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Photo of Trinity View Retirement Community
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55 Floor plans available
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They could improve on the food. We're not at all sure how often a bath or wash up is given. Based on the experience so far, we would probably recommend Trinity View Retirement Community to other families.
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.
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22 Floor plans available
8.8
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Overall very happy with staff and facility. Treated my father like he was family! I would recommend to others, very caring environment for your family member.
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 Nature Lover’s DreamTucked amidst the natural beauty of Asheville, North Carolina, it’s no surprise the new neighbors at your assisted living community are eager to adventure in the great outdoors. You’ll feel right at home as you soak up the sunshine and scenic views on the expansive...
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My loved one is a resident at this facility and it has been great!
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.
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11 Floor plan available
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I would recommend it for a family style type of living. I liked it because it was small and similar to how my mom's personality is. I really like the staff
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.
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...
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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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
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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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, 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.
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, 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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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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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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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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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, 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.
Photo of Chestnut Park Retirement Center
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.

Cost of assisted living in Stony Fork, NC

The average cost of senior living in Stony Fork is $4,142 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $2,919 per month.

Assisted living costs in Stony Fork, NC, vs. nearby cities

Stony Fork, NC
$4,142/mo
$4,026/mo

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

Stony Fork, NC
$4,142/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Stony Fork, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,142/mo
$5,261/mo

Assisted living costs in Stony Fork, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,805/mo
Studio
$5,280/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,339/mo

Senior living costs in Stony Fork 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: Stony Fork, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStony Fork, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,142/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,261/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,434/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Stony Fork, NC:$4,142/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Stony Fork, NC:$5,261/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Stony Fork, NC:$3,434/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Stony Fork, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Stony Fork 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
Stony Fork, NC$6,088/mo$5,267/mo+15.6%
North Carolina$5,137/mo$4,885/mo+5.2%
National$5,128/mo$4,793/mo+7.0%
Stony Fork, NC
2024 average cost:$6,088/mo
2023 average cost:$5,267/mo
Percent change:+15.6%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,137/mo
2023 average cost:$4,885/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,793/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Stony Fork, 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 Stony Fork.

What families are saying about assisted living in Stony Fork

Recent reviews for assisted living in Stony Fork

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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Cedar Mountain House in Brevard, NC

5.0
My sister and I absolutely love all the staff at Cedar Mountain House. They are always very friendly and welcoming and take excellent care of our Mom. We were very thankful to find a place for her after her fall. She has Alzheimer’s and think she has always lived there and they are her lifelong ...
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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.

Stony Fork review score based on 30 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 23 Stony Fork assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Stony Fork 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

Stony Fork review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Stony Fork, NC23 facilities
8.2
Canton, NC36 facilities
8.1
Mills River, NC19 facilities

Review subcategories for Stony Fork 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 30 reviews of 23 Stony Fork assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Stony Fork 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.
Stony Fork, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Stony Fork assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stony Fork assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stony Fork, 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 Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13%
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
26.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.4%
52%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
8.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
8.7%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
13%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
13%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
4.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Stony Fork

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