Pricing ranges from
    $4,001 – 5,201/month

    Mc Dowell Assisted Living

    5235 NC-226 S, Marion, NC 28752
    • Assisted Living

    Trusted facility; staff like family

    I've trusted this clean, beautiful facility for 17 years - the care is excellent and the staff, from the incredible owner and administrator to the hardworking, respectful caregivers, treat residents like family. Their open-door policy and residents-first attitude make me very comfortable and grateful.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.67·(6)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      4.7

    Pros

    • Respectful, caring staff
    • Residents-first culture
    • Strong, involved owner and administrator
    • Hard-working and dedicated team
    • Staff treated like family / family-like environment
    • Appreciation shown to staff
    • High quality of care
    • Long-term loyalty from residents (17 years)
    • Open-door policy and approachable management
    • Very positive overall sentiment

    Cons

    • Overall experience could be improved (unspecified)

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment from the provided reviews for Mc Dowell Assisted Living is strongly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize a high quality of care and express consistent trust in the staff and leadership. The dominant themes are respect, caring attention toward residents, and a family-like atmosphere among staff and between staff and residents. The facility appears to foster long-term relationships, evidenced by at least one reviewer citing 17 years of loyalty, which suggests stability in care and continuity for residents.

    Care quality and daily interactions come out as particular strengths. Reviews repeatedly describe staff as respectful, hard-working, and caring, with an emphasis on putting residents first. Phrases such as "residents first," "high care quality," and "caring" are repeated, indicating that clinical and personal care needs are being met in a consistent, resident-centered way. Appreciation is shown for staff, and reviewers note that employees are treated like family — a cultural detail that often correlates with better staff retention and more consistent caregiving.

    Management and ownership receive positive mention as well. The owner and administrator are described as "incredible" and involved, and there is an explicit reference to an open-door policy, which suggests transparent, accessible leadership. This kind of engagement from ownership/administration often supports quick problem resolution, consistent standards, and higher staff morale, which aligns with the long-term loyalty noted by reviewers.

    What is not present in these reviews is specific feedback on physical facilities, dining, activities, or ancillary services. The summaries focus almost exclusively on people — staff and management — and overall care quality. Because details about dining quality, recreational programming, housekeeping standards, room accommodations, and the physical condition of the building are not provided, those areas cannot be evaluated from this dataset. Potential residents or families should seek additional information or a tour to assess these operational and amenity-related aspects.

    The only negative comment present is general and unspecific: that the "overall experience could be improved." No reviewer supplied concrete examples or categories (for example, food, activities, facilities, billing, or responsiveness) tied to that observation. That vagueness limits actionable insight but does suggest at least one respondent felt there were areas left unaddressed. Given the overwhelmingly positive tone elsewhere, this could reflect a single individual's higher expectations or isolated issues rather than systemic problems; however, it warrants follow-up during a tour or conversation with management to clarify any potential areas for improvement.

    In summary, the reviews collectively portray Mc Dowell Assisted Living as a resident-centered community with a compassionate, dedicated staff and engaged leadership. Strengths include respectful, family-like staff relationships, strong continuity of care, visible appreciation for personnel, and approachable administration. The principal limitation of this review set is lack of detail on physical facilities and specific operational elements and the presence of one nonspecific comment about overall experience needing improvement. Prospective residents and families should consider these positive interpersonal indicators highly favorable but should also request more targeted information or a visit to evaluate services not covered in these summaries.

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    Location

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    Mc Dowell Assisted Living is located at 5235 NC-226 S, Marion, NC, 28752.

    About Mc Dowell Assisted Living

    Mc Dowell Assisted Living sits at 5235 NC 226 S in Marion, North Carolina, and has been running for over 25 years, which is a good stretch of time and shows they've been doing this work a while, and the place provides both assisted living and memory care, plus they offer respite and hospice care, which comes in handy when families need a bit of help or a break, now, the staff here helps folks with daily activities like bathing, dressing, medication, and moving around, they've got a nurse on duty for 12 to 16 hours a day, and the rest of the time staff keeps an eye on things all day and night with a call system so help's always nearby, and if someone needs help from the bed to a chair or needs special diabetic care or incontinence support, they've got that covered, and meals are made by a professional chef, with diets for diabetes or other needs, and laundry, housekeeping, and move-in help is all part of the package, so people don't have to worry so much about chores.

    The building itself has private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, cable TV, phones, and Wi-Fi, plus furnished rooms, and the place gives families some peace of mind with emergency alert systems and safety checks since it's state licensed and inspected, and there's a family support program so relatives don't feel left out, and the staff keeps to the right ratio as the rules say, with folks on hand to do concierge services, handle medication, schedule transportation and even set up access to local doctors or shopping.

    Seniors here join community activities like movie nights, music, arts, and resident-run events, both on-site and out in town, so there's a chance to meet neighbors and stay busy, and spaces like the library, game and activity rooms, fitness center, walking paths, and outdoor sitting areas give people room to relax or be social, and the environment feels familiar and home-like, which helps folks settle in, especially those dealing with dementia, since they've got a memory care unit run by Marion Assisted Living, and there's a mental wellness program, devotional time, and plenty of scheduled programs, so people aren't left with nothing to do.

