Whether you are looking into senior housing options for yourself or a loved one, it's good to know what's available here in the Blue Ridge Mountains for older adults who need extra support. Independent and Assisted Living communities offer a comfortable, home-like setting with options for continued care as needed. These communities include residential and personal care homes, memory care communities, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care. They also offer social events, activities, and specialized accommodations for a variety of needs. (Feature photo: Tryon Estates)
Gardeners at Ardenwoods Retirement Community
Independent Living Communities: This setting is ideal for seniors who would like to rent or own housing (typically condos) with extra services like dining facilities, meals, housekeeping, linen service, social activities, and transportation. They are age-restricted and include home designs like wide doorways, no stairs, and other increased accessibility features. These communities provide a quiet setting, a key benefit to many seniors.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities: This type of community (also known as CCRCs) offers a campus-like setting with individual homes, cottages, villas, and apartment buildings spread among several acres with many of the same amenities that active adult communities offer. What makes CCRCs distinct is their long term care advantage by having residential housing, services, and nursing care all in one location, allowing seniors to age in one place. They are a combination of retirement communities where residents can enjoy physical and financial security, privacy, independence, friends, community facilities, and access to health care.
Assisted Living Communities: These communities provide personal care in a home-like setting for seniors who do not require constant care but need extra support with daily activities like eating, bathing, dressing, and medication management. They offer apartment-like settings where residents can enjoy their privacy while also having access to dining facilities, transportation, recreational events, health care, and more.
Top Independent, Assisted Living & Continuing Care Retirement Communities in and around Asheville
Carolina Living Choices
Carolina Living Choices is a print and online guide for active, senior living retirement in Western North Carolina. They offer a wealth of information and expertise on real estate, 55+, and retirement communities near Asheville, including lifestyle resources for education, enrichment, recreation, and travel. See helpful articles and request a free digital retirement guide on their website.
Julian Woods Retirement Community, Arden
This all-inclusive, 55+ senior living community is home to those who relish living a luxurious lifestyle, complete with 24/7 service, resort-style dining, and lavish accommodations. Visit their… read more
This all-inclusive, 55+ senior living community is home to those who relish living a luxurious lifestyle, complete with 24/7 service, resort-style dining, and lavish accommodations. Visit their website today to learn about their exclusive charter resident program!
Givens Estates
Givens Estates is a non-profit Life Plan Community, also known as a continuing care retirement community. Located on 215-acre campus in Asheville, NC. Givens Estates offers a wide range of… read more
Givens Estates is a non-profit Life Plan Community, also known as a continuing care retirement community. Located on 215-acre campus in Asheville, NC. Givens Estates offers a wide range of retirement homes to fit your active, independent senior lifestyle.
LIVING CHOICES: From independent single-family homes to apartments to assisted living apartments to skilled healthcare, Givens will…
Tryon Estates, CCRC-NC
A resort-like senior community in the NC Foothills, Tryon Estates provides the most desirable aspects of active retirement living, while offering Acts Life Care ®️ which protects your nest egg as… read more
A resort-like senior community in the NC Foothills, Tryon Estates provides the most desirable aspects of active retirement living, while offering Acts Life Care ®️ which protects your nest egg as needs change. For those 62 and up who enjoy gorgeous scenery, wonderful friends, and gracious living.
Givens Highland Farms
Givens Highland Farms is a licensed Life Plan Community, also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Black Mountain, NC offering a full range of services for a complete healthcare… read more
Givens Highland Farms is a licensed Life Plan Community, also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Black Mountain, NC offering a full range of services for a complete healthcare continuum.
LIVING CHOICES: Garden apartments, cluster homes, freestanding homes, condominiums.
Pisgah Valley Retirement Community
Pisgah Valley Retirement Community is nestled in the picturesque setting of Hominy Valley just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. Pisgah Valley is the ideal continuing care community for people… read more
Pisgah Valley Retirement Community is nestled in the picturesque setting of Hominy Valley just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. Pisgah Valley is the ideal continuing care community for people ready to embrace their retirement years as among the best in their lives. This beautiful community invites you to come to experience the splendor of the seasons from your lovely, maintenance-free…
College Walk, Brevard
Situated on 33 beautiful acres, College Walk features the finest in Independent Living and Assisted Living. With stunning surroundings, outstanding services, and an abundance of amenities, … read more
Situated on 33 beautiful acres, College Walk features the finest in Independent Living and Assisted Living. With stunning surroundings, outstanding services, and an abundance of amenities, residents are proud to call College Walk home. Independent Living combines community living with the privacy of an apartment, rental cottage, or privately owned home. The Assisted Living community offers…
Heritage Hills, Hendersonville
Heritage Hills features an Independent Living quiet community with month to month cottage rentals and Memory Care with care and loving staff options available. No buy-in and no hidden costs.… read more
Heritage Hills features an Independent Living quiet community with month to month cottage rentals and Memory Care with care and loving staff options available. No buy-in and no hidden costs. Hospitality and wellness are key components to life at Heritage Hills. Our retirement homes are set on a half-mile loop that weaves through our property, each with lovely views of our natural wooded…
Deerfield Retirement, CCCR, Asheville
Deerfield is a Life Care community, also known as Life Plan, offering its residents unique health care benefits. Active retirement living in an exceptional setting with a full continuum of care… read more
Deerfield is a Life Care community, also known as Life Plan, offering its residents unique health care benefits. Active retirement living in an exceptional setting with a full continuum of care from independent living to assisted living to skilled nursing. Surrounded by scenic beauty, the campus offers walking trails, garden plots, sidewalks, mature trees, and flowering plants. Amenities…
Fletcher Park Inn, Hendersonville
Fletcher Park Inn is a retirement community that offers a variety of independent lifestyle options, including apartments and villa homes. Fletcher Park Inn is owned and operated by Fletcher… read more
Fletcher Park Inn is a retirement community that offers a variety of independent lifestyle options, including apartments and villa homes. Fletcher Park Inn is owned and operated by Fletcher Academy, Inc. and is located on a 450-acre campus. Our alcohol/tobacco-free campus is right across the street from Park Ridge Health, a 103 bed hospital and physicians' offices/pharmacy. The Lelia…
Lake Pointe Landing, Hendersonville
Lake Pointe Landing features the finest in Independent Living and Assisted Services. With stunning surroundings, outstanding services and an abundance of amenities, our residents are proud to call… read more
Lake Pointe Landing features the finest in Independent Living and Assisted Services. With stunning surroundings, outstanding services and an abundance of amenities, our residents are proud to call Lake Pointe Landing home. Independent Living combines community living with the privacy of your own apartment, and Assisted Services offers the same amenities in addition to personalized services.…
Abernethy Laurels, Newton
Abernethy Laurels is located on a gentle rolling 120-acre site nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We combine casual, comfortable, independent housing with convenient full-… read more
Abernethy Laurels is located on a gentle rolling 120-acre site nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We combine casual, comfortable, independent housing with convenient full-service accommodations on a fee-for-service basis. As a continuing care retirement community, Abernethy Laurels features a spectrum of options and services for our residents. A holistic approach to life is…
Ardenwoods, Arden
Ardenwoods offers both independent and assisted senior living on 48 acres with 1-3 bedroom apartments, common dining area with mountain views, fitness center and more. Residents enjoy amenities… read more
Ardenwoods offers both independent and assisted senior living on 48 acres with 1-3 bedroom apartments, common dining area with mountain views, fitness center and more. Residents enjoy amenities like gardens, nature trails, social events, art studios, and full-service beauty salons. Practical services like transportation, housekeeping, and maintenance are included. Assisted living services…
