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10 Best Nursing Homes in Central, NC
Central 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 216 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Central, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Central is about $4,273, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1411 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 Barber, Cooleemee and North Cooleemee.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Central, NC
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My mother fell 3 times!! Had met with staff and executive director after the first fall. The first fall should not have happened. Not enough staff to care about the patients. Meet with caretakers on why...
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.
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That could definitely improve the housekeeping. Mom wasn't complicit with going to the lunchroom. She could have used assistance at meal times to help you eat because she was unable to handle the utensils.
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 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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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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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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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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Things went very well with Clemmons Village II. They were wonderful. They took good care of her while she was there. They did a marvelous job, and I would definitely recommend them to others. I think they...
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.
Clemmons Village II is a senior living community located at Holder Road, Clemmons, NC, providing a variety of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features various floor plans including companion suites, couple suites, and small, and large...
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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
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 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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We had to place my mother-in-law and this really seems to be a good fit. My husband is the only child and she had lived with us for 4 years. We could no longer handle it here. They have made it and easy...
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.
Just 15 minutes north of Winston-Salem, Rose Tara Senior Living is a secure memory care community in beautiful King, NC. Step outside and enjoy the wooded surroundings, including picturesque views of nearby Pilot and Sauratown Mountains. Rose Tara specializes in the care of residents with...
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From the staff, to the food, housekeeping, and healthcare, TerraBella has exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them till anyone seeing the same level of 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.
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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 food could have been better, it was plain and there were not many options, but this was over a year ago they could have improved. There was a nurse there that was really good. We chose this facility due...
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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I will give them 5's in each category. He is very happy there. There is excellent food here. It is very clean and the staff is very attentive at Cadence at Clemmons.
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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It is a excellent place to stay they keep it clean and the people is real nice and they do activities and they go shopping to and they know how to cook and never late always on time never late feeding them
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Our senior living campus is located in the heart of the Yadkin Valley. We are only minutes from Hugh Chatham Hospital. Yadkin Valley Senior Living includes a 60 bed assisted living community, and has 8 independent living apartment units towards the back of the campus. Elkin, NC is home the Yadkin...
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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....
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.
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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So far everything has been going great. They have been answering the lights with in minutes instead of like at the other place hours. The staff is very attentive to moms needs. They are excellent about also...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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 father in law was here for two weeks to do some therapy services after a fall at his house. He enjoyed getting to know the staff and he made a few friends to. The building could use some cosmetic updates...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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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In late April, my mother, who lived alone, was admitted to the hospital, dealing with several medical conditions. The doctors determined she could no longer live alone. Two weeks later she was transferred to...
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 Crest of ClemmonsThe Crest of Clemmons is an assisted living community located in Clemmons, NC. The city of Clemmons is located in Forsyth County and is home to just over 19,000 people. Clemmons is a small town where residents can visit local stores, run errands, go to group events, or relax...
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This community is wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone. This community is very clean. The staff are good and they have wonderful meals.My husband is doing much better since moving into this community
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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My Mother was admitted to Autumn Care of Cornelius for rehab after a hospitalization in early April of 2016. She passed in mid June and spent all her remaining days there with the exception of about 7 days...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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 mother is doing much better since her move to this facility. I know people that lived here prior to her move in so I knew it was a good place. The food is very good and they try to do everything they can...
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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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I would like to sincerely express my appreciation and gratitude for the excellent care I received from everyone at Olde Knox Commons Skilled Nursing Facility. Thank you isn’t enough, I wish I could send a...
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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 dad is adjusting better than I thought he would at The Living Center of Concord I really couldn't ask for a better staff and how they care for my dad. Dad really likes going to the dining room and he...
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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 Living Center of Concord The Living Center of Concord offers a beautiful assisted living community for those seniors who are interested in becoming a part of Concord, NC. This community is located in a vibrant city that is full of plenty to do and plenty to see. Those who are visiting the...
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Central, NC
The average cost of senior living in Central is $4,273 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granite Falls, NC with an average of $3,426 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Central, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Central, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Central vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Central, NC by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Central
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Central
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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Central nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Central nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Central, 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 Central 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 Central 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
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2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Central 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 Central 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
42.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Central 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 Central partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Central 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 Central communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Central 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 Central offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.2%
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Live performances
Live performances
37.3%
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem, Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Morningside of Concord are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Central, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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