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Photo of Ardenwoods
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33 Floor plans available
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The community is very friendly. My mom enjoys all of the social activities. The food is really good and nicely presented. The only drawback might be that there aren't extensive outdoor walking/ exercise...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Well so far it is going well. We are trying to get settled in, and are feeling a bit under the weather, but we don't have any complaints so far.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Fletcher Park Inn (FPI), offers seniors a 500 acre retirement haven nestled in the tranquil and pristine splendor of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. This primely located Christian Retirement Community offers affordable, spacious apartments (700-1,000 sq. ft.), villa...
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This is a nice community. We like the care that my brother is getting here from the great staff. The community and well monitored. My brother is happy with the meals that are served. They do have some...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Dogwood Retirement is an affordable independent living community located in Hendersonville, NC. We provide three meals a day, housekeeping and laundry service. Come by and see us and find out how your retirement can be affordable and comfortable.
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77 Floor plans available
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I would definitely recommend Heritage Hills Pacifica. I believe they have good care. I wish there was more communication with the family rather than me having to ask. I wish I would have follow up on the...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills.Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, the #1 retirement living community in Hendersonville. Our senior living community offers a full spectrum of independent living and memory care services administered by a specifically trained, caring...
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After having lived in a home for 50 years the thought of moving to a retirement community was uncomfortable. After 6 months it has become a most enjoyable New Life. Food is excellent, any problems of which...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, 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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
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...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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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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Cost of independent living in Balsam Grove, NC

The average cost of senior living in Balsam Grove is $2,824 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bryson City, NC with an average of $3,003 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Balsam Grove, NC vs. nearby cities

Balsam Grove, NC
$2,824/mo
$3,265/mo
$3,171/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Balsam Grove, NC vs. the state and national average

Balsam Grove, NC
$2,824/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Balsam Grove vs. other types of senior living

$4,697/mo
Independent Living
$2,824/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Balsam Grove, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,995/mo
Studio
$4,695/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,695/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Balsam Grove

Recent reviews for independent living in Balsam Grove

Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
Heritage Hills is an extremely warm and inviting community with friendly and engaging residents. Many opportunities to find your individual nitch and feel embraced. A chef prepared daily meal is an additional bonus.

College Walk Retirement Ctr in Brevard, NC

4.0
This community does offer a lot of activities and amenities. This feels like an upscale community. They have a formal dining room where the wait staff take your order and then bring the meal to you. They offer computers for the residents to use. The staff were friendly and helpful. This ...
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Dogwood Retirement in Hendersonville, NC

4.0
Although is has only been a few weeks, a dear relative has been admitted. The very first responses. "It is so clean and comfortable" "The meals are amazing" The Admission Advisor could not have been more considerate; worked tirelessly to find acceptable living arrangements: She demonstrated ...
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Balsam Grove independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Balsam Grove independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Balsam Grove, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Balsam Grove independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Balsam Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Balsam Grove, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Balsam Grove independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Balsam Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Balsam Grove, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Balsam Grove independent 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 independent living communities in Balsam Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.1%
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Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, Ardenwoods and Fletcher Park Inn are the top-rated independent living facilities near Balsam Grove, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Balsam Grove, North Carolina. See the full list.

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