Best Assisted Living Facilities in Asheville, NC

Average senior living costs in Asheville, North Carolina range from $3,561 per month for independent living to $6,885 per month for a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home. Some other options include assisted living, which costs $4,280 per month, and memory care at $4,592. A semi-private room in a nursing home averages $3,903 per month, while a private room costs $6,063. With this range, you can choose the type of care that best fits your needs and budget.

Asheville assisted living communities cost $4,280 per month on average. This is slightly more expensive than the costs in nearby cities like Waynesville and Maggie Valley, which are $3,287 per month and $3,098 per month, respectively.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Asheville compares to North Carolina and the national average:

There are many assisted living communities to choose from in and around Asheville. Asheville has 7 senior living facilities, the surrounding area has 29 communities, and the state of North Carolina has 524 facilities.

In Asheville, North Carolina, seniors constitute a significant 36.9% of the city's total population of 93,695. This senior population includes 12.3% in their 50s, 10.1% in their 60s, 9.1% in their 70s, and 5.4% in their 80s and above. Gender distribution among seniors leans slightly more female at 51.9%, compared to 48.1% male. Regarding marital status, 37% of Asheville's seniors are married, 15.3% are divorced, 41.9% have never married, and 5.8% are widowed. Asheville's senior community is predominantly White, making up 80.9% of the population, while 10.4% are Black, and 1.5% are Asian. Additionally, 6.2% are Hispanic, 4.8% are mixed race, 0.2% are Native American, 0.4% are Pacific, and 1.8% identify as other, reflecting a diverse array of backgrounds within the community.