8
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I had to place Dad quickly and Brookdale felt the most like home. They were very friendly and caring and willing to work with me once Dad passed. He enjoyed his time there getting to know some of 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.
Sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. In our community, you can connect with others who share similar interests so you can enjoy a vibrant life. You’ll experience a sense of connection in our community, where neighbors become friends...
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9.4
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Homeplace of Burlington is centrally located between Raleigh and Winston-Salem in Burlington, North Carolina. Our community is two miles north of I-85/40 close to downtown, shopping and 3.5 miles from Alamance Regional Medical Center. Upon entering our community our comfortable interior,...
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I've had loved ones at Blakey Hall, the Cottage and the Hamlet for over five years. We have largely been happy with the care, the services available, and the physical environment. We live in an area 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.
There are many choices out there for those searching for the perfect place to call home, and we appreciate what an unbelievably difficult decision this is. Blakey Hall Retirement Community is one of the most experienced and premier senior care communities in North Carolina. Opened in 1999 and...
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Everything here has been wonderful here. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff communication with the family and friends has been great. They are responsive to the...
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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Mother in law has been at Alamance House for four years. In that time she has been well taken care of, made new friends, Her medical needs have bee well taken care of with doctors who come to the facility...
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.
Alamance House Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in the hills of North Carolina's Piedmont region. Our caregiving staff makes Alamance House Assisted Living and Memory Care feel like home. We seek to preserve each resident's independence by promoting dignity and individual choice in a...
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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.
The Golden Years Assisted Living community is located in the gorgeous area of Burlington, NC. If you are in the market for an area that has a small town charm, then Burlington, NC may be just right for you. There are a number of parks and other recreation areas that will allow a senior to get out...
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My mom moved into Twin Lakes in [date removed]. The facility is beautiful! It has a wonderful pool, great activities provided and great food. She actually lives next door to an old friend of hers! And she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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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
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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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
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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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.
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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Elon, NC

The average cost of senior living in Elon is $4,589 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Garden, NC with an average of $4,312 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elon, NC vs. nearby cities

Elon, NC
$4,467/mo

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

Elon, NC
$4,467/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,467/mo
$5,764/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,100/mo
Studio
$5,645/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,050/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Elon over time

Elon, NCNC stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elon, 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 Elon.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elon

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elon

Harmony at Greensboro

5.0
Harmony was an excellent place for my mother. They're capable of supporting independent and assisted living residents. The support staff was always friendly and were always looking for ways to assist my mother, either with getting around, physical therapy, or getting her involved with the ...
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The Oaks of Alamance in Burlington, NC

4.4
I would recommend this community to others. If there is no follow up by phone Dustin takes care of the issues and then will sometimes follow ups via email.

Heritage Greens in Greensboro, NC

5.0
The food is good. The activities are great. We picked this place, because it is a great location, really nice, and the building was more up-to-date. Overall, it's a winner, and a good place for your loved one.

Elon review score based on 49 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 15 Elon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elon 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

Elon review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Elon, NC15 facilities
7.0
Gibsonville, NC15 facilities
7.3
Burlington, NC24 facilities

Review subcategories for Elon 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 49 reviews of 15 Elon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elon 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.
Elon, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Elon assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elon, 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 Elon 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 Elon 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
20%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elon 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 Elon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elon, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elon 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 Elon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elon, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
13%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Elon 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 Elon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elon, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elon 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 Elon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elon, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
46.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elon

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 Elon protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Burlington, Heritage Greens and Brookdale Reidsville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Elon, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 22 assisted living facilities near Elon, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Elon, North Carolina is Brookdale Burlington. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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