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8.2
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34 reviews
8.2
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34 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
21%
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18%
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9%
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My mother has been at Terra Bella Memory Care for 6 weeks. She is always clean and well groomed. The staff is friendly, attentive and kind. Resident rooms are open to all, which can be disconcerting....
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.
TerraBella Newton honors veterans with lifetime savings! Veteran seniors qualify for 5% off their monthly rental rate and for 25% off the community fee. Learn more today!
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9.3
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35 reviews
9.3
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35 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
29%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
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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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8.4
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11 reviews
8.4
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11 reviews
5 star
64%
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0%
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9%
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Not fancy, but safe, and homelike. Very personalized care - you are not just a number. They monitor how well roommates are doing, and willing to move people around when needed. If a person with no family is...
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.
Heritage Care of Conover is a quiet, comfortable assisted living community located in picturesque Conover, NC. Nestled in the rural foothills of western North Carolina, residents craving a quiet, simple way of life will love what Conover has to offer. A perfect atmosphere for peace and...
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6.2
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33 reviews
6.2
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33 reviews
5 star
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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.
Piedmont Village at Newton is an assisted living community located in Newton, NC. The city of Newton is located in Catawba County and is home to about 13,000 people. Newton is a small town where residents can enjoy going out for relaxing walks, going to run errands, or relaxing in the comfort of...
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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.
Walden House is a senior living community located in Hickory, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Walden House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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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, 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.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...

Cost of assisted living in Startown, NC

The average cost of senior living in Startown is $3,783 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,488 per month.

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

Startown, NC
$3,783/mo
$3,975/mo
$3,881/mo

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

Startown, NC
$3,783/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,783/mo
$4,637/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,714/mo
Studio
$5,037/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,143/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,263/mo

Senior living costs in Startown 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: Startown, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStartown, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,783/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,637/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,189/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Startown, NC:$3,783/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Startown, NC:$4,637/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Startown, NC:$3,189/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Startown, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Startown 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
Startown, NC$4,155/mo$4,116/mo+0.9%
North Carolina$5,410/mo$5,059/mo+6.9%
National$5,321/mo$5,062/mo+5.1%
Startown, NC
2024 average cost:$4,155/mo
2023 average cost:$4,116/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,410/mo
2023 average cost:$5,059/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,321/mo
2023 average cost:$5,062/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Startown, 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 Startown.

What families are saying about assisted living in Startown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Startown

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!

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.

Lakewood Care Center in Denver, NC

5.0
Everything has worked out pretty well for us here at this community. My mother is being cared for well, I know she is in good hands here. They have a good staff here, they are helpful and courteous. The community looks nice and well-kept. The meals are well balanced. Overall my mother is doing ...
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Startown review score based on 31 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 12 Startown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Startown 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

Startown review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Startown, NC12 facilities
8.0
Newton, NC13 facilities
8.3
Maiden, NC9 facilities

Review subcategories for Startown 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 31 reviews of 12 Startown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Startown 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.
Startown, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Startown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Startown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Startown, 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 Startown 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 Startown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Startown, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
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
50%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
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 Startown 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 Startown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Startown, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
42.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Startown 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 Startown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Startown, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Startown 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 Startown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Startown, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Startown 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 Startown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Startown, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Startown

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

Frequently Asked Questions

TerraBella Newton, Brookdale Falling Creek and Heritage Care of Conover are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Startown, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 14 assisted living facilities near Startown, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Startown, North Carolina is Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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