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Alexander County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 207 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Alexander County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Alexander County is about $4,319, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1284 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Alexander County, NC

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Photo of Mallard Ridge
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8.6
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I have been involved with Mallard Ridge for almost a year that my mother has been there. I absolutely love the staff there. They go out of their way to take the best care of my mom. She will tell you if you...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mallard Ridge Assisted Living is a wonderful assisted living community to come home to. We are conveniently located in northern Davidson County of North Carolina and can easily be reached by way of Lexington and Winston-Salem. Our beautiful site offers a calm, serene setting, while also being...
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22 Floor plans available
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8.5
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This is a really helpful place. I was able to get out of a power chair that I had been in for over 5 years and now I am using a rolater and walking. The staff is really loving and supportive. The room...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Magnificent Care in the Blue Ridge MountainsTucked into a quiet corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a community where you can trade the hassles and chores that come along with life at home for a resort-style life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. We are a...
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I have been quite pleased with the facility as a whole. The caregivers are knowledgeable and so very kind to my husband. My husband is dealing with a debilitating form of dementia, he feels very insecure and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Charlotte's Newest Memory Care Community!At Northlake House, we're dedicated to helping our residents achieve their "best life." By creating a safe, engaging, and therapeutic environment, we are committed to maximizing the dignity and self-confidence of every resident, allowing them to enjoy time...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.5
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Staff is attentive and responsive. Facility is very clean and well kept. Room size is just fine. Amenities - hard to answer as my friend was in memory care locked area
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Harmony at Brookberry FarmIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingComfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at Harmony at...
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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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My MIL has adjusted very well the staff is wonderful and keep the residents busy . Th facility is beautiful and extra clean always ??my husband and I couldn't be happier with the choice we made going with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Summit Place of Kings Mountain Summit Place of Kings Mountain is an assisted living community located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina of Cleveland County. With its ideal location near many restaurants, shopping centers, public parks, museums and galleries, the city of Kings Mountain offers the...
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Not fancy, but safe, and homelike. Very personalized care - you are not just a number. They monitor how well roommates are doing, and willing to move people around when needed. If a person with no family is...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Heritage Care of Conover is a quiet, comfortable assisted living community located in picturesque Conover, NC. Nestled in the rural foothills of western North Carolina, residents craving a quiet, simple way of life will love what Conover has to offer. A perfect atmosphere for peace and...
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The staff is very friendly and interactive with my mother and the other residents. Clean and cozy feel in the building. Spacious rooms and good size bathrooms
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of The Laurels and The Haven in Highland Creek
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To say putting your parents in assisted-living is a difficult decision is putting it mildly. From the minute I we walked into The Laurels, it felt like home. My mind was instantly put at ease when we sat...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Laurels in Highland Creek is an Assisted Living community located in the master-planned community of Highland Creek in Charlotte, North Carolina. Everything we do at The Laurels is designed to assure the well-being of each of our assisted living residents. Located in northern Mecklenburg...
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Brookdale is really well manage. The facility offer a safe, clean, and comfortable living spaces with friendly staff who provides great care for the patient well being.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Explore a Redefined IndependenceSenior living shouldn’t mean a life full of the stress and isolation that often comes from living at home. It shouldn’t be filled with worry about health issues, or whether you’re going to get the help you need each day. Our residents enjoy a premier assisted...
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My mother has been at Terra Bella Memory Care for 6 weeks. She is always clean and well groomed. The staff is friendly, attentive and kind. Resident rooms are open to all, which can be disconcerting....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
TerraBella Newton honors veterans with lifetime savings! Veteran seniors qualify for 5% off their monthly rental rate and for 25% off the community fee. Learn more today!
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Photo of Meadow Lakes of Statesville Memory Care
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8.0
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My mother was there for advanced hospice care so some things did not apply to her. The facility is an older structure so has that appearance in ceilings, windows etc. bathrooms are shared. Is located in a...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Meadow Lakes of Statesville Memory Care works hard to help ensure that our elderly loved ones stay healthy and safe.
Photo of Burke Long Term Care
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8.0
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Cleanliness is Important...but the kindness shown to Mother outweighs that but it is something I noticed. There are only 24 residents at a time, so it is a small facility but friendly. Staff are all very...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Quaker Meadow Family Care Home is located in Morganton, North Carolina. Nestled only 35 minutes from the base of the Blue Ridge Parkway, we enjoy clean air, beautiful scenery, and a small but caring community. We are conveniently located near 1-40, off exit 100, only 5-7 minutes away from the...
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The communication with the executive director was very helpful. The staff is kind and friendly. It is very much a family type atmosphere and my dad seems comfortable and well cared for.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Clemmons Village I is an active and engaging memory care community featuring multiple floor plan options, enticing amenities, and enriching social activities.Here, you can start your days by eating breakfast in the community dining area or sipping coffee in the scenic courtyard. When you need...
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Photo of Brookdale New Hope
11 Video available
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33 Floor plans available
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Overall, it was a very good experience. The only complaint is Brookdale making major cost increases two years in a row [fee removed]. Excessive increases in a short period. I was able to negotiate a...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Find a Life of Redefined IndependenceRemember the senior living lifestyle you used to image? It’s still possible. Our premium assisted living services give you the ability to trade the stress and busyness that comes with life at home for a life spent exploring passions, creative pursuits and...
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Photo of Terrabella Lake Norman
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We were very happy with Terra Bella Lake Norman. Food wasn't good and many chefs were employed during my parents stay. I don't know why. We would recommend this community to other families based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located just west of downtown Mooresville, TerraBella Lake Norman is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most with a...
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I could not have asked for a better place for my uncle. Everyone there was wonderful and we felt like family. The care was excellent. The food was very good. I would recommend this community.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Maple Woods and The Oaks, the Assisted Living communities of Peak Resources - Cherryville. We are eagerly anticipating the relationships that can be created between our family and yours. Through passion and knowledge, our staff is dedicated to establishing an environment where senior...
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They have a very nice and welcoming staff who will call and keep me updated as to how things are going! They are also very knowledgeable and caring towards my dad and support him, which we appreciate!
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Redefined Independence and Country Senior LivingYour search for the right senior living solution might just be over. We’re a high-quality assisted living community in Statesville, North Carolina. Located in Iredell County, Statesville is a lovely city with small-town charm, proud to be recognized...
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The staff seems to be very helpful and eager to please. They tend to be very upbeat as well. They are also responsive to complaints or most requests for changes. Food needs to be served hot.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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Photo of Terrace Ridge Assisted Living
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Great team, very clean, food is always great, several activities available. I would absolutely recommend this facility to others who are looking for a place for their loved ones.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Terrace Ridge Assisted Living Terrace Ridge is conveniently located on Hudson Boulevard in one of Gastonia’s vibrant, prestigious neighborhoods. The community is convenient to nearby shops that provide variety and style to satisfy your most pressing need or most capricious whim. Excellent...
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22 Floor plans available
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My mom has passed, but while she was there, they took wonderful care of her. [name removed] and the rest did their absolute best for her. They answered all my questions and did everything we asked to keep...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Summit Place we have only 40 residents in our Assisted Living community. Adjacent to our Assisted Living we also have Memory Care right on our campus with only 20 residents in that portion of the community. Our community is small and intimate. This allows us to have more hands on time with...
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I was searching with no luck and when I called[name removed] she said yes immediately. It was in ten minutes of where I live. I feel my loved one got adequate care. He can care for all his personal needs....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Heritage of Sugar Mountain is an assisted living community situated in the beautiful mountains of Newland, North Carolina. Not only do we provide our residents with a warm, caring environment, but we also have spectacular views of Sugar Mountain. Our safe, caring and nurturing environment is...
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My father has been @ Somerset for approximately 1 month. He has received excellent care & the nurses have been very attentive to him. I feel so much better knowing that he no longer alone in his home. He has...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset Court of Cherryville offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset Court of Cherryville, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...
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My mother is doing okay since her move to this community. It has been an adjustment process for her, but I do feel she is good hands. The staff is good. They are kind when I visit, and taking good care of...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Somerset Court of Mocksville, it's our goal to help each resident live their 'best life,' every day. We're conveniently located in downtown Mocksville in Davie County, close to dining, shopping, the Brock Performing Arts Center, and I-40. Our staff strives to create a pleasant environment...
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My father was in Rose Glen Manor’s Memory Care Wing for almost a year, when he passed. He went there 4 years after the onset of Stroke Induced Dementia (severe and rapidly progressing Dementia). Memory Care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Whether for you or a loved one, Rose Glen Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Rose Glen Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Haven in Highland Creek is an Alzheimer's and dementia care residence nestled in the heart of the master-planned community Highland Creek, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Haven is designed, programmed and staffed for individuals with early, middle and late stages of Alzheimer's and...

