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Senior living in Fairview, NC

2 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
2
in Fairview
Licensed capacity
170
across all 2
Adults 65+
519
Census estimate for Fairview
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
327.6
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
136
of the center of Fairview
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Senior living communities near Fairview

Counting neighboring towns, there are 136 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Fairview, 134 more than in Fairview itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Fairview

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Nearby cities

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Local overview

Senior living in Fairview at a glance

Fairview has 2 senior living communities in our directory, drawn from public records.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents0
  • More than 60 residents2
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation about a licensed community, or the North Carolina long-term care ombudsman at (919) 855-34262.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in North Carolina

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The North Carolina Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 North Carolina Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims (844-624-8387).7
Medicare counseling
North Carolina’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-855-408-1212.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Fairview

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Buncombe County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Buncombe County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Land-of-Sky Area Agency on Aging2

    828-251-7433

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Buncombe County.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)8

    1-855-408-1212

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs7

    844-624-8387

    Website

  • Medicaid

    North Carolina Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves North Carolina.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Fairview

How many senior living communities are in Fairview, NC?

WeFoundCare lists 2 senior living communities in Fairview, NC, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Fairview there are 136.

How many residents can senior living communities in Fairview serve?

2 of the 2 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 170 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 519 adults age 65 and older live in Fairview.

Who licenses senior living in North Carolina?

The NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation licenses senior living in North Carolina. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Fairview?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Buncombe County, call 828-251-7433.

Are there senior living communities near Fairview?

Nearby cities with listings include Swannanoa (1, 6.7 mi), Fletcher (3, 7.2 mi), Arden (3, 7.3 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Fairview

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Fairview (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Fairview (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation. info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/data Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.