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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Union County, NC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Union County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Union County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Union County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Union County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 8 assisted living facilities in the Union County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Carmel, Sharon Woods and Quail Hollow.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Charlotte, Waxhaw and Lancaster.
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
16 reviews
I was very satisfied from the time my father entered until he passed. I could not have asked for better than them. When I was not there I knew my dad was taken care of. The staff was very friendly and kept...
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.
Upgrade Your Senior LivingIt’s time to trade the chores, worries and stress that often come from life at home for a better senior living lifestyle. As a resident here, you’ll enjoy a resort-style atmosphere full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with.We’ve been serving...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.3
Review score
28 reviews
Facility is clean, bright and welcoming. It is adequately staffed. The staff are friendly, kind and caring. They are very responsive to any issues or concerns. Good variety of activities. Plenty of food and...
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.
Always Something to DoYou can always find something fun and exciting to do here at our assisted living community in Monroe, North Carolina. With private accommodations, spacious common rooms and a long list of resort-style amenities and services, you may find yourself wondering why you didn’t...
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8.0
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1 review
Woodridge is a much better value for the money than Willow Grove. my aunt is taken care of by trained medical professionals/ she is seen by a doctor or NP on a regular basis, they take her to and from...
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.
Woodridge is a senior living community located in Monroe, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Woodridge we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping them...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
11 Photo available
33 Floor plans available
7.9
Review score
22 reviews
[name removed], the nurse is so bubbly and friendly. I feel like she's taken the time to get to know [name removed]. All the caretakers have been great so far. [name removed], the Activity Director, will...
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.
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.
Elizabethan Gardens is a unique assisted living center catering to the elderly, physically disabled, and mentally disabled individuals. Our private rooms are housed in a historic building built in 1929 with semi private wings added in 1982 and 1987. The home has been modernized without losing...
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.
Elizabethan Gardens is a unique assisted living center catering to the elderly, physically disabled, and mentally disabled individuals. Our private rooms are housed in a historic building built in 1929 with semi private wings added in 1982 and 1987. The home has been modernized without losing...
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.
1.0
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3 reviews
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Union County, NC
The average cost of senior living in Union County is $4,984 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Peachland, NC with an average of $4,206 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County, NC vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Union County, NC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Union County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Union County, 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 Union County.
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VA benefits in North Carolina
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What families are saying about assisted living in Union County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Union County
TerraBella Little Avenue in Charlotte, NC
5.0
We like TerraBella Little Avenue because the facility was smaller than the other ones that we visited. It seemed like the best fit for my loved one.
I would recommend this facility to others.
Brookdale Monroe Square
4.8
Overall, we are pleased with the residence and service. We feel that our resident is safe and taken care of. If we find something not working, it is corrected quickly. Most of the employees are extremely friendly and helpful. There are a few employees that are not friendly and get annoyed when ...
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Brighton Gardens of Charlotte
4.6
They are able to provide care for residents who are more impaired. The other facilities could not manage the falls and could not provide the level of care that my dad needed. And he won't have to move again. Communication needs to improve.
Union County review score based on 31 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 8 Union County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Union County 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
Union County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Union County 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 31 reviews of 8 Union County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Union County 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.Union County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.0
4.6
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
3.9
4.5
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.2
4.1
Value for cost*
3.4
4.1
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Union County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union County, 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 Union County 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 Union County 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
10%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
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
30%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Union County 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 Union County 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
10%
43.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10%
34.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union County 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 Union County 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
10%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Union County 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 Union County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
29.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union County 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 Union County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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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
20%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
34.6%
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 classes
Fitness classes
20%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Union County
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 Union County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Providence, The Bungalows at Indian Land and Brookdale Charlotte East are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Union County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 8 assisted living facilities near Union County, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Union County, North Carolina are Sunrise of Providence. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Union County
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Waxhaw, North Carolina
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Matthews, North Carolina
- Indian Trail, North Carolina
- Mint Hill, North Carolina
- Pineville, North Carolina
- Harrisburg, North Carolina
- Locust, North Carolina
- Weddington, North Carolina
- Fort Mill, South Carolina
- Fairview, North Carolina
- Pageland, South Carolina
- Marshville, North Carolina
- Midland, North Carolina
- Monroe, North Carolina
- Stallings, North Carolina
- Rocky River, North Carolina
- Wingate, North Carolina
- Elgin, South Carolina
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