Cost of nursing homes in Alexander County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Alexander County is $4,319 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutherford College, NC with an average of $3,494 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Alexander County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Alexander County, NC
$4,325/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alexander County, NC, vs. state and national averages

Alexander County, NC
$4,325/mo
U.S. national average
$4,990/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alexander County, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,087/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,325/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alexander County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,747/mo
Studio
$5,623/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,821/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,331/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Senior living costs in Alexander County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alexander County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlexander County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,325/mo$4,605/mo$4,990/mo
Assisted Living$4,140/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,087/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,477/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Alexander County, NC:$4,325/mo
North Carolina:$4,605/mo
U.S.:$4,990/mo
Assisted Living
Alexander County, NC:$4,140/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Alexander County, NC:$5,087/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Alexander County, NC:$3,477/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Alexander County, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Alexander County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Alexander County, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Alexander County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alexander County, NC$5,565/mo$5,168/mo+7.7%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Alexander County, NC
2024 average cost:$5,565/mo
2023 average cost:$5,168/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,910/mo
2023 average cost:$5,456/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alexander County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alexander County

Homestead Hills in Winston Salem, NC

5.0
I moved to Homestead Hills in July 2021 after many weeks of researching senior continuing care facilities in North Carolina. I am happy to be residing in a relatively stress-free environment and able to participate and enjoy the many daily activities available to residents. There are also a ...
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Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

Somerset Court of Mocksville

5.0
They really do an excellent job. They deal really well with both the residents and their families. They are very patient and understanding and go out of their way to help out in any way they can. I highly recommend Somerset Court of Mocksville to anyone else who needs a place for their ...
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Alexander County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alexander County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alexander County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alexander County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Alexander County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alexander County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alexander County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alexander County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alexander County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alexander County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alexander County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alexander County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Alexander County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alexander County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alexander County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alexander County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Alexander County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alexander County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
0.4%
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