1 Assisted Living Facility in Fairview, NC
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1 Assisted Living Facility in Fairview, NC
Fleshers Fairview Health Care
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Fairview
Located in the Appalachian Mountains in the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area, Fairview provides seniors with beautiful scenery, a lively business district and a wonderful sense of community. The town has three assisted living facilities and there are 30 more in nearby Asheville for seniors looking for a place to retire.
Regulated by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, these facilities include assisted living residences and multi-unit assisted housing with service facilities. Both types of facilities offer help with daily living tasks, including grooming, meals and medication administration.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Fairview
- The city of Fairview has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital in Asheville.
- Fairview has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Council on Aging of Buncombe County, which provides support and services to seniors in the area as well as at least one senior center.
- Mountain Mobility provides deviated fixed-route public transportation for seniors in the Fairview and Asheville areas at discounted rates.
- Fairview has an overall crime rate that is 66 percent lower than other comparable cities within the United States. Seniors have a 1 in 103 chance of becoming a victim of any type of crime, which makes the area safe for seniors.
- Seniors who are on a budget may find Fairview a slightly challenging place to manage money. The cost of living is 123.2 which is higher than the national average of 100 and the state average of 96.
- The climate in Fairview offers warm summers with highs around 83 degrees Fahrenheit and cold winters with lows around 26 degrees. The city gets about 20 inches of snow per year, which is ideal for seniors who enjoy a winter wonderland. The city also gets about 44 inches of rain per year, just slightly higher than the national average of 39 inches.
Paying for Assisted Living in Fairview
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Fairview start around $0 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 Fairview 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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fairview
The North Carolina Medicaid State Waiver Plan provides assistance to pay for an assisted living facility for seniors who are eligible. Eligibility is determined by the amount of the Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment and any other additional source of income. Private rooms aren’t covered under the waiver, but family supplementation is permitted.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Fairview
Fairview and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Fairview, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Fairview
Fairview-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Fairview
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Review of Fleshers Fairview Health Care
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 before... Read more
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Review of Fleshers Fairview Health Care
My mother-in-law and my mother were both in there and I was very pleased with the place. I would recommend FlesherÍs to everyone. Read more
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Review of Fleshers Fairview Health Care
We called Flesher’s the “The Resort” for my mom. She was very happy there. The care there was very special. They have many caring staff. The place is very clean! I was on the Board for many years o... Read more
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