Hendersonville serves as the seat of Henderson County and sits about 22 miles south of Asheville. In this region, seniors have 13 assisted living facilities to choose from in the city proper, along with 49 more nearby. In 2024, local facilities charge around $6,150, which tracks well above the respective state and national norms of $5,769 and $5,350.
For a closer look at the quality and amenities of assisted living facilities in Hendersonville, check out the 351 reviews reviews in our directory. On average, reviewers give local facilities an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
3851 Howard Gap Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
4.5
(22 reviews)
"I visited TerraBella Hendersonville. They have a memory care unit, but they also offer assisted living, which is what I looked at. I was very impressed by it, especially it's not that long after a hurricane. When you come into the place, it's very op..."
$3,900
1820 Pisgah Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28791
4.3
(8 reviews)
"Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville looks very nice. We're very happy with them. The accommodation is typical. My wife has a bed, a chair, and a bathroom. The one negative is she had a roommate for a while that was stealing her blind, but the roommate..."
$5,700
1825 Pisgah Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28791
4.0
(10 reviews)
"I went to the Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park. They showed us the rooms, and they showed us the eating place and everything including the cost. I like the room. They have a bedroom and a shower in it. It's very nice for us. It's beautiful; however, t..."
$6,250
333 Thompson Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
4.3
(31 reviews)
"We looked at Lake Pointe Landing. They have nice little apartments with a porch, so you have a little bit of outdoor living. I've eaten there before, and their food is very good. The upkeep was excellent. They used to be open to the public for commun..."
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600 Carolina Village Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
4.2
(26 reviews)
"Carolina Village had wonderful amenities. Their stuff was new. It was very very well done. The overall construction feel of the project felt very, very good. We've eaten there several times and the food was very good. The cleanliness was excellent. W..."
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306 Spring St, Hendersonville, NC 28739
4.2
(5 reviews)
"First and foremost - the care given to my mom was EXCEPTIONAL! The nurses, pcts, activities director, residential care coordinator, even the director of the facility, participated in caring for and loving her. The facility is a lovely "home" feeli..."
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1000 West Allen Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739
3.8
(5 reviews)
"My husband is in Cardinal Care, and I am very happy with it. I like the friendship of the caregivers, and they are very caring people. They are always in his room, talking to him, and he is not left alone. They take care of their patients. They are v..."
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260 Centerway Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Mountain View is an old building, but you feel like home when you walk through the door! I had a family member here and I wouldn’t have of placed them anywhere else. The staff at Advent Health Hospital,Henderson county DSS and several people in the c..."
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358 Clear Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
2.4
(5 reviews)
"I moved my mom into Cherry Springs about 2 months ago and it has been great so far. She was living at home with me and I started to feel I was doing her an injustice as I juggled my family and her care. Since moving in she has gotten involved in act..."
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CARING STARS WINNER
1064 W Mills St, Columbus, NC 28722
4.5
(40 reviews)
"I toured LaurelHurst & LaurelWoods. It has very friendly staff who are very knowledgeable and helpful. It has a very nice setup, and the rooms and the dining area were nice. However, there was no availability...."
$2,420
925 N Main Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
4.3
(12 reviews)
"Spring Park was excellent. The location of that is just super. The trees were all the way around it. It was gorgeous. The facility was beautiful. The people were super nice. I couldn't say anything negative about them. They were equally nice as the o..."
$4,295
41 Cobblers Way, Asheville, NC 28804
4.2
(28 reviews)
"Harmony at Reynolds Mountain is very friendly. You feel at home the minute you walk in. The floor plan layout is the best in any facilities we looked at. Everything looked clean and well-kept. It looked like they had plenty of activities. You find an..."
$4,895
308 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC 28803
3.6
(16 reviews)
"We went to Brookdale Asheville Overlook. I thought that that would be a great option, but maybe not for a couple or two people just because the size of the room was small. But I feel like they knew their residents well and were meeting their needs an..."
$5,270
30 Dalea Drive, Asheville, NC 28805
At Wilham Ridge, we understand that the decision to transition a loved one to an assisted living community is filled with mixed emotions. We want to assure you that we are here to extend a compassionate helping hand as you navigate this important journey. Our goal is to create a warm and supportive environment for both residents and their families, making the transition as smooth and positive as possible. At Wilham Ridge you will find from our thoughtfully designed living spaces to our dedicated staff, we prioritize the well-being and happiness of our residents. Our approach to care is personalized and tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident. We create customized care plans that address specific health and lifestyle requirements which ensures that your loved one receives the attention and support they deserve. At Wilham Ridge, we believe in fostering a sense of community. Our residents enjoy a variety of engaging activities and events that promote socialization and well-being. We encourage family members to participate in this journey, attending events and staying connected with their loved ones as they become part of our extended family.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Licensed Facilities
$3,000
103 Appalachian Blvd., Arden, NC 28704
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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 those in-charged of the kitchen. It is a smaller com..."
