Senior Living in Polk County, North Carolina
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Polk County
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurelwoods | Columbus | Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care | 60 | CSL Laurelhurst NC LLC |
| Ridge Rest Assisted Living | Columbus | Assisted Living | 12 | Ridge Rest Assisted Living, Inc |
Also in Polk County, from public records: 2 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 Polk County
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highwood Apartments | Columbus | 44 | NHE |
| Viewmont Apartments | Tryon | 12 | BNB Properties |
Nursing homes in Polk County
3 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrooke Court SC Center at Tryon Estates | Columbus | ★★★★★ | 16 | Non profit - Corporation |
| White Oak Manor - Tryon | Tryon | ★★★★☆ | 70 | For profit - Corporation |
| Autumn Care of Saluda | Saluda | ★★☆☆☆ | 99 | 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.