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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Macon County, NC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Macon County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Macon County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Macon County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Macon County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 48 assisted living facilities in the Macon County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Franklin, Highlands and Clayton.
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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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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for 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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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The Oaks is a good community that offers a good amount of services. The community is very clean and the staff is really friendly. The landscaping is about average. This community is close to her home town so...
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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.
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Habersham Retreat has so many wonderful activities for my mother to get to interact in. She likes to participate in bingo, their Sunday church mass, and go to the store through the week. I really like that...
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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.
Habersham Retreat is a senior community in Baldwin, GA. Baldwin is located approximately one hour northeast of Atlanta right on the border of the vast and beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest. Baldwin is centrally located to three major hospitals and a small airport makes it convenient to...
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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.
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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...
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.
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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 Macon County, NC
The average cost of senior living in Macon County is $3,638 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesville, NC with an average of $3,077 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Macon County, NC vs. nearby counties
Macon County, NC
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Macon County, NC vs. the state and national average
Macon County, NC
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Macon County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Macon County, NC by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Macon County, NC
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Private income options in North Carolina
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VA benefits in North Carolina
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Medicare and Medicaid in North Carolina
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What families are saying about assisted living in Macon County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Macon County
BeeHive Homes of Toccoa
5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA
5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Stonehenge Assisted Living 3 in Blairsville, GA
4.7
My mother lived in Stonehenge for 3 years before she moved to a nursing home. She loved it and we loved it. The staff was very caring, the food was good, and her time there was very pleasant. Beautiful deck with nice views, large room and bath, loving staff.
Macon County review score based on 78 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 78 reviews of 48 Macon County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Macon 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
Macon County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Macon 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 78 reviews of 48 Macon County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Macon 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.Macon County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Macon County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Macon County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Macon County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
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
37.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Macon 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 Macon County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Macon County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Macon 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 Macon County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Macon County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Macon 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 Macon County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Macon County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
14.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Macon 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 Macon County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Macon County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
6.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Macon 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 Macon County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Belvedere Commons of Seneca, Keowee Square and Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Macon County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 48 assisted living facilities near Macon County, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Macon County, North Carolina are Belvedere Commons of Seneca, Keowee Square and Oaks at Seneca. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Macon County
- Franklin, North Carolina
- Highlands, North Carolina
- Clayton, Georgia
- Sylva, North Carolina
- Cashiers, North Carolina
- Hayesville, North Carolina
- Tiger, Georgia
- Otto, North Carolina
- Andrews, North Carolina
- Robbinsville, North Carolina
- Tuckasegee, North Carolina
- Sapphire, North Carolina
- Almond, North Carolina
- Shooting Creek, North Carolina
- Forest Hills, North Carolina
- Mountain City, Georgia
- Germany, Georgia
- Hiawassee, Georgia
- Long Bottom Ford, South Carolina
- High Hampton, North Carolina
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