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The Director of the memory care unit is very committed to delivering quality care and she develops her staff skill set to that end as well.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Experience lodge-like living while soaking up gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LaurelHurst. From thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans to the world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of...
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I would recommend it. It is a great place. The only problem we have had is there is no transportation, so I have had to take off work several times to take my aunt to several appointments. And it would be...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Oakland Living! We provide the community we serve with honest, kind, homelike care to all who come through our door. Our goal is to provide peace of mind, while experiencing the feel of home. We have an amazing team of medication technicians and PCA/CNAs with training in CPR, dementia...
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I would recommend it. It is a great place. The only problem we have had is there is no transportation, so I have had to take off work several times to take my aunt to several appointments. And it would be...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Oakland Living! We provide the community we serve with honest, kind, homelike care to all who come through our door. Our goal is to provide peace of mind, while experiencing the feel of home. We have an amazing team of medication technicians and PCA/CNAs with training in CPR, dementia...
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I brought my mom to Brookdale Forest City to live in the assisted-living side. Mom adjusted well everyone was attentive to her needs management has been nothing but good to me in my mother. I couldn't have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Quality Care You Can Count OnYou deserve quality care you can count on, but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your freedom to have it. Here at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community, you can enjoy custom care plans, a fun-filled community calendar and a warm and welcoming...
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I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate the care that is given to my MawMaw at this facility. I love the family atmosphere that is in this place! My MawMaw had to have more care than...
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I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate the care that is given to my MawMaw at this facility. I love the family atmosphere that is in this place! My MawMaw had to have more care than...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Mill Spring, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mill Spring is $4,332 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,312 per month.

Assisted living costs in Mill Spring, NC, vs. nearby cities

Mill Spring, NC
$4,332/mo
$4,357/mo
$4,119/mo

Assisted living costs in Mill Spring, NC, vs. state and national averages

Mill Spring, NC
$4,332/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

Assisted living costs in Mill Spring, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,332/mo
$4,515/mo

Assisted living costs in Mill Spring, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,092/mo
Studio
$5,213/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,195/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,694/mo

Senior living costs in Mill Spring vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mill Spring, NC
Column state: North Carolina
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Community typeMill Spring, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,332/mo$4,150/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$4,515/mo$4,996/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living$3,606/mo$3,526/mo$4,064/mo
Assisted Living
Mill Spring, NC:$4,332/mo
North Carolina:$4,150/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
Mill Spring, NC:$4,515/mo
North Carolina:$4,996/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
Independent Living
Mill Spring, NC:$3,606/mo
North Carolina:$3,526/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mill Spring, NC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Mill Spring.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mill Spring

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mill Spring

Wesley Court in Boiling Springs, SC

4.8
Heather is the administrator and has been here for 18 years. She is compassionate, a good leader and loves all the residents. Many of the CNA's, med techs and other staff have been here for many years. They get to know every residents needs, likes and dislikes. It has been a great fit for my ...
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Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park in Hendersonville, NC

4.8
I would highly recommend this community. For the money and cost they are the best community around this area for your loved ones. They have activities like games, movie night, church services and more for the residents.

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Mill Spring review score based on 27 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 10 Mill Spring assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mill Spring review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Mill Spring review score compared against nearby cities

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Mill Spring, NC10 facilities
5.6
Columbus, NC10 facilities
6.8
Tryon, NC11 facilities

Review subcategories for Mill Spring assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 27 reviews of 10 Mill Spring assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mill Spring resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Mill Spring assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mill Spring assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mill Spring, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Mill Spring assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Mill Spring that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
13.3%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13.3%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
13.3%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mill Spring assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Mill Spring Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mill Spring, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
6.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mill Spring assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mill Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mill Spring, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mill Spring assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mill Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mill Spring, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
29.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mill Spring assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Mill Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mill Spring, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.3%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mill Spring

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Mill Spring protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Wesley Court and Manning Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mill Spring, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 12 assisted living facilities near Mill Spring, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Mill Spring, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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