The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Nebo, NC for 2024

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There are 8 Assisted Living Facilities in the Nebo area, with 2 in Nebo and 6 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 67 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Nebo. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Nebo 1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Marion with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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The city of Marion, North Carolina, which has a large senior community of 7,900 that accounts for 16% of its population, is home to the small community of Nebo. Seniors who enjoy outdoor activities may find Nebo's climate to be to their liking. With year-round high temperatures between 50 and 89 degrees, Nebo is among the cooler cities in North Carolina. It rates 7.6 out of 10 on a comfort index, indicating that it is more comfortable than most places in the state and the nation as a whole.  

Nebo seniors who need some assistance with daily living activities can reside in one of the region's eight assisted living facilities. Two of these assisted living residences, as they're officially called, are in Nebo proper. The other six are located in Marion, Morganton and Spruce Pine. These facilities are governed by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.  

• On a cost of living index based on the national average of 100, Nebo's cost of living is rated 89.9. While this is a little higher than surrounding communities within the Marion Metro Area, it is about 6 points lower than the statewide average, making it a good option for seniors on a budget. 
  
• Crime is more prevalent here than in the nation as a whole, so seniors may want to find an assisted living facility with features such as security cameras and high-security locks. On a 100-point index, with a higher score representing more crime, Nebo's violent crime rate is 33.2 and the property crime rate is 49.2, compared to the respective national averages of 22.7 and 35.4.
  
• Seniors with respiratory illnesses or cardiovascular disease can breathe easy in Nebo, where the air quality rates 70 out of 100. This rate is 12 points higher than the national average, indicating lower levels of harmful pollutants.  
  
• In North Carolina, Social Security benefits are not taxed, and all other retirement income is taxed at an affordable flat percentage rate, which may enable seniors to afford assisted living expenses in Nebo. 
  
• The Nebo area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Mission Hospital McDowell, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  

  Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Nebo 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 Nebo 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.