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Photo of LaurelHurst and LaurelWoodsCommunity card badge
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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64 reviews
9.5
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64 reviews
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4 star
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3 star
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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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Photo of Brookdale Hendersonville East
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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66 reviews
8.7
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66 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
32%
3 star
11%
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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
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.
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
8.6
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126 reviews
8.6
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All of the living units are in one story, detached homes. There are no high-rise apartments. The feeling is that of a little village rather than a big facility. The activities are impressive, despite having...
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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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, 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
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, 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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Cost of independent living in Melrose, NC

The average cost of senior living in Melrose is $3,280 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brevard, NC with an average of $3,092 per month.

Independent living costs in Melrose, NC, vs. nearby cities

Melrose, NC
$3,280/mo
$3,294/mo
$3,513/mo

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

Melrose, NC
$3,280/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Melrose, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,812/mo
Independent Living
$3,280/mo

Independent living costs in Melrose, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,993/mo
Studio
$4,479/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,190/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,320/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

Senior living costs in Melrose 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: Melrose, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelrose, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,280/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,344/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,812/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Melrose, NC:$3,280/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Melrose, NC:$4,344/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Melrose, NC:$4,812/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Melrose, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Melrose 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
Melrose, NC$3,213/mo$3,285/mo-2.2%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Melrose, NC
2024 average cost:$3,213/mo
2023 average cost:$3,285/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Melrose

Recent reviews for independent living in Melrose

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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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.

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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Melrose independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melrose independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melrose, 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 Melrose 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 Melrose 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
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Melrose 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 Melrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melrose, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melrose 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 Melrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Brookdale Hendersonville East and Dogwood Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Melrose, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Melrose, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Melrose, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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