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10 Best Nursing Homes in Altamont, NC
Altamont 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 214 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Altamont, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Altamont is about $4,235, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 771 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother goes there for respite stays when my husband and I need a break. She has stayed a month at a time before. They're always very accommodating, even if I need to make arrangements at the last minute....
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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.
Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn is Catawba County's newest Assisted Living Community opening in 2006. We are located seven miles from Hickory off of interstate 40. Our property is adjacent to Rock Barn Golf and Spa, home of the Greater Hickory Classic, part of...
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I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate the care that is given to my MawMaw at this facility. I love the family atmosphere that is in this place! My MawMaw had to have more care than...
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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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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.
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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I really liked this community when my loved one lived here. The staff were friendly and the community was kept clean. The food was good. They offer good skilled nursing care. I would recommend taking a look...
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
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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.
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Flesher's Fairview community had a very homey and family orientated feeling to it which we really liked. The rooms at this community are good, they have a little old fashion feeling to them. Some activities...
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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.
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I recently went to The oaks At Sweeten Creek for my rehabilitation after an extended stay at the hospital. The Staff at this facility work really hard to provided services to all of the patients. I was...
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They were huge and they had all levels of care. We used them for rehab, and for memory care. In the rehab they knew that she had to be secured so they made sure to have her in a secure section when she was...
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Facility has new Administrator and head of nursing department, who are wonderful. Great changes at Lakebridge.
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Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Altamont, NC
The average cost of senior living in Altamont is $4,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morganton, NC with an average of $3,362 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Altamont, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Altamont
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Altamont
The Blake at Kingsport
5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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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!
The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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Altamont nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altamont nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altamont, 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 Altamont 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 Altamont that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
34.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Altamont 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 Altamont Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Altamont 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 Altamont partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Altamont, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Altamont 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 Altamont communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
19.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altamont 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 Altamont offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Johnson City and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Altamont, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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