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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Whittier, NC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Whittier, 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 Whittier or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Whittier.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Whittier for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 13 assisted living facilities in the Whittier 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 Franklin, Sylva and Maggie Valley.
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Our loved one is settling in and acclimating to her recent move to the Franklin House. We love the location and its close proximity to our home. Franklin House is a beautiful place. It is very homey 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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Franklin House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Franklin House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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Our loved one is settling in and acclimating to her recent move to the Franklin House. We love the location and its close proximity to our home. Franklin House is a beautiful place. It is very homey 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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Franklin House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Franklin House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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, 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.
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, 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.
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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 Whittier, NC
The average cost of senior living in Whittier is $3,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Andrews, NC with an average of $2,738 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whittier, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whittier, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whittier vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Whittier, NC by room type
Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Whittier, 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 Whittier.
Private income options in North Carolina
Find ways to combine private income sources to pay for assisted living.
VA benefits in North Carolina
Learn how ample VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for assisted living.
Medicare and Medicaid in North Carolina
Consider Medicaid and/or Medicare to reduce assisted living costs.
Whittier assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittier assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittier, 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 Whittier 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 Whittier that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
7.7%
48.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
7.7%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Whittier 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 Whittier 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
7.7%
43.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whittier 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 Whittier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Whittier
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 Whittier protect seniors.
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The Hermitage, Franklin House and Bryson City Living Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Whittier, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 13 assisted living facilities near Whittier, North Carolina. See the full list.
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