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33 Floor plans available
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The Director of the memory care unit is very committed to delivering quality care and she develops her staff skill set to that end as well.
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.
Experience lodge-like living while soaking up gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LaurelHurst. From thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans to the world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of...
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My parents have been able to make their villa truly into a home. The staff has been so welcoming and accommodating with personal accommodations. And the times they have needed emergency assistance, the staff...
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.
Henderson Care Center-Forest City, North CarolinaWho are we? Henderson Care Center has been serving Rutherford County since 1992.We provide quality care to all our residents. Our goal is to meet each resident’s needs while maintaining the highest level of choice, dignity, respect and...
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5 on all the categories. Great staff and management. My mom is very comfortable there. Yes, I would recommend Brookdale Hendersonville East to other families based on the experience 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.
Nestled in the culturally-rich city of Hendersonville, North Carolina, there is a beautiful independent living community just waiting to welcome you home. You can trade in the burdens of things like cooking, cleaning and laundry for a retirement rich in deep friendships and exciting activities....
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
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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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.
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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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 Bills Creek, NC

The average cost of senior living in Bills Creek is $3,180 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Polkville, NC with an average of $3,249 per month.

Independent living costs in Bills Creek, NC, vs. nearby cities

Bills Creek, NC
$3,180/mo
$3,585/mo

Independent living costs in Bills Creek, NC, vs. state and national averages

Bills Creek, NC
$3,180/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Bills Creek, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,295/mo
Independent Living
$3,180/mo

Independent living costs in Bills Creek, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,993/mo
Studio
$4,407/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,438/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,320/mo

Senior living costs in Bills Creek 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: Bills Creek, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBills Creek, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,180/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,266/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,295/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Bills Creek, NC:$3,180/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Bills Creek, NC:$4,266/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Bills Creek, NC:$5,295/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Bills Creek, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bills Creek 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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Independent living cost trends in Bills Creek, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bills Creek 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
Bills Creek, NC$3,133/mo$3,239/mo-3.3%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Bills Creek, NC
2024 average cost:$3,133/mo
2023 average cost:$3,239/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,600/mo
2023 average cost:$3,416/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Bills Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Bills Creek

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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Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.

Bella Vista in Asheville, NC

4.3
I think that I would recommend Bella Vista to others. My mom's biggest complaints are about the food and how long they have to sit for the meals, but she does like all of the activities that they have for the residents.

Bills Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bills Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bills Creek, 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 Bills Creek 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 Bills Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bills Creek 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 Bills Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bills Creek 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 Bills Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
47%
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