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102 Holcombe Cove Road, Candler, NC 28715
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister moved to Pisgah Villa. They encourage people to use their freedom. They also have a lot to do there as far as exercise rooms. The people there are very nice. It's a smaller place than the one she was in. They have a nice swimming pool. They..."
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68-A Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
5.0
(4 reviews)
"CarePartners was so on top of everything. Every second of the day there is something going on somewhere, and there were lots of people involved. They were fabulous, and I would rate them at the highest rate imaginable. As soon as you walk in, they w..."
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266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
4.7
(4 reviews)
"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 you'd be given more care. She needed to be in the nursing..."
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3199 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
4.5
(8 reviews)
"We chose to move my sister to Arbor Terrace of Asheville because of their friendliness. It was more of a home-type setting to me than just a business. So it's more comfortable. I just liked everything about it. It's inviting. They are very efficient,..."
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3016 Cane Creek Road, Fairview, NC 28730
4.4
(12 reviews)
"My parents are in Fleshers Fairview Health Care. We go there every day. The size of the room is perfect. The area is beautiful. The staff is very friendly. They played bingo or something...."
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Assisted Living
Phyllis
5.0
Review of Sunnybrook Assisted Living
First and foremost - the care given to my mom was EXCEPTIONAL! The nurses, pcts, activities director, residential care coordinator, even the director of the facility, participated in caring for...
Assisted Living
Diane
5.0
Review of Sunnybrook Assisted Living
Wonderful, long-term staff provided excellent care for my Mom's last year. She had progressively severe dementia, limited eyesight and after a broken leg from a fall at a prior community, was not...
Assisted Living
Kathryn
5.0
Review of TerraBella Hendersonville
I visited TerraBella Hendersonville. They have a memory care unit, but they also offer assisted living, which is what I looked at. I was very impressed by it, especially it's not that long after a...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates that seniors in Hendersonville pay around $6,150 per month for assisted living. This puts local prices well above the state and national medians of $5,769 and $5,350, respectively. Local rates also run higher than fees in Charlotte, where seniors pay about $4,283. However, care costs in Greensboro surpass Hendersonville’s norm at around $7,250.
Hendersonville
$6,150
North Carolina
$5,769
United States
$5,350
Hickory
$5,725
Charlotte
$4,283
Winston
$6,200
Greensboro
$7,250
Financial assistance is available to eligible seniors who require help paying for an ALR. The state has three waiver programs available through Medicaid: the CAP/ DA Medicaid Waiver, the Adult Care Home Assistance and the Medicaid State Plan Personal Care option. There is also a supplemental SSI program available to North Carolina residents.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Assisted living facilities in Hendersonville charge a baseline rate of $6,150 per month. This option offers affordability compared to nonresidential in-home care, which costs about $140 more per month. Assisted living rates run about $2,975 less than nursing home fees, although seniors in adult day health care pay comparatively economical rates of roughly $1,636.
In-Home Care
$6,292
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$1,636
Assisted Living Facility
$6,150
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$9,125
Hendersonville, Asheville and Buncombe County offer several resources for the area elderly, helping them access health care and senior services, as well as assistance finding accommodations in assisted living and the transition process.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 662-7030 | Long-term care ombudsman representatives can help seniors and their families find the right long-term care facility and assist with the application process. Other services from this agency include oversight of assisted living homes, and taking complaints from residents about the community, then referring them to the right regulatory bodies. This is also an advocacy body that lobbies state and local governments for higher standards and regulations of long-term care homes. |
| Buncombe County Aging Coordinating Consortium (ACC) | (828) 251-6622 | This organization administers programs for the elderly, including providing support services and identifying issues that affect older adults. It also created an aging plan that dovetails with the mission of the AARP to provide age-friendly communities in the county. |
| Legal Aid of North Carolina – Senior Law Project | (866) 219-5262 | Area attorneys donate their time to seniors who cannot afford legal services, dealing with civil matters and drafting documents that protect an individual’s finances, such as wills or trusts, and their wishes for end-of-life care, such as a living will or power of attorney. Some representation in cases of elder abuse and neglect or landlord-tenant disputes may be provided, as well as filing bankruptcy or divorce for the elderly. |
| Buncombe County Veterans Services | (828) 250-5726 | Local military veterans, and their surviving spouses or dependents, can receive help applying for several services and benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Local representatives can help veterans apply for disability benefits, locate education and training, apply for vocational rehabilitation and health care for survivors, burial benefits and dependent and survivor benefits. |
Hendersonville-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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