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Heather Glen Assisted Living in Arden, NC

Heather Glen Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Arden, NC.

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Heather Glen Assisted Living in Arden, NC

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  • Interior

    A cozy restaurant dining area with a stone fireplace and elegantly set round tables.

  • Outdoors

    A wooden bench overlooking a scenic view of mountains under a sky filled with clouds.

  • Decor

    A room with vintage decor featuring shelves filled with books and various collectible items, including a globe and wall art.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a lit fireplace and a well-stocked bookshelf.

  • Building

    Exterior view of a healthcare facility with signage and parking area.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring blue patterned bedding and curtains, with a window allowing natural light to enter.

  • Trees

    A residential backyard featuring a garden area with benches and young trees, enclosed by a white fence.

  • Windows

    A spacious and elegantly designed dining room featuring multiple tables and chairs, with large windows allowing natural light to fill the space.

  • Dining

    A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, featuring warm lighting and a wood floor.

  • Landscaping

    Aerial view of a modern building with surrounding landscaping and parking lot.

  • Lighting

    A cozy lobby area featuring a fireplace, comfortable seating, and soft lighting.

  • Artwork

    A modern dining area with wooden flooring, featuring an aquarium and artwork on the walls.

  • Seating Area

    A quiet waiting room with four chairs arranged around a small table.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room with a fireplace and comfortable seating.

103 Appalachian Blvd, Arden, NC 28704

To contact a resident: (828) 687-7321

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 29 reviews
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Heather Glen Assisted Living Costs & Pricing

Heather Glen Assisted Living offers studio accommodations at a monthly cost of $4,989, which stands slightly above the average for Henderson County, where similar facilities charge approximately $4,645 per month. When compared to the broader state of North Carolina, where the average cost for assisted living hovers around $4,020, Heather Glen positions itself at a premium within the market. This pricing reflects the quality of care and amenities provided at Heather Glen, suggesting that residents may benefit from enhanced services and features that distinguish this facility from others in both the county and state.

Floor plansHeather Glen Assisted LivingHenderson CountyNorth Carolina
Studio$4,989$4,645$4,020

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Overall Review of Heather Glen Assisted Living

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Dining gets consistent praise

Residents repeatedly describe the food positively, with restaurant-style dining included on the community’s offering.

Many residents and families highlight the quality of meals, calling the food good or excellent. Several also mention specific preferences and suggestions around how meals are served. One resident described food as terrible, but that complaint stands out against the broader pattern of positive dining feedback.

  • A cozy restaurant dining area with a stone fireplace and elegantly set round tables.
  • A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, featuring warm lighting and a wood floor.
  • A spacious and elegantly designed dining room featuring multiple tables and chairs, with large windows allowing natural light to fill the space.
common 6 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

The community offers regular activities that residents and families say make days feel full.

Multiple reviewers describe a busy schedule of activities, including outings and resident options. Some specifically mention exercise and group events, along with activities aimed at keeping residents active. While most feedback is encouraging, the review themes overall point to engagement being a meaningful part of the day-to-day experience.

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff care is a mixed picture

Reviews describe staff who are attentive and caring, though some residents report serious lapses.

Positive reviews talk about staff being attentive to needs, personable, and supportive, including strong relationships with residents. Several families also mention communication and follow-through when issues come up. At the same time, multiple negative reviews describe negligence, residents being left for hours, and breakdowns in supervision or shift communication.

common 6 reviews mention this

Clean spaces and a comfortable feel

Reviewers frequently mention cleanliness and an overall comfortable environment.

Several reviewers describe the facility as clean, including clean public spaces and a well-kept environment. Others connect the setting to feeling peaceful, and mention staff professionalism alongside good housekeeping. One reviewer also felt the facility was more institutional, which tempers the otherwise consistent cleanliness and comfort comments.

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Caveat: serious care concerns appear

Some reviews raise severe concerns about resident care and supervision.

A handful of reviews describe residents being left sitting for hours, issues with toileting attention, and incidents that resulted in injuries or hospital visits. There are also complaints about staff and supervisor communication across shifts. While other reviews describe excellent care and supervision, these negative accounts are direct and significant.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 60 resident community capacity 60 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Asheville Regional (2 miles away) Asheville Regional (2 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Water aerobics Water aerobics
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Arden, North Carolina is a convenient and diverse area with a variety of amenities. There are several dining options available within a short distance, ranging from casual eateries like Cracker Barrel and Culver's to more upscale choices such as P.F. Chang's China Bistro and Tupelo Honey. Pharmacies like Target Pharmacy and CVS are easily accessible for any medical needs. The Asheville Regional Airport is close by for travel convenience. Residents can also find quality healthcare services at nearby facilities like Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics and Biltmore Plastic Surgery. Places of worship, parks, theaters, hospitals, and cafes are all within reach, providing ample opportunities for recreation and socializing. Overall, this neighborhood offers a mix of conveniences and services that would be beneficial for seniors looking to settle down in the area.

Restaurants

  • Cracker Barrel (1.9 miles)
  • Culver's (2.1 miles)
  • One Thirty One Main Restaurant (2.4 miles)
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro (2.5 miles)
  • Yum Poke Spot (2.8 miles)
  • Tupelo Honey (4.4 miles)
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Co (4.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Target Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Ingles Market (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Ingles Market (3.6 miles)
  • Ingles Market (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (2.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Vein Specialist of Carolina Vascular (2.3 miles)
  • Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics (2.8 miles)
  • Arden Family Health Center (3.2 miles)
  • Asheville Dermatology Center (3.2 miles)
  • Christi G Hunt MD (3.4 miles)
  • Biltmore Plastic Surgery (5.8 miles)
  • Forest Dermatology (6.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Biltmore Baptist Church (2.5 miles)
  • St Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church (9.3 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Julian Park (2.6 miles)
  • Westfeldt River Park (2.7 miles)
  • Blue Ridge Parkway (9.2 miles)
  • Memorial Stadium (9.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark (4.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mission Childrens Hospital (5 miles)
  • Mission St Joseph's (6.5 miles)
  • Mission Hospital Operating Room (8.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.1 miles)
  • BattleCat Coffee Bar (8.7 miles)
  • Taco Billy (8.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.4 miles)
  • Vortex Doughnuts (9.5 miles)
  • Pollen (9.7 miles)

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