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Compare Assisted Living around Hickory (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
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| Brookdale Hickory Northeast |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hickory (16Th Street Northeast) | 88
Facility
88
NC AVG
116
Rank
#142 / 397 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
NC AVG
33
Rank
#295 / 572 | A+ | 98.50/200 | 18 | 72.2% | Studio / Suite | |
| Springs of Catawba |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Hickory | 66
Facility
66
NC AVG
116
Rank
#218 / 397 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
NC AVG
33
Rank
#361 / 572 | A+ | 102.50/200 | 24 | 70.8% | - | |
| Brookdale Falling Creek |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hickory | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
116
Rank
#248 / 397 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
NC AVG
33
Rank
#425 / 572 | - | 106.50/200 | 16 | 62.5% | Suite | |
| Kingston Residence of Hickory |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Hickory | -
Facility
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NC AVG
116 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
NC AVG
33
Rank
#58 / 572 | - | - | - | - | - | Studio |
| Solista Hickory by Cogir |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Hickory | -
Facility
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NC AVG
116 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
NC AVG
33
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#361 / 572 | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Committed to enhancing seniors independence while offering personalized care as needed, Brookdale Hickory Northeast is a remarkable senior living community in Hickory, North Carolina, offering personalized assisted living care in a cozy setting. Conveniently located near shopping, banks, and healthcare facilities, our community ensures residents receive attentive service and enjoy a worry-free lifestyle. A dedicated team is available around the clock for emergencies, providing peace of mind to residents and their families.
From assistance with daily tasks like dressing and medication management to organizing engaging activities such as fitness classes, bingo, and shopping trips, the community fosters an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Residents relish delicious, chef-prepared meals in our elegant dining room, where their preferences shape the weekly menus, ensuring every dining experience is enjoyable and satisfying. With amenities like an emergency alert system, pet-friendly environment, and convenient transportation services, residents live a comfortable and convenient life.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Springs of Catawba is an assisted living and memory care community in Hickory that offers an inviting atmosphere so that residents can be comfortable and feel a sense of belonging in their new home; management ensures that everyone is treated with respect and compassion. Life in an assisted living home means a life of convenience and flexibility.
Springs of Catawba’s essential services include housekeeping, ADLs, medication management, meal plans, engaging activities, and specialized memory care support.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Nestled in the quaint city of Hickory, North Carolina, Brookdale Falling Creek offers an assisted living community where seniors can enjoy their golden years filled with curiosity, laughter, and happiness. The community handles all cooking, cleaning, and household chores, allowing residents to redefine independence. Free from daily responsibilities, seniors can explore new hobbies, rekindle past interests, and build genuine relationships. With convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and local attractions, residents have numerous opportunities to engage in activities they love. Brookdale Falling Creek provides a range of amenities and programs designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Personalized assistance with daily living activities, such as dressing and managing medications, ensures seniors can focus on enjoying life to the fullest. The community emphasizes holistic wellness, covering intellectual, purposeful, social, physical, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. With vacation-style amenities, a vibrant social calendar, and a variety of elegant apartment floor plans, Brookdale Falling Creek offers a supportive and enriching environment for seniors.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 210 / 288 / 324 / 360 / 372 / 474 sq. ft
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Kingston Residence of Hickory is one of the trusted homes in the area, offering a top-notch level of assisted living and independent living services. The results-driven environment of the community boasts an innovative and modern approach to senior care. Management and the team of professional caregivers understand the unique needs of each individual and aim to enrich a fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.
The Kingston Residence lifestyle is focused on growth and enrichment; they provide essential amenities and services, such as 24/7 care and supervision, an on-site nurse practitioner, recreational activities, enriching programs, guest rooms, respite stays, and wellness support services.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 368 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Enrich your retirement with Solista Hickory by Cogir, an astounding community surrounded by a tranquil setting and lush trees in Hickory, NC, that offers independent living. 24-hour care, emergency, and non-emergency response are also provided to ensure residents live without worries. A variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences are designed with residents’ needs and preferences in mind, ensuring comfort and safety like no other.
The community also makes use of the Lively Mobile Plus Device, to provide assistance whenever necessary. Here, residents have hassle-free dining with delicious and healthy restaurant-style dining that cater to their dietary needs and tastes. With spacious and beautiful amenities including a library, game room, media room, and community grounds, residents have more opportunities to mingle with friends and remain socially-connected.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 335 - 563 / 542 - 696 / 925 - 1056 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Hickory, NC
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in North Carolina?
Assisted living in North Carolina supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in North Carolina?
Assisted living in North Carolina is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does North Carolina Medicaid cover assisted living?
North Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including North Carolina) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 5 assisted living facilities in Hickory, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Hickory, NC?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Hickory, NC, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Hickory, NC?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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