The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buncombe County, NC for 2021

The average cost of assisted living in Buncombe County is $4,339 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Henderson County with an average starting cost of $4,148.

To help you with your search, browse the 48 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Buncombe County. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Buncombe County 4.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Rutherford County with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Buncombe County, NC

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Arbor Terrace of Asheville

Provides: Assisted Living

3199 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803

"Arbor Terrace of Asheville was very commendable. It was very clean, and the people were friendly and very caring. The actual rooms were large enough to be comfortable like in your own home. The..." More

"Arbor Terrace of Asheville was very commendable. It was very clean, and the people were friendly and very caring. The actual rooms were large enough to be comfortable like in your own home. The..." More

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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain

Provides: Assisted Living

41 Cobblers Way, Asheville, NC 28804

11 reviews (11)

"The Crossings at Reynolds Mountain was really nice. It was above our price range, but everyone was very welcoming. We had a nice tour, we ate lunch there, and everyone was great. The people seemed..." More

"The Crossings at Reynolds Mountain was really nice. It was above our price range, but everyone was very welcoming. We had a nice tour, we ate lunch there, and everyone was great. The people seemed..." More

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Brookdale Asheville Overlook

Provides: Assisted Living

308 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC 28803

14 reviews (14)

"My mother has been in Brookdale Asheville Overlook for almost three months now. It is very homey. It has been a good experience. The staff members are very friendly and very caring. The room is..." More

"My mother has been in Brookdale Asheville Overlook for almost three months now. It is very homey. It has been a good experience. The staff members are very friendly and very caring. The room is..." More

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center

Provides: Assisted Living

101 Lions Way, Black Mountain, NC 28711

"My grandmother was at Marjorie McCune Assisted Living. The thing that rubbed me the wrong way was that their new administrator never returned my call, and she would just have other people get in..." More

"My grandmother was at Marjorie McCune Assisted Living. The thing that rubbed me the wrong way was that their new administrator never returned my call, and she would just have other people get in..." More

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Fleshers Fairview Health Care

Provides: Assisted Living

3016 Cane Creek Rd, Fairview, NC 28730

11 reviews (11)

"Flesher’s was closest to our home, and we placed my mother there last October. We know many people that have been there, including our friends’ parents. My mother was in the nursing facility..." More

"Flesher’s was closest to our home, and we placed my mother there last October. We know many people that have been there, including our friends’ parents. My mother was in the nursing facility..." More

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CarePartners Adult Day Services – Ash...

Provides: Assisted Living

68-A Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803

"This is a wonderful facility. My husband loves going there. He has made friends with people in his situation, and the caregiving team is most helpful and kind. I am able to still work part time..." More

"This is a wonderful facility. My husband loves going there. He has made friends with people in his situation, and the caregiving team is most helpful and kind. I am able to still work part time..." More

Brooks Howell

Provides: Assisted Living

266 Merrimon Avenue,, Asheville, NC 28801

"My friend has been very comfortably placed at Brooks Howell. As far as I know, it has all the different levels so if you go in at one level and you need stepped up care, you can stay there and..." More

"My friend has been very comfortably placed at Brooks Howell. As far as I know, it has all the different levels so if you go in at one level and you need stepped up care, you can stay there and..." More

Givens Estates

Provides: Assisted Living

2360 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803

14 reviews (14)

"I toured the assisted living and independent living at Givens Estates. They offer a wellness center that includes a huge pool and a hot tub. They offer multiple room sizes and they also offer..." More

"I toured the assisted living and independent living at Givens Estates. They offer a wellness center that includes a huge pool and a hot tub. They offer multiple room sizes and they also offer..." More

Highland Farms

Provides: Assisted Living

200 Tabernacle Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711

"I loved Given Highland; it’s well managed and like living in a golf course. The apartments were a little larger with lots of space, and it didn’t feel like it was being crowded like the others...." More

"I loved Given Highland; it’s well managed and like living in a golf course. The apartments were a little larger with lots of space, and it didn’t feel like it was being crowded like the others...." More

Heather Glen At Ardenwoods

Provides: Assisted Living

2400 Appalachian Blvd, Arden, NC 28704

"The cleanliness and their professionalism are few of the factors is why Heather Glen is my choice for my mother. Their Director is extremely informative. She introduces me to all the employees even..." More

"The cleanliness and their professionalism are few of the factors is why Heather Glen is my choice for my mother. Their Director is extremely informative. She introduces me to all the employees even..." More

Trinity View

Provides: Assisted Living

2533 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704

"I chose Trinity View because of the smell, the food, the separation of the residents, and the overall cleanliness. I also like the aspect of laundry being done separately, so my mother's is not..." More

"I chose Trinity View because of the smell, the food, the separation of the residents, and the overall cleanliness. I also like the aspect of laundry being done separately, so my mother's is not..." More

Western NC Baptist Home

Provides: Assisted Living

213 RICHMOND HILL DRIVE, Asheville, NC 28806

"My husband has been in this facility for 20 days after falling and fracturing his neck. He is preparing to leave and has had the most professional care and therapy. We have come to love these..." More

"My husband has been in this facility for 20 days after falling and fracturing his neck. He is preparing to leave and has had the most professional care and therapy. We have come to love these..." More

Chunns Cove

Provides: Assisted Living

67 Mountainbrook Road,, Asheville, NC 28805

"Chunns Cove is good. There were a few speed bumps when we were getting my grandfather in, but we all worked through it. He likes the staff and his room and hasn't complained about the food. The..." More

"Chunns Cove is good. There were a few speed bumps when we were getting my grandfather in, but we all worked through it. He likes the staff and his room and hasn't complained about the food. The..." More

McCracken Rest Home

Provides: Assisted Living

203 McCracken Street, Waynesville, NC 28803

Chase Samaritan Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living

30 Dalea Drive, Asheville, NC 28805

Nana'S Assisted Living Facility

Provides: Assisted Living

1114 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Hominy Valley Retirement Center

Provides: Assisted Living

2189 Smokey Park Highway, Candler, NC 28715

Candler Living Center

Provides: Assisted Living

136 Robinson Cove Road, Candler, NC 28715

Windwood Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living

6 Windwood Dr, Candler, NC 28715

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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Buncombe County

Review of Harmony at Reynolds Mountain

Harmony at Reynolds Mountain was fabulous. The only reason that we didn't choose that is because it's a for-profit and I wanted my mom to go to a non-profit. They had physical therapy and activitie... Read more

Laurie
Review of Givens Estates

I toured the assisted living and independent living at Givens Estates. They offer a wellness center that includes a huge pool and a hot tub. They offer multiple room sizes and they also offer 500-a... Read more

Laurie
Review of Marjorie McCune Memorial Center

My grandmother was at Marjorie McCune Assisted Living. The thing that rubbed me the wrong way was that their new administrator never returned my call, and she would just have other people get in to... Read more

Lindsay

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