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Burke 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 178 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Burke County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Burke County is about $4,326, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1005 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Burke County, NC

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Photo of TerraBella Newton
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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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It's an older building but clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Our parents are loving the food. I would recommend it to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
You Need a SpecialistMany communities offer memory care services, but they’re not all created equal. That’s why we’re proud to be one of the area’s specialist in providing exceptional care to exceptional seniors that are living with dementia or any stage of Alzheimer’s.You’ll find us in...
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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.
Taylorsville House provides a secure, supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer's and memory-related dementias. All our staff members undergo and successfully complete specialized training in the care and service of those with Alzheimer's and related dementias. 'OUR MEMORY CARE...
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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
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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.
Meadow Lakes of Statesville Memory Care works hard to help ensure that our elderly loved ones stay healthy and safe.
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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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The staff has kept me well informed of any medical emergencies my mother has had. They also keep us informed of activities occuring at the facility. I looked at other facilities and this one was local.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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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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The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere residents...
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Things could be improved but they have been very good about some important things. The hall smells of urine more often. The other areas seem clean enough. Again, staff changes lately but they are super nice...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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 beautiful Shelby, known as “the City of Pleasant Living,” our warm, relaxing assisted living single-story community is known for down-home cooking, family get-togethers and lots of fellowship. Senior residents enjoy Terrabella of Shelby’s welcoming environment; engaged and friendly...
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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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They had a good staff of doctors, nurses, mental health care, etc. providers that came to the facility on a regular basis. Personal needs were taken care of - hygiene, clothes, room.
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.
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We picked this community, because it was a very clean apperance,and close to my house. I recommend it highly to other families.It's like a nice apartment. They are very quick and professional to responding...
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.
A Great Setting for a Great LifeYou deserve a great backdrop for living a great life, and that’s what we offer our residents. We are a premiere assisted living community in Hickory, North Carolina where you can trade the stress and hassles of life at home for a life lived well. You’ll be...
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It's a good place. We picked this community because of the price and location. I would recommend to others.
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.
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The food looks good and my brother does eat well. This is an older community, however they do keep the community very clean. They clean his room daily. Most of the caregivers are friendly and helpful. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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, Country Time Inn offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Country Time Inn, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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I visited several facilities, some closer to my home, some newer, but the turning point for me was the people I met at Springs of Catawba. After talking to [Removed], I knew Springs of Catawba was the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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 Rose Glen Village, we emulate the Meridian Senior Living mission: 'We enrich the lives of our residents, families and employees through extraordinary experiences... because everyone deserves a great life!' We are located in beautiful Wilkesboro, NC in a desirable location. We take care of the...
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As the person responsible for my brother living at Lakewood Care Center I have been very impressed with the staff. They sincerely care about each and every person there, they are friendly, helpful and go...
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.
Lakewood Care Center is an assisted living community in the quiet Charlotte suburb of Denver, NC. The peaceful, wooded setting provides a serene, welcoming and secure environment for seniors with a variety of care needs. The town of Denver is adjacent to Lake Norman and home to several state...
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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
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, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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Based on [name removed] statement, she advised me [name removed] ( daughter from Florida) that she was treated well. She was treated with respect. She liked the food. The staff are amazing. [name removed]...
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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.
Jurney's of StatesvilleJurney's of Statesville offers a discerning residential environment for those who, for whatever reason, should not live alone, but do not require skilled nursing care. Here, residents can live as independently as they wish, with the calm assurance that help is always...
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My first time touring this facility [Removed], the director, is very friendly and hospitable. The entire staff from what I have seen is very good. They do a great job as well keeping the place clean and...
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, Cleveland House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Cleveland House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...

Cost of nursing homes in Burke County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Burke County is $4,326 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,452 per month.

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

Burke County, NC
$4,326/mo
$4,350/mo

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

Burke County, NC
$4,326/mo
U.S. national average
$4,982/mo

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

$5,217/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,326/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,831/mo
Studio
$5,679/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,093/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,522/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Senior living costs in Burke 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: Burke County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBurke County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,326/mo$4,603/mo$4,982/mo
Assisted Living$4,155/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,217/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,790/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Burke County, NC:$4,326/mo
North Carolina:$4,603/mo
U.S.:$4,982/mo
Assisted Living
Burke County, NC:$4,155/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Burke County, NC:$5,217/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Burke County, NC:$3,790/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Burke County, NC, over time

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

Burke County, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Burke County, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Burke 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
Burke County, NC$5,333/mo$5,039/mo+5.8%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Burke County, NC
2024 average cost:$5,333/mo
2023 average cost:$5,039/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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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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 Burke County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Burke County

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!

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Burke County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Burke County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Burke 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 Burke 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 Burke County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Burke County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.6%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Burke 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 Burke County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Burke County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.7%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Burke 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 Burke County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Burke County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.2%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Burke 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 Burke County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Burke County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Burke 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 Burke County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Burke County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Falling Creek, Brookdale Lenoir and Burke Long Term Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Burke County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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