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Assisted living costs in Lake Junaluska average about $3,813 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 35 communities in Lake Junaluska. Our detailed directory has 102 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Harmony at Reynolds Mountain
99 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
8.6
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53 reviews
8.6
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53 reviews
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My view was a big reason for moving to Harmony. My living room and balcony look out at the Asheville mountains. No matter the season, the view brings joy and peace. There are numerous activities. I can...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Reynolds MountainIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Asheville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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Photo of Brookdale Asheville Overlook
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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8.6
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Mom only had one week at Brookdale. She had a mini stroke or episode that made us take her to the hospital. They did not want her back at Brookdale because they didn't have the care she needed so we moved...
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.
A Nature Lover’s DreamTucked amidst the natural beauty of Asheville, North Carolina, it’s no surprise the new neighbors at your assisted living community are eager to adventure in the great outdoors. You’ll feel right at home as you soak up the sunshine and scenic views on the expansive...
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Photo of Heather Glen Assisted Living
2121 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.5
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8 reviews
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8 reviews
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I would recommend it for a family style type of living. I liked it because it was small and similar to how my mom's personality is. I really like the staff
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.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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
Care types provided by this community
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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Angel House Vi
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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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.
Photo of Angel House IV
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Lake Junaluska, NC

The average cost of senior living in Lake Junaluska is $3,813 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $2,804 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake Junaluska, NC vs. nearby cities

Lake Junaluska, NC
$3,813/mo
$3,776/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake Junaluska, NC vs. the state and national average

Lake Junaluska, NC
$3,813/mo
U.S. national average
$4,608/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake Junaluska vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,813/mo
$4,570/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lake Junaluska, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,885/mo
Studio
$6,630/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,800/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,158/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lake Junaluska over time

Lake Junaluska, NCNC stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lake Junaluska, 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 Lake Junaluska.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lake Junaluska

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake Junaluska

Brookdale Asheville Overlook

5.0
I love that my mom had a private room, but also had a friend next-door and other friends that she could eat with or sit on the porch with but she had privacy if some of her family or friends came to see her. I love that she didn't have to try to prepare meals herself or live alone, and it was a ...
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Heather Glen Assisted Living in Arden, NC

5.0
The staff at Heather Glen Assisted Living are great and the residents here get great care. I would definitely recommend this facility to others.

Harmony at Reynolds Mountain in Asheville, NC

4.6
I have been impressed with the facility and the staff. They have always kept me up to speed with everything that mom is going through. They have been more than helpful when dealing with her insurance.

Lake Junaluska review score based on 30 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 27 Lake Junaluska assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake Junaluska 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

Lake Junaluska review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Lake Junaluska, NC27 facilities
7.5
Waynesville, NC34 facilities
7.5
Clyde, NC24 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake Junaluska 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 30 reviews of 27 Lake Junaluska assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Junaluska 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.
Lake Junaluska, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.4
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Lake Junaluska assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Junaluska assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Junaluska, 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 Lake Junaluska 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 Lake Junaluska 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
25.9%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.5%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25.9%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.8%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Junaluska 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 Lake Junaluska Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Junaluska, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.8%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
3.7%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Junaluska 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 Lake Junaluska partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Junaluska, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.7%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Junaluska 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 Lake Junaluska communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Junaluska, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.7%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
35.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Junaluska 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 Lake Junaluska offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Junaluska, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.4%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.9%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.8%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.8%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.4%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
46%
Dances
Dances
7.4%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.4%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake Junaluska

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 Lake Junaluska protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Brookdale Asheville Overlook and Heather Glen Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

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