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Morningstar Assisted Living - Sylva, NC
95 Morningstar Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
"My sister moved to Morningstar Assisted Living. I find them to be a very cooperative, very kind, and extremely friendly...
Assisted Living
$2,295
Assisted Living Communities in Waynesville, NC
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authentic reviews in Waynesville, NC below include 25 Assisted Living facilities with 168 reviews. On average in Waynesville, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Waynesville, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
25 Providers
Harmony at Reynolds Mountain
41 Cobblers Way, Asheville, NC 28804
"The care staff makes Harmony exceptional. They are very caring and dedicated."
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$6,445
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Wilham Ridge Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
$3,000
Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center
251 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC 28786
"We visited Haywood Lodge and were very impressed with the facility. It was very clean and had a warm and homey...
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McCracken Rest Home
203 McCracken Street, Waynesville, NC 28803
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Spicewood Cottage's
65 Loving Way, Clyde, NC 28721
Spicewood Cottage's - Willows Building is a senior living community located in Clyde, North Carolina, specializing in...
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Silver Bluff Village - Arrowhead Cove
100 Silver Bluff Drive, Canton, NC 28716
"My father-in-law is currently residing at Silver Bluff Village - Arrowhead Cove and is very pleased with the care he is...
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Haywood House
27 North Main Street, Canton, NC 28716
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Morningstar Assisted Living
505 Racking Cove Road, Sylva, NC 28779
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Pisgah Villa
102 Holcombe Cove Road, Candler, NC 28715
"My sister moved to Pisgah Villa. They encourage people to use their freedom. They also have a lot to do there as far as...
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College Walk Retirement Community
100 North College Row, Brevard, NC 28712
"When we visited College Walk, they showed us the apartment, and they told us what it was all about. It has 2-bedrooms...
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Heather Glen At Ardenwoods
103 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...
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Richmond Hill Assisted living
95 Richmond Hill Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
"I toured Asheville Geriatric. I needed a memory care unit, and they didn't have one. They also were sort of on the older...
Assisted Living
$3,000
Tore's Home®
261 Woodland Terrace, Brevard, NC 28712
"Exceptional care. Very kind & compassionate caregivers, always clean, smaller homes, better patient to caregiver ratio...
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Kingsbridge House
10 Sugarloaf Road, Brevard, NC 28712
"Most of the staff are exceptional by going above and beyond as I know it is not an easy job to do. The staff also does a...
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Angel House 1
60-D Hornot Circle, Asheville, NC 28806
"I stayed at Angel House 1 for three months. This place was horrible. It was dirty. The food was very unhealthy. They had...
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Western NC Baptist Home
213 RICHMOND HILL DRIVE, Asheville, NC 28806
"My husband and I looked for a place to move in and we visited Western North Carolina Baptist Home. It was a beautiful...
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The Landings Of Mills River
4143 Haywood Road, Mills River, NC 28759
"My dad is a resident of The Landings of Mills River. The staff is very supportive and caring of the patients and their...
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Brooks Howell
266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
"My grandmother is being taken care of by a great staff of physical therapists and attendants. She has several...
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CarePartners Adult Day Services – Asheville
68-A Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
"My father in law lives with us and has advanced parkinson's disease. At first he was resistant to adult day services...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Carroll
5.0
Review of Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center
I went to Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center for my mother. They're very friendly. All the residents and guests looked well cared for, and it was rather homey. They have normal recreational...
Assisted Living
Mountain Mom
5.0
Review of Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center
We visited Haywood Lodge and were very impressed with the facility. It was very clean and had a warm and homey atmosphere. The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. The residents...
Assisted Living
Anne102372950
3.0
Review of Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center
The facility was beautiful, but the rooms were kind of small. The assisted living part of Haywood Lodge seems small to me. It is up front, and they had residents sitting around. Nobody interacted...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Waynesville, NC and Nearby Cities
In Waynesville, seniors pay $4,998 per month on average for assisted living — higher than North Carolina's statewide average of $4,010 and the national median of $4,500. It's also a pricier option than nearby cities. For instance, seniors in Winston-Salem pay about 1.5% less for care, while those in Charlotte pay about 12% less. Prices drop even further in Greensboro, where assisted living communities charge $3,800 per month, and in Hickory, which is 29.5% cheaper.
Waynesville
$4,998
North Carolina
$4,010
United States
$4,500
Winston-Salem
$4,923
Charlotte
$4,400
Greensboro
$3,800
Hickory
$3,523
Paying for Assisted Living in Waynesville
Assisted living communities in Waynesville charge about $4,998 per month, although this rate can vary based on location, services and amenities.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Waynesville
Seniors may be eligible for payment assistance for an assisted living facility in Waynesville through the Medicaid State Plan. This plan helps pay for personal care and is based on the federal Supplemental Security Income payment and other sources of income. Family supplementation for a private room 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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Waynesville, NC
Seniors in Waynesville have numerous care options to choose from, depending on their needs. While assisted living costs $4,998 per month, adult day health care is significantly cheaper at $1,083. For $4,957, residents can comfortably age in place with home care or home health care based on whether they require personal care or skilled nursing services. Meanwhile, nursing home care is the most expensive care option in Waynesville due to its enhanced service offering, costing 53.4% more than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,083
Assisted Living Facility
$4,998
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,665
Note: Data for Waynesville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Asheville, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Waynesville
Waynesville 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 Waynesville, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Waynesville
Waynesville Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
