Senior Living in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Rutherford County
14 communities licensed by the state of North Carolina. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
By city:Assisted Living in Forest City
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Forest City | Forest City | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 76 | Southern Assisted Living, LLC |
| Colonial Manor Rest Home | Rutherfordton | Assisted Living | 34 | Yelton & Assoc Inc |
| Henderson Care Center | Forest City | Assisted Living | 86 | Henderson Care Center, Inc. |
| Highlands Senior Living | Forest City | Assisted Living | 44 | Highlands Senior Living LLC |
| Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home | Rutherfordton | Assisted Living | 32 | Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home |
| Joyful Home Family Care | Ellenboro | Assisted Living | 6 | Joy Etc, Inc |
| Lisa's Family Care Home #1 | Forest City | Assisted Living | 6 | Lisa's Family Care Home, LLC |
| Lisa's Family Care Home #2 | Forest City | Assisted Living | 6 | Lisa's Family Care Home, LLC |
| Lisa's Family Care Home #3 | Forest City | Assisted Living | 6 | Lisa's Famiy Care Home, LLC |
| Oakland Living Center | Rutherfordton | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 40 | Oakland Living LLC |
| Restwell Home | Rutherfordton | Assisted Living | 20 | H Vanderwal, Inc |
| Southern Manor Rest Home | Forest City | Assisted Living | 25 | Seung Kwan (Bob) Chai |
| Sunnyside Retirement Home | Forest City | Assisted Living | 34 | Sunnyside Retirement Home, Inc |
| The Landings of Lake Lure | Lake Lure | Assisted Living | 62 | Bostic Health Holdings, LLC |
Also in Rutherford County, from public records: 9 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 Rutherford County
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Crossing Apartments | Spindale | 48 | Weaver-Kirkland Housing, LLC |
| East Winds | Salisbury | 50 | Keystone Management |
| Harmony Hills | Forest City | 40 | Mansermar |
| Heritage Village | Forest City | 24 | Fitch Irick Management |
| Oakwood Village Apartments | Rutherfordton | — | Gem Management |
| Richmond Hill | Rutherfordton | 40 | Community Management |
| Rosedale Phase II | Forest City | 24 | Gem Management |
| The Cottages at Crestview | Rutherfordton | 35 | Partnership Property Management |
| Timber Ridge | Spindale | 50 | The Affordable Housing Group of North Carolina |
Nursing homes in Rutherford County
5 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Haven Home | Bostic | ★★★★★ | 30 | For profit - Corporation |
| Fair Haven of Forest City | Forest City | ★★★★☆ | 100 | For profit - Partnership |
| Oak Grove Healthcare | Rutherfordton | ★★★★☆ | 60 | For profit - Corporation |
| Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation | Rutherfordton | ★★☆☆☆ | 80 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Willow Ridge Of NC | Rutherfordton | ★☆☆☆☆ | 150 | 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.