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Photo of Spring Park Assisted Living and Memory Care
77 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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The people are kind and caring, the place is clean, the food looks very good. We're very happy with Spring Park. They listen and they care about the residents. That is not always the case! Also, people...
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.
Spring Park is an Atlas Senior Living Community with a separate secure memory care wing.Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally stimulating. We encourage our residents to celebrate the joys of life...
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9.1
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33 reviews
9.1
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33 reviews
5 star
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We would have to give The Willows of Easley a 5 on all. We were very pleased with it all. I left because my own medical problems created a need for me to have my brother closer to me. Based on the experience...
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.
The Willows of Easley is more than a place to call home—it's a way of life. Find fulfillment and enjoyment in a vibrant, welcoming community with exceptional care and support. Enjoy a book in the lounge, relax on the patio or visit local attractions. Everything you need is right here.If you’re...
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8.4
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40 reviews
8.4
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40 reviews
5 star
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3 star
13%
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The staff had been very helpful in our preparation for my wife to move into the facility. They were very attentive and helpful on the move in date. They have done everything possible to get her settled and...
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.
Just 30 minutes from Asheville, in the footprint of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Terrabella Hendersonville offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment near beautiful views, historic sites, shopping, dining and medical services. Senior residents enjoy our assisted living...
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8.0
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2 reviews
8.0
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My loved one is a resident at this facility and it has been great!
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.
Photo of Viva Senior Living at Easley
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22 Floor plans available
7.9
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19 reviews
7.9
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19 reviews
5 star
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21%
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What we like the most about Viva Senior Living is definitely the people the employees there are very caring very considerate. I had also a lot of fun. None of the residents say they like the food, though...
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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11 Floor plan available
7.5
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8 reviews
7.5
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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
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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1.0
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6 reviews
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6 reviews
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My mother has been at Cedar Mountain for three years and I have found everyone to be caring and considerate in their care of her. Last year was especially hard due to Covid but [names removed] went over the...
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.
Cedar Mountain House is an assisted living community located just outside of downtown Brevard, NC. Cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a cozy town filled with tremendous cultural & natural opportunities. Cedar Mountain House is tucked away from the hustle & bustle of in town...
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1.0
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My mother has been at Cedar Mountain for three years and I have found everyone to be caring and considerate in their care of her. Last year was especially hard due to Covid but [names removed] went over the...
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.
Cedar Mountain House is an assisted living community located just outside of downtown Brevard, NC. Cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a cozy town filled with tremendous cultural & natural opportunities. Cedar Mountain House is tucked away from the hustle & bustle of in town...
Photo of Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park
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Everyone has been very kind to my mom. I just wish they'd take more outside excursion with the residents - since mom is totally wheelchair bound I can't take her anywhere myself. But otherwise no complaints....
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.
Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park is located at the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains and was incorporated on October 2004. This Navion Senior Solutions facility offers both Independent and Assisted living, Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park offers the wonderful services that have made us the...
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77 Floor plans available
7.0
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25 reviews
7.0
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25 reviews
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I found the staff to be very helpful when needed. The one item that I had an issue with, was my Uncle was placed in the Memory Care Unit as he failed their test by one question. I spoke to the Administrator...
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.
Why opt for nursing home care when your needs can be met at our beautiful assisted living community in Western North Carolina? At Carolina Reserve, we accept a higher level of care than most realize – and our residents age in place without the need to move to a skilled nursing facility in the...
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Photo of Cherry Springs Village
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1.0
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3 reviews
1.0
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3 reviews
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The entry process was smooth and easy. The Executive Director, the Business Manager, and the Head Nurse were superb and each answered all of our questions with a smile and get it done attirude. The...
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.
Cherry Springs Village is an assisted living community located in Hendersonville, NC. Hendersonville is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is the perfect mountain getaway. Cherry Springs Village combines the comforts of home with security of knowing there's always a helping hand. It's a...
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1.0
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The entry process was smooth and easy. The Executive Director, the Business Manager, and the Head Nurse were superb and each answered all of our questions with a smile and get it done attirude. The...
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.
Cherry Springs Village is an assisted living community located in Hendersonville, NC. Hendersonville is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is the perfect mountain getaway. Cherry Springs Village combines the comforts of home with security of knowing there's always a helping hand. It's a...
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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
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, 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, 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.
Photo of The Gardens of Hendersonville
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 The Gardens of Hendersonville
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.
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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.
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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, 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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Cost of assisted living in East Fork, NC

The average cost of senior living in East Fork is $4,065 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,098 per month.

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

East Fork, NC
$4,065/mo
$3,811/mo
$4,327/mo

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

East Fork, NC
$4,065/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,065/mo
$4,245/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,791/mo
Studio
$4,792/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,846/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,253/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in East Fork over time

East Fork, NCNC stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in East Fork, 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 East Fork.

What families are saying about assisted living in East Fork

Recent reviews for assisted living in East Fork

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.

The Willows of Easley

3.8
I would tell others to talk to the residents of the place when you are touring. Their opinions are extremely important as they are the residents. Review the process for when residents need a different kind of care. They are terrific communicators! Their staff is extremely friendly and ...
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Spring Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Travelers Rest, SC

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Spring Park Assisted Living and Memory Care. Overall, her experience at this facility has been good. I like Spring Park. All of the staff are friendly and accommodating. They know the residents by name. I haven't had any issues with poor communication. ...
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East Fork review score based on 44 family reviews

6.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 27 East Fork assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Fork 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

East Fork review score compared against nearby cities

6.3
East Fork, NC27 facilities
5.7
Rosman, NC32 facilities
5.3
Brevard, NC13 facilities

Review subcategories for East Fork 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 44 reviews of 27 East Fork assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare East Fork 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.
East Fork, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
4.6
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.1
4.1
Value for cost*
3.5
4.1
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East Fork assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Fork assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Fork, 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 East Fork 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 East Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Fork, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.7%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.2%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.4%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.4%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Fork 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 East Fork Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Fork, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.5%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Fork 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 East Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Fork, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
18.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.8%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in East Fork 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 East Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Fork, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
13.5%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Fork 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 East Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Fork, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.6%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.2%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.7%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.9%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.6%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
24.3%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
13.5%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Fork

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 East Fork protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Spring Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Willows of Easley and TerraBella Hendersonville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near East Fork, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

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