Senior Living in Avery County, North Carolina
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Avery County
1 communities licensed by the state of North Carolina. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry House | Newland | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 60 | WP-Newland Health Holdings, LLC |
Also in Avery County, from public records: 4 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in North Carolina costs a median of $6,496 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in North Carolina: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Avery County
4 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Elk Park School | Elk Park | 40 | Elk Park Housing |
| Linville Cove | Newland | 32 | Western N.C. Housing Partnership, Inc. |
| Nock Point Apartments | Newland | 8 | Gem Management |
| Pine Ridge | Newland | 31 | Partnership Property Management |
Nursing homes in Avery County
1 Medicare-certified nursing facility with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Banner Elk | Banner Elk | ★★★★★ | 118 | For profit - Corporation |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.