Assisted Living in Mills River, North Carolina

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Mills River, North Carolina. This includes 1 facility in Mills River and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in North Carolina range from around $37 to $263 daily, with a mean expense running about $98. The monthly cost averages about $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. Yearly, the median cost is around $35,280, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.

The cost for assisted living in Mills River can range from as little as $1,182 per month to $5,280 per month. The median cost is around $2,500 per month, or around $30,000 per year.

SeniorScore™ for Mills River, North Carolina

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Mills River scores significantly higher than the North Carolina average of 72.
Mills River scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 5 hospitals within close range of the city, including Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital, Margaret R Pardee Mem Hospital, and Park Ridge Hospital.
There are 60 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Legacy of Mills River, Fletcher View Inn, and Ardenwoods.
There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 211 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
There are 39 golf courses in or around the city, including High Vista Country Club, Brookwood Golf Club, and Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge -South/North.
There are 5 parks near the city center, including Rutledge Lake RV Resort, The North Carolina Arboretum, and Town Mountain Travel Park.
There are 31 churches in or near the city, including All Saints Anglican Church, Arden First Baptist Church, and Biltmore Baptist Church.
There are 12 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 90 grocery stores within the city.
There are 6 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 14 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.88% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.56% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.25%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
North Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.89%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $74,699, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $68,342, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $31,293, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $30,000 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $94,353 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $13,000 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $45,760 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 4.34%, which is very low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Mills River receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Mills River has mild mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
This city has average air quality.
Mills River has a sparse population density of 298.1 people per square mile.
Residents of Mills River have a short daily commute time.
The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
Mills River has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has a very high public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 92.81%.

Mills River is a small city in North Carolina. It is located in Henderson County and is part of the Asheville metro statistical area. While the surrounding statistical area is home to 334,352 people, there are 6,922 residing within the city limits. 34% of the residents are over the age of 55.

Mills River has an excellent SeniorScore™ of 86. The city has an average per capita income of $31,000 and an average household income is $68,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The mean home price in Mills River is $349,500, which is more than the North Carolina average of $204,000. The city also has a low unemployment rate of approximately 4.34%.

Mills River has mild average temperatures, with moderate winters and temperate summers. The city gets high amounts of precipitation annually. Mills River has moderate air quality ratings compared to other cities in the US.

More About Mills River, North Carolina

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Mills River, North Carolina

Legacy of Mills River

582 Jeffress Rd

Mills River, NC 28759

1-855-229-7494

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Legacy of Mills River is a senior care community located at 582 Jeffress Rd in Mills River, North Carolina. The surrounding area is sparsely populated, with roughly 8,000 individuals residing in the 28759 zip code. It is a ...

Assisted Living in Mills River, North Carolina

SeniorScore™ for Mills River, North Carolina

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Mills River, North Carolina

Legacy of Mills River

Ardenwoods

Heather Glen at Ardenwoods

Fletcher View Inn

Universal Health Care-Fletcher

Family Care Homes

The Oaks at Sweeten Creek

Spring Arbor of Hendersonville West

Spring Arbor of Hendersonville

Brookdale Asheville Manor

Cherry Springs Village

Arbor Terrace of Asheville

Carolina Village

Life Care Center of Hendersonv

Lake Pointe Landing Senior Living Community

Cardinal Care Center-Hendersonville

Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge

Brookdale Hendersonville East

Home Helpers In-Home Care Services

Givens Health Center

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Mills River, North Carolina

Legacy of Mills River

Ardenwoods

Heather Glen at Ardenwoods

Fletcher View Inn

Universal Health Care-Fletcher

Family Care Homes

The Oaks at Sweeten Creek

Spring Arbor of Hendersonville West

Spring Arbor of Hendersonville

Brookdale Asheville Manor

Cherry Springs Village

Arbor Terrace of Asheville

Carolina Village

Life Care Center of Hendersonv

Lake Pointe Landing Senior Living Community

Cardinal Care Center-Hendersonville

Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge

Brookdale Hendersonville East

Home Helpers In-Home Care Services

Givens Health Center

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Mills River, North Carolina

Legacy of Mills River

Ardenwoods

Heather Glen at Ardenwoods

Fletcher View Inn

Universal Health Care-Fletcher

Family Care Homes

The Oaks at Sweeten Creek

Spring Arbor of Hendersonville West

Spring Arbor of Hendersonville

Brookdale Asheville Manor

Cherry Springs Village

Arbor Terrace of Asheville

Carolina Village

Life Care Center of Hendersonv

Lake Pointe Landing Senior Living Community

Cardinal Care Center-Hendersonville

Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge

Brookdale Hendersonville East

Home Helpers In-Home Care Services

Givens Health Center

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Mills River, North Carolina

Legacy of Mills River

Ardenwoods

Heather Glen at Ardenwoods

Fletcher View Inn

Universal Health Care-Fletcher

Family Care Homes

The Oaks at Sweeten Creek

Spring Arbor of Hendersonville West

Spring Arbor of Hendersonville