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Assisted Living & Senior Housing in Hickory, NC.

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7 licensed assisted living facilities in Hickory, NC
Updated October 21, 2026
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Brookdale Falling Creek

910 29th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28601

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Brookdale Hickory Northeast

2530 16th Street, N.E., Hickory, NC 28601

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Springs of Catawba

2010 29th Avenue Drive, NE, Hickory, NC 28601

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Hickory Village

427 3rd Avenue S.E., Hickory, NC 28602

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ADULT LIFE PROGRAMS INC

1265 21ST ST NE UNIT A, HICKORY, NC 28601

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BEST CARE ASSISTED LIVING INC

5276 OLDE SCHOOL DR, HICKORY, NC 28602

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BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES, INC.

910 29TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601

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How many licensed assisted living facilities are in Hickory, NC?
7 licensed assisted living facilities in Hickory, NC, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
How does Palmelle rank these assisted living facilities?
Each facility is ranked using a Clarity Score from 0 to 10, blending federal CMS inspection results and state licensing records. The same numbers regulators use.
What is the Palmelle Clarity Score?
A 0 to 10 transparency score built from federal CMS data and state licensing records. It reflects what inspectors found. Not opinions and not advertising.
Can Palmelle help our family pick the right one?
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