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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ashland, NC

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Ashland 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ashland, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ashland is about $6,460, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 32 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Hogetown, Triplett and Bailey Camp.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ashland, NC

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9.4
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19 reviews
9.4
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19 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
21%
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My family is very pleased with Forest Ridge. The staff has been very attentive and welcoming to my Mother. She enjoys the meals there and has made friends that she always sits with. She has had the freedom...
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.
Forest Ridge is an assisted living community for seniors who need just a little more assistance in their day-to-day lives. The picturesque locale is nestled at the base of Mount Jefferson and provides some of the best views Ashe County has to offer. Churches, medical care, and shopping centers...
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9.1
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13 reviews
9.1
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13 reviews
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4 star
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3 star
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Walking into Deerfield was like walking into a home - a place for my spouse to be safe and be well cared for. Deerfield was the only place that felt like home and it created a peace and calmness from the...
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.
Situated in the hills of Boone, North Caroline, lies our beautiful home, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Our senior living facility is only two miles from Watauga Medical Center and many primary care physicians. Your loved ones can enjoy exquisite mountain views while living stress free in our...
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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.
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Ashland, NC

The average cost of senior living in Ashland is $6,460 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hudson, NC with an average of $3,539 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ashland, NC, vs. nearby cities

Ashland, NC
$6,460/mo
$4,253/mo

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

Ashland, NC
$6,460/mo
U.S. national average
$4,982/mo

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

$4,962/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,460/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ashland, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,668/mo
Studio
$7,253/mo

Senior living costs in Ashland 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: Ashland, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAshland, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,460/mo$4,603/mo$4,982/mo
Assisted Living$6,460/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,962/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,051/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Ashland, NC:$6,460/mo
North Carolina:$4,603/mo
U.S.:$4,982/mo
Assisted Living
Ashland, NC:$6,460/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Ashland, NC:$4,962/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Ashland, NC:$3,051/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ashland, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ashland 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.

Ashland, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Ashland, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ashland 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
Ashland, NC$5,720/mo$5,934/mo-3.6%
North Carolina$5,393/mo$5,051/mo+6.8%
National$5,314/mo$5,026/mo+5.7%
Ashland, NC
2024 average cost:$5,720/mo
2023 average cost:$5,934/mo
Percent change:-3.6%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,393/mo
2023 average cost:$5,051/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,314/mo
2023 average cost:$5,026/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Ashland

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ashland

Forest Ridge in West Jefferson, NC

5.0
Staff was very competent, friendly and showed my loved one much support and guidance. Room was beautiful. I especially liked that each room had it’s own bathroom, making the transition more like home.

Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone, NC

5.0
My wife has only gotten in there a few weeks ago. I don't know how she is enjoying it or not to make a recommendation. It's not mine to make.

Ashland nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ashland nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ashland, 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 Ashland 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 Ashland 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
40%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ashland 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 Ashland Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ashland, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ashland 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 Ashland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ashland, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ashland 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 Ashland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ashland, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ashland 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 Ashland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ashland, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Forest Ridge, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living and Sunset Gardens are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ashland, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Ashland, North Carolina. See the full list.
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