Pricing ranges from
    $3,716 – 4,459/month

    Bryson Senior Living

    314 Hughes Branch Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
    • Assisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.67·(6)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate, caring direct-care staff
    • Attentive certified nursing assistants
    • Excellent kitchen and dining team
    • Friendly, social community with resident friendships
    • Clean, quiet environment
    • Dedicated and hard-working staff
    • Relaxed, fun-loving atmosphere

    Cons

    • Gaps in clinical oversight and monitoring
    • Delays in staff responsiveness and internal communication
    • Inconsistent interior maintenance compared with exterior appearance
    • Staff conduct and resident-to-resident conflict management
    • Weak care-transition and emergency-department coordination
    • Questions about financial management and administrative transparency

    Summary of reviews

    The collected reviews describe a facility with strongly positive interpersonal strengths but notable operational weaknesses. Many family members and residents praised the bedside staff — particularly CNAs and individual caregivers — for being caring, dedicated, and personable. The dining team is frequently singled out for quality service, and reviewers describe a social atmosphere that supports friendships and a relaxed, fun-loving culture. Overall cleanliness and a quiet environment are cited as positives in several accounts.

    At the same time, there are recurring concerns about the facility’s clinical and operational consistency. Several reviewers described declines in health outcomes or overall care quality during stays, suggesting gaps in clinical oversight and resident monitoring. Reviewers also noted delays in staff responsiveness and examples of staff being distracted by phones or other tasks, which appear to affect timeliness of care and family communication.

    Facility condition and external coordination are mixed. The exterior presentation is generally favorable, but the interior condition is described as less well maintained in some comments, indicating inconsistency in facility maintenance. Emergency-department interactions and transitions to higher-acuity care were criticized for being unprofessional or poorly managed, pointing to weaknesses in care-transition protocols and communication with external providers.

    Management and culture show a dual pattern: operational areas that families appreciate (compassionate frontline staff, active social life, strong dining) coexist with administrative concerns. Reviewers raised questions about financial management and administrative transparency, and some described problems managing resident conduct and interpersonal conflicts. Prospective residents and families should balance the strong caregiver relationships and social environment against the need to confirm clinical oversight, emergency procedures, staff responsiveness, interior maintenance practices, and administrative accountability during their tour and decision process.

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    Location

    Bryson Senior Living is located at 314 Hughes Branch Rd, Bryson City, NC, 28713.

    About Bryson Senior Living

    Bryson Senior Living offers several different care types within one community, so residents can find what matches their health today and still have support if their needs change over time, and you'll see unique names for their places, like The Landings of Columbus, The Stratford, The Magnolia, Windsor House, The Gardens of Savannah, Ashe Gardens Memory Care, and Castle Creek Memory Care, and each spot is set up to help with residential living, memory care, assisted living, or skilled nursing, depending on what folks need. The staff gets good marks for being welcoming, friendly, and helpful, which helps everyone feel at home, and the atmosphere is cozy enough for comfort but active enough to encourage people to join in different activities, both devotional and social or even offsite for a change of pace, with indoor common areas where folks gather and talk or relax.

    Residents who need help with daily activities like dressing or bathing can get the support they need, as well as medication management and assistance for those who might have diabetes or trouble moving around, and even special help for those needing incontinence care, and the memory care services exist for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia to help keep them comfortable and reduce stress or confusion, using safe and calm setups to keep folks from wandering. All meals are cooked with quality ingredients and made to be healthy and still taste good, and dietary needs get careful attention for everyone's well-being. They plan things so residents can stay engaged, whether it's games, social events, or quiet time in a comfortable space, and the programming tries to hit all sides of life-mind, body, and spirit-so people feel connected and stimulated day to day.

    Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing all take place within the same community, and respite care is available if needed, so if a resident's health or support needs change, they don't have to move far from what's familiar. Care at Bryson Senior Living is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all, with assessments that let staff adjust services to changing needs, and a lot of resources are on hand to help families plan and understand senior care, using glossaries, care tools, programs, and information. People can check photos or take a virtual tour online to get a feel for how it looks, which helps for planning, and if families want to know more, there are options like calling, looking online, or email. Bryson Senior Living places a big focus on a vibrant social life and personalized assistance, supporting people wherever they are in their journey with options designed for the older adult, and that's about the long and short of it.

    About ALG Senior

    Bryson Senior Living is managed by ALG Senior.

    ALG Senior, originally founded as Affinity Living Group in 1996 by Charles Trefzger, stands as one of the most significant senior living providers in the United States. Headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, the company has grown from its humble beginnings to become the tenth largest provider of assisted living nationwide, the seventh largest provider of Alzheimer's and memory care services, and the largest senior housing operator in the southeastern United States. The company operates approximately 58-66 communities throughout the southeastern United States, with a primary geographic concentration in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama.

    People often ask...

    Bryson Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,716 per month.

    Bryson Senior Living offers assisted living.

    There are 9 photos of Bryson Senior Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 314 Hughes Branch Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713.

    No, Bryson Senior Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In North Carolina, the Division of Health Service Regulation licenses adult care and assisted living facilities, posting annual, complaint, and follow-up inspection results.

    License number160353
    Facility typeAdult Care Home
    Capacity50 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    10

    Reports

    4

    Type A Citations

    7

    Type B Citations

    4

    Complaints

    8

    Years

    17 Sept 2025Follow-Up
    Investigated medication administration; observed failures in administering and documenting medications for residents, with meds left unattended and misdocumented.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004 (a) Medication AdministrationMedication Administration
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004 (i) Medication AdministrationMedication Administration
    03 Jul 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found multiple deficiencies in medication management, staff qualifications, infection prevention, and on-site supervision, including untrained staff administering meds, incomplete TB/CPR requirements, and unsafe handling of controlled substances.
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0403(a)Qualifications Of Medication Staff
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0406(a)Test For Tuberculosis
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0507Training On Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0601(b)Management Of Facilities- General Administrator
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1003Medication Labels
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004 (a)Medication Administration
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1004 (h)Medication Administration
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1004 (i)Medication Administration
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1005 (a)Self-Administration Of Medications
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1008 (a)Controlled Substances
    03 Jul 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    26 Jun 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies related to a rate-increase contract not being provided for review and to supervision of a resident as ordered.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0704(a)(1)Resident Contract, Information On Facility and Resident Register
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care and Supervision
    26 Jun 2024Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and found failures to provide 30-day written notice before charging changes and to obtain amended contracts; also noted safety concerns and incomplete resident documentation.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0704(a)(1)Resident Contract; Information On Facility & Resident Register
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care and Supervision
    07 Jun 2023Construction
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to building safety, cleanliness, and ventilation, with several items carried over from earlier pages.
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    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311
    03 Oct 2018Follow-Up
    Investigated medication administration issues; found medications were not administered as ordered for one resident, including dosing changes and a missing potassium tablet requiring a borrow from another resident.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    03 Oct 2018Follow-Up
    Investigated a resident's medication administration and found deficiencies in orders, dispensing, and documentation of medications.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    22 Aug 2018Initial
    Investigated identified failures to follow therapeutic diet orders and to administer medications as prescribed, risking health for several residents.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4)Therapeutic Diets in Adult Care Homes
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    22 Aug 2018Initial
    The provider had deficiencies related to dietary management and medication administration, including serving a regular diet to a resident on a no-added-salt diet and delays/communication issues with medication delivery.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4) Nutrition and Food ServiceNutrition and Food Service - Therapeutic Diets in Adult Care Homes
    • Type A—Medication Administration

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