Best Senior Living in Hickory, North Carolina
17 communities found
Hickory has 32 senior living options in all, made up of 17 residential communities and 15 home care agencies. Among the 25 communities with ratings, the average score is 4.3, drawn from 855 reviews read.
- 32options listed
- 4.3average rating, 25 rated
- 855family reviews read
From $2,495/moPartnerSolista Hickory by Cogir
Hickory, North Carolina
4.4(71)
Independent Living
Serenity Family Home Care
Hickory, North Carolina
5(111)
Home care · no referral needed
Kingston Residence of Hickory
Hickory, North Carolina
5(36)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Hickory, North Carolina
4.7(23)
Home care · no referral needed
Brookdale Falling Creek
Hickory, North Carolina
4.7(12)
Assisted Living
The Greens At Viewmont
Hickory, North Carolina
4.5(57)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
HOME - BellaAge Hickory
Hickory, North Carolina
4.6(11)
Independent Living
Sweetwater Village
Hickory, North Carolina
4.6(10)
Independent Living
Springs of Catawba
Hickory, North Carolina
4.4(69)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Trinity Ridge
Hickory, North Carolina
4.3(45)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Raveica Assisted Living
Hickory, North Carolina
5(1)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Abingdon Glen Village
Hickory, North Carolina
4.3(21)
Independent Living
Best-rated senior living in Hickory
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
5 (111 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living
Families describe Serenity Family Home Care as a warm, home-like environment where staff treat residents like family, with strong cleanliness and communication.
- 2
5 (36 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviewers describe Kingston Residence of Hickory as an exceptionally caring, clean community with attentive staff, strong food quality, and personalized dementia care.
- 3
4.7 (23 reviews)· At-Home Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families call Comfort Keepers Home Care compassionate and attentive, though one reported serious scheduling and communication problems despite good caregiving.
- 4
4.7 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living
Most reviewers describe Brookdale Falling Creek as warm and well-run, though one detailed complaint raised concerns about billing accuracy and contract clarity.
- 5
4.5 (57 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 104 units
Families describe The Greens at Viewmont as a skilled nursing facility where nurses, CNAs, and therapy staff consistently go above and beyond for residents.
- 6
4.6 (11 reviews)· Independent Living
Reviewers describe HOME - BellaAge Hickory as a newly opened, socially active independent living community with a walkable downtown Hickory location.
- 7
4.6 (10 reviews)· Independent Living
Sweetwater Village is a small 55-plus independent living townhome community known for friendly neighbors, quiet surroundings, and well-built homes.
- 8
4.4 (71 reviews)· Independent Living
Families describe Solista Hickory as clean and welcoming with attentive staff, though food quality is a recurring complaint.
- 9
4.4 (69 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe Springs of Catawba as a warm, attentive assisted living and memory care community where staff build close relationships with residents.
- 10
4.3 (45 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Trinity Ridge is a skilled nursing and long-term care community rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 45 Google reviews.
What families say about senior living in Hickory
Counted across the review summaries of 31 Hickory communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often mention caring, attentive staff, a point raised in 71% of 31 communities, along with activities and social life at 26% and communication with families at 23%. On the concern side, cost and billing comes up in 68% of cases and communication with families in 58%, showing it cuts both ways.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 71%
- Activities and social life 26%
- Communication with families 23%
- Cleanliness 19%
- Building and grounds 19%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 68%
- Communication with families 58%
- Staff attitude 23%
- Building and upkeep 16%
“This is a very great and wonderful place. The staff here are the greatest people. They will help you out with anything that you need.”
“My mother in law is a resident at Trinity Ridge. The staff here is phenomenal. From the front desk to the different residential halls. They are very loving, caring and helpful with all the residents. We wouldn't want her anywhere else.”
“Danielle our scheduler is amazing. She always makes sure someone is available when we are expecting them and she arranged for additional shifts the same day we requested”
Senior Living in Hickory: the figures
- •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.5 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (18), emergency call system (18), medication management (16), wheelchair accessible (14), gathering / activity spaces (14), social activities (13).
How families pay for senior living in North Carolina
Most families in North Carolina cover assisted living, memory care and independent living out of pocket at first, often drawing on savings, retirement income and, when needed, proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, where a policy exists, can offset part of the monthly cost, though families should check the policy's terms since coverage for assisted living versus memory care can differ. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps pay for the cost of care, and it is worth asking a VA representative whether a particular community's services meet the program's requirements.
The full picture for the state: Senior Living in North Carolina.
Senior Living near Hickory
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorsville14.2 mi | 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 14.2 mi |
| Lincolnton18.3 mi | 7 | 4.1 / 5 | 18.3 mi |
| Morganton20.8 mi | 6 | 3.7 / 5 | 20.8 mi |
| Statesville26 mi | 10 | 4.2 / 5 | 26 mi |
| Cornelius31.2 mi | 7 | 4.6 / 5 | 31.2 mi |
| Shelby31.4 mi | 7 | 3.9 / 5 | 31.4 mi |
| Huntersville33.4 mi | 22 | 4.6 / 5 | 33.4 mi |
| Gastonia34.2 mi | 17 | 4.2 / 5 | 34.2 mi |
All of North Carolina: Senior Living in North Carolina. Closer to home? Compare senior living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 20, 2026 from the 32 communities listed in Hickory, 855 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Hickory ask about.
- Home Care in North Carolina: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Hickory: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Hickory, North Carolina?
MyLivingChoice lists 32 senior living communities in Hickory, North Carolina, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Hickory are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Serenity Family Home Care (5★, 111 ratings), Kingston Residence of Hickory (5★, 36 ratings), Cornerstone Caregiving (4.9★, 40 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Hickory?
Beyond senior living, Hickory has at-home care (11 communities), independent living (10 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (8 communities), assisted living (7 communities), home health (6 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Hickory?
Families rate Hickory senior living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 855 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Hickory senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 31 Hickory communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 71%), activities and social life (mentioned for 26%), communication with families (mentioned for 23%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (68%), communication with families (58%), staff attitude (23%).
How do Hickory nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Hickory carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.5 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Hickory bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
