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My loved one was a resident at Mars Hill Manor. We loved the staff. They were very friendly and were great about taking my Mom to meals and tried to get her to go to activities. We wished we had moved her...
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.
Mars Hill Manor is a special place, unlike any other community option in WNC. Located just 15 minutes from Asheville, the town of Mars Hill offers beautiful mountain views and charm only a college town can offer. With 56 apartments, our community sets a higher standard for spacious, residential...
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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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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.
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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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.
Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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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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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Celo, NC

The average cost of senior living in Celo is $3,669 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spruce Pine, NC with an average of $3,254 per month.

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

Celo, NC
$3,669/mo

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

Celo, NC
$3,669/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,669/mo
$4,782/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,785/mo
Studio
$4,125/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,050/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Celo over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Celo, 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 Celo.

What families are saying about assisted living in Celo

Recent reviews for assisted living in Celo

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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Mars Hill Manor

4.6
Mom has really enjoyed being at MarsHill Manor and the staff is very friendly. The staff that they have are great but not enough staff to care for the residents they have. Mom talks about the food and how good it is.

Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

4.9
The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Celo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Celo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Celo, 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 Celo 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 Celo 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
40%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Celo 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 Celo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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34.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Celo 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 Celo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Celo 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 Celo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
29.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Celo 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 Celo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Celo

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 Celo protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Mars Hill Manor, Wilham Ridge Assisted Living and The Heritage of Sugar Mountain are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Celo, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

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

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