    You'll find staff help with personal tasks so people can keep some independence and dignity, while staff handle medication checks and nursing tasks, and meals meet nutrition guidelines, so people don't have to cook and still get good food, plus the community has won awards for meals, activities, and a friendly culture, which means folks usually feel welcome and supported, and getting around is easier with rides to medical appointments and shopping, so overall, Mc Dowell Assisted Living covers the basics well, takes care with health and safety, and offers a simple but supportive place for seniors who need a bit of extra help or just want to live in a community setting.

    People often ask...

    Mc Dowell Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,001 per month.

    Mc Dowell Assisted Living offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 5235 NC-226 S, Marion, NC 28752.

    No, Mc Dowell Assisted 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 number921030
    Facility typeAdult Care Home
    Capacity54 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    15

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    1

    Complaints

    12

    Years

    21 May 2025Follow-Up
    Investigated two health care referral deficiencies. Found failures to notify the physician after vomiting episodes and after fingerstick blood sugars exceeded 400.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
    21 May 2025Follow-Up
    Found deficiencies in monitoring and reporting medical concerns, including blood sugar management and notification practices for residents.
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0902Health care
    12 Mar 2025Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in TB testing, physician notification, therapeutic diets, and medication administration and MAR accuracy.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0703(a)Tuberculosis Test, Medical Exam & Immunizations
    • A210A NCAC 13F .0902 Health CareHealth Care
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4)Nutrition and Food Service
    • A210A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    • A210A NCAC 13F .1004(j)Medication Administration
    12 Mar 2025Inspection
    Investigated deficiencies in medication administration and recordkeeping, including missing documentation and missed doses.
    • A2Continued From page 2
    • A2Continued From page 3
    19 Oct 2022Inspection
    Investigated a medication administration deficiency. Found that a resident received both the 125 mcg and 100 mcg levothyroxine instead of the ordered 100 mcg, and the 125 mcg pack was left with tablets due to a discontinued order.
    • Medication administration and documentation deficiencies (levothyroxine mix-up; failure to follow orders; MAR/scanning issues)
    19 Oct 2022Inspection
    Found a medication administration error where a resident received both the discontinued 125mcg and the current 100mcg levothyroxine doses due to incomplete discontinuation and documentation gaps.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    15 Aug 2019Construction
    Identified multiple safety and maintenance deficiencies, including unsecured oxygen bottles, insufficient fire drill documentation, and unsafe electrical/plumbing conditions.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(5)Housekeeping and furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0309(b)(c)(f)Plan for Evacuation
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
    01 Aug 2019Construction
    Identified deficiencies in emergency planning, fire safety rehearsals, and building/equipment maintenance. Noted unsafe plumbing and other equipment conditions that could affect safety.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0309 Plan for EvacuationFire Safety-Rehearsals on Each Shift
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0309 Plan for EvacuationBuilding Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
    • Continued From page 1
    22 Jun 2017Construction
    Identified multiple safety and maintenance deficiencies, including missing hand grips, unsafe oxygen cylinder storage, clutter hazards, inadequate fire drill records, problematic door operations, and missing electrical outlet plates.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0305Bathrooms-Hand Grips
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping-Maintained Free of Hazards
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0309 PLAN FOR EVACUATIONFire Safety-Rehearsals on Each Shift
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
    22 Jun 2017Construction
    Investigated found a deficiency in safety related to handling portable medical oxygen cylinders and inadequate maintenance of the building.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0303PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
    30 Sept 2016Follow-Up
    Investigated complaints and found multiple deficiencies in meals, social activities, resident rights, and medication administration.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(d)(1)Nutrition And Food Service
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0905 (d)Activities Program
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0905 (f)Activities Program
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0909Resident Rights
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(j)Medication Administration
    25 Jun 2015Construction
    Found deficiencies related to pests, sanitation of food-contact surfaces, and proper handling of wiping cloths during the visit.
    • 6-801.11Controlling Pests
    • 4-501.11Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces
    • 4-901.12Wiping Cloths
    25 Jun 2015Construction
    Identified missing sanitation and fire safety reports and several safety-related building deficiencies, including door closure, relief valve maintenance, monthly extinguisher inspections, and electrical wiring.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0302Sanitation and Fire Safety Reports - Fire Alarm Inspection
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0302Sanitation and Fire Safety Reports - Sanitation Inspection
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Other safety requirements - Corridor doors
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Other safety requirements - Relief valve piping
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Other safety requirements - Fire extinguisher inspections
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Other safety requirements - Electrical wiring in corridor
    20 Nov 2014Follow-Up
    Found hot water temperatures did not meet the minimum requirement in multiple fixtures used by residents.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311(d)Hot water temperature requirements
    20 Nov 2014Follow-Up
    Investigated a hot water temperature deficiency with inadequate hot water supply and inconsistent heating across fixtures.
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0311(d) Other RequirementsOther Requirements

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