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Photo of Morningside of Gastonia
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We chose Morningside of Gastonia because of the location, cleanliness and friendly. Great value Very friendly staff. Good with residents and family alike. Highly recommended.
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.
Morningside of Gastonia is the only Assisted Living Community with 24-hour licensed nursing staff. It provides a full complement of assisted living services combined with a comprehensive Check Point Program that enhances and protects quality of life through coordinated and integrated service...
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33 Floor plans available
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The facility itself is well maintained, clean, and smells nice. Everything works as it should. There are nicer facilities out there, but this one is very nice for the price. The staff are courteous and...
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.
It’s time to upgrade your senior living lifestyle.Choose us for your next home sweet home and you’ll enjoy an assisted living community in Gastonia, North Carolina. Ideally situated just 20 minutes north of Charlotte, we are one of the premier senior communities in the region. Our residents enjoy...
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9.0
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My Aunt, 99 and 1/2 years old moved in and was treated very well. Unfortunately she passed away 2 weeks after moving in so I can't give you long term analysis of this facility. She was treated very well...
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.
Situated in beautiful Cramerton, our vibrant assisted living single-story community offers picturesque views from atop Cramer Mountain and is conveniently close to both Charlotte and Gastonia. Terrabella Cramer Mountain offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment and easy access to...
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33 Floor plans available
8.5
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Overall, it was a very good experience. The only complaint is Brookdale making major cost increases two years in a row [fee removed]. Excessive increases in a short period. I was able to negotiate a...
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.
Find a Life of Redefined IndependenceRemember the senior living lifestyle you used to image? It’s still possible. Our premium assisted living services give you the ability to trade the stress and busyness that comes with life at home for a life spent exploring passions, creative pursuits and...
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The Brookdale has done a phenomenal job taking of my uncle for the past few months under their care.. My uncle has been progressing very nicely from the help of the Brookdale Team.. Thank you so much!
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.
Explore a Redefined IndependenceSenior living shouldn’t mean a life full of the stress and isolation that often comes from living at home. It shouldn’t be filled with worry about health issues, or whether you’re going to get the help you need each day. Our residents enjoy a premier assisted...
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We have been pleased so far. It's clean. Staff is friendly, easy to reach and responsive. It's small, one level which makes it nice for residents with cognitive impairment to help not get confused. I would...
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.
Terrace Ridge Assisted Living Terrace Ridge is conveniently located on Hudson Boulevard in one of Gastonia’s vibrant, prestigious neighborhoods. The community is convenient to nearby shops that provide variety and style to satisfy your most pressing need or most capricious whim. Excellent...
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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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Funny that one person said the carpet in the hallway was stained and smelled of urine considering that there is NO carpet in the halls. My aunt was here and I visited daily and was always impressed by the...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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
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.
Woodlawn Haven Woodlawn Haven is an assisted living community nestled in Mount Holly, North Carolina. Our campus is conveniently located to route 27 and nestled in the deep green of Mount Holly North Carolina. We provide ample parking for both residents and their visiting friends and family....
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Lowell, NC

The average cost of senior living in Lowell is $4,506 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cherryville, NC with an average of $3,695 per month.

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

Lowell, NC
$4,506/mo
$4,378/mo

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

Lowell, NC
$4,506/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,506/mo
$5,013/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,901/mo
Studio
$4,642/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,134/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,490/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lowell over time

Lowell, NCNC stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lowell, 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 Lowell.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lowell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lowell

Morningside of Gastonia

4.6
The Facility is very clean and the staff are very friendly and caring. They have been very kind to my mom. I always feel very welcome when I visit my mom. They have great meals for the residents and the dining staff are wonderful.

Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

5.0
Carolina Care Retirement Community is very clean and maintained. A great value for the price. The other nearby residents are friendly and quiet. The staff has been very helpful from the time we requested information through now. The housekeeping staff is efficient, dependable and trustworthy. ...
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Terrace Ridge Assisted Living in Gastonia, NC

4.5
Naturally there is a staffing shortage but the staff members are trying their best and the staff we have met are very friendly. Our loved one is very happy there, the value is worth it because she is getting all the attention and care she needs. It has been excellent. The meals are not the best, ...
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Lowell review score based on 35 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 35 reviews of 12 Lowell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lowell 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

Lowell review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Lowell, NC12 facilities
8.4
McAdenville, NC13 facilities
8.4
Ranlo, NC12 facilities

Review subcategories for Lowell 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 35 reviews of 12 Lowell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lowell 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.
Lowell, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Lowell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lowell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lowell, 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 Lowell 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 Lowell 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
33.3%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lowell 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 Lowell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lowell, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lowell 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 Lowell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lowell, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lowell 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 Lowell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
29.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lowell 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 Lowell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lowell

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 Lowell protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Rock Hill Grove Senior Living and Sunrise of Providence are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lowell, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

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

The best assisted living facilities near you in Lowell, North Carolina are Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Sunrise of Providence. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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