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The 4 Best Independent Living Communities in Mills River, NC

4 communities near Mills River, North Carolina

Brookdale Hendersonville East

2601 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792Independent Living

Located near the renowned city of Asheville, North Carolina, Brookdale Hendersonville East offers you a warm and welcoming place to trade in the burdens of household chores for a lifestyle rich in activity and friendship. With spacious common areas, private accommodations, personalized care plans and a fun-filled events calendar that gives you ample opportunity to explore new hobbies and make new ...

Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills

3200 Heritage Circle, Hendersonville, NC 28791Memory CareIndependent Living

Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, a senior living community offering award-winning Independent Living and Memory Care near Asheville in beautiful Hendersonville, North Carolina. At Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, our team strives to create an atmosphere where residents feel safe and secure. With caregivers on site 24 hours a day and emergency call systems located in each apa...

Lake Pointe Landing

333 Thompson Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792Assisted LivingIndependent Living

Lake Pointe Landing, a top-rated senior living community, is nestled in the charming city of Hendersonville, NC. Proudly recognized as one of the Best Assisted and Independent Living communities for 2022-2023, it offers residents a luxurious, active, and rewarding lifestyle. The community provides both independent living and assisted living levels of care, ensuring residents have the support they...

Legacy at Mills River

582 JEFFRESS Road, MILLS RIVER, NC 28759Independent Living

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Cost of independent living in Mills River area

According to Seniorly’s 2023-2024 pricing data, families are paying an average of $6,655 per month for independent living communities in Mills River. The national average for independent living costs in 2023 was $5,671. Overall, independent living costs in Mills River are 17% higher than the national average.

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The figures below show the average monthly starting costs for Independent Living of nearby cities. Keep in mind that these figures are an average, and that the numbers used to calculate it spanned a wide range. In fact, Seniorly data suggests that most families will underestimate their monthly budget by almost 20%, meaning that once inclusions and services are factored in, they can actually afford more than they originally thought.

$5,854/mo

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Cost of care trends and insights for Mills River, NC

How are Independent Living costs Mills River this year?

Independent Living prices have risen an average of 12.32% a year since last year. Below is the median cost each year and its percent increase, according to our proprietary data. On average, independent living in Mills River, NC is $6,655/mo.

Montly median cost for independent living, 1 bedroom: Mills River, NC (2023)

$6,655

+12.32% year over year

Get to know independent living in Mills River, NC

Number of independent living communities in Mills River, NC

Number of independent living communities in Henderson County

Independent Living amenities in Mills River, NC

100% of these independent living offer resident-run activities

100% of these independent living have walking paths

Average Seniorly Community Score in Mills River, NC

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The Seniorly Community Score is a comprehensive and unbiased rating system that takes into account multiple factors crucial to senior living quality. We've meticulously analyzed thousands of senior living communities across the country to create an innovative and accurate assessment of each community's strengths and offerings. The Seniorly Community Score employs a user-friendly scale from 1 to 10, with 10 signifying an exceptional senior living community and 1 representing the lower end of quality, ensuring an easy-to-understand and transparent evaluation for families.

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9.1

Asheville

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Demographics

Total population: 7,251

44% of population is 50+ years old, 22% is 65+ years old

Median income: $68,711

The poverty rate is 7% lower for this region compared to the North Carolina state average, which is 13%

Diversity

3% of population identify themselves as Black, 2% as Asian, 2% as Hispanic, and 92% as White

Neighborhood

Average housing cost: $995 per month

Crime rate: 179 crimes per 10,000 people

Health

Life expectancy: 81 years old

Preventable hospitalizations: 36 per 1,000 patients

Regional air quality: 4.4 unhealthy air quality days per year

Drinking water quality: 0% of people are exposed to violations

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Compare independent living cost to nearby cities	Average monthly cost
Mills River	$4,491
Fletcher	$4,527
Arden	$4,586
Hendersonville	$5,006
Flat Rock	$4,184
Candler	$4,795
Asheville	$4,779
Brevard	$3,664
Canton	$4,846
Leicester	$4,699
Black Mountain	$4,386

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The 4 Best Independent Living Communities in Mills River, NC

Brookdale Hendersonville East

Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills

Lake Pointe Landing

Legacy at Mills River

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Cost of independent living in Mills River area

Compare average cost of independent living in Mills River, NC with county, state and national averages

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Cost of care trends and insights for Mills River, NC

How are Independent Living costs Mills River this year?

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Independent Living amenities in Mills River, NC

Average Seniorly Community Score in Mills River, NC

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Get to know Mills River area

Demographics

Total population: 7,251

Median income: $68,711

Diversity

Neighborhood

Average housing cost: $995 per month

Crime rate: 179 crimes per 10,000 people

Health

Life expectancy: 81 years old

Preventable hospitalizations: 36 per 1,000 patients

Regional air quality: 4.4 unhealthy air quality days per year

Drinking water quality: 0% of people are exposed to violations

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