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Very happy to serve me with no earlier notice I was showing up to eat with my mom. The food was very delicious. Her room always looks cared for and my mother seems to enjoy making new friends and playing...
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.
Mars Hill Manor is a special place, unlike any other community option in WNC. Located just 15 minutes from Asheville, the town of Mars Hill offers beautiful mountain views and charm only a college town can offer. With 56 apartments, our community sets a higher standard for spacious, residential...
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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
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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.
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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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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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, Memory Care
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Ivy, NC

The average cost of senior living in Ivy is $4,140 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $2,919 per month.

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

Ivy, NC
$4,140/mo
$4,121/mo

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

Ivy, NC
$4,140/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,140/mo
$4,687/mo

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

Studio
$6,635/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,988/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,455/mo

Senior living costs in Ivy 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: Ivy, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIvy, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,140/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,687/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,911/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Ivy, NC:$4,140/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Ivy, NC:$4,687/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Ivy, NC:$3,911/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ivy, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ivy 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 Ivy, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ivy 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
Ivy, NC$5,503/mo$5,221/mo+5.4%
North Carolina$5,347/mo$4,986/mo+7.2%
National$5,262/mo$4,976/mo+5.7%
Ivy, NC
2024 average cost:$5,503/mo
2023 average cost:$5,221/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,347/mo
2023 average cost:$4,986/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,262/mo
2023 average cost:$4,976/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ivy, 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 Ivy.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ivy

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ivy

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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Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

4.9
The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

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.

Ivy assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ivy assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ivy, 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 Ivy 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 Ivy 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
26.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
6.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ivy 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 Ivy Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ivy, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
6.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ivy 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 Ivy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ivy, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ivy 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 Ivy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ivy, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ivy 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 Ivy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ivy, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ivy

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

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