Assisted Living Facilities in Mars Hill, NC

There are 2 Assisted Living Facilities in the Mars Hill area, with 1 in Mars Hill and 1 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Mars Hill is $4,525 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,895.

To help you with your search, browse the 105 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Mars Hill. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Mars Hill 4.59 out of 5 stars.

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Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mars Hill is a small town in western North Carolina. This mountain town has a population of 2,620 with 20 percent of that over the age of 60. Seniors who require help with grooming, meals and personal care have a choice of 13 assisted living facilities in the area with one within the town limits. Governed by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, assisted living facilities in Mars Hill and the state include adult care homes with seven or more of multi-unit assisted housing with service facilities.  

• Seniors living in Mars Hill may be able to hold on to more of their money with the cost of living index at 99.4, which is slightly lower than the national average of 100. The cost of living in Mars Hill is more than the state’s average of 96.
• Cold winters and warm summers welcome seniors in Mars Hill with an average summer high of 83 degrees Fahrenheit and the average winter low of 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The city gets around 39 inches of snow per year, which might make it difficult to stay active outdoors in the winter.
• Crime in Mars Hill is based on a scale from one (low) to 100 (high). The rate for violent crime is 15.7, which is much lower than the national average of 31.1. Property crime is ranked 41, which is higher than the national average of 38.1. This makes Mars Hill a relatively safe place to explore, but seniors with vehicles may want to consider using a parking garage.
• The Mars Hill area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Mars Hill Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Mars Hill has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Area Agency on Aging of Western North Carolina, which provides a variety of programs and support for seniors in the area, as well as two senior centers.
• For transportation to and from medical appointments, senior centers, grocery shopping and other errands, Mountain Mobility is Buncombe County’s Community Transportation System that provides discount rides for seniors. Upcoming trips may be scheduled between one and 30 days in advance.

Assisted Living costs in Mars Hill start around $4,525 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Mars Hill and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.