10 Best Nursing Homes in Cruso, NC

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in North Carolina is $4,826, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Cruso area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Cruso, NC

Cost of nursing homes in Cruso, NC

The average cost of senior living in North Carolina is $4,826 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in North Carolina vs. 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 state: North Carolina

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	North Carolina	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$4,826/mo	$5,847/mo	17.5% below national median
Assisted Living	$6,196/mo	$5,830/mo	6.3% above national median
Memory Care	$7,410/mo	$6,999/mo	5.9% above national median
Independent Living	$3,534/mo	$3,520/mo	0.4% above national median

Nursing Homes

North Carolina:$4,826/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:17.5% below national median

Assisted Living

North Carolina:$6,196/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:6.3% above national median

Memory Care

North Carolina:$7,410/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:5.9% above national median

Independent Living

North Carolina:$3,534/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:0.4% above national median

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Cruso

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cruso

Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care

4.8

I have been well pleased with Hilltop Memory Care. My only concern has been difficulty in reaching staff. I received a voicemail expressing concern about my husband and was unable to reach anyone for over 12 hours. I hope this problem has been addressed. The director has assured me that my ...

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 ...

Cascades Verdae in Greenville, SC

5.0

We have lived at Cacades for 2 1/2 years. Though we all in good health we care to Cascades to join a community of caring people and staff. By all we happy. With over 350 member community. This is a family - our activities are stupendous and the staff know and cares about us through COVID and ...

Cruso nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cruso nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cruso, 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 Cruso 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 Cruso that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Cruso, NCNational

Full medication management

39.2%

2.5%

Doctor on call

32.5%

9.7%

24-Hour awake staff

85%

23.7%

Diabetic care

87.5%

24%

*Visiting health care professionals

41.7%

10%

Home care agency on-site

17.5%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

85.8%

20.4%

Respite or short term stays

33.3%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

43.3%

17.5%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cruso 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 Cruso Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Cruso, NCNational

Dementia behaviors care

35.8%

Specialized memory care training for staff

21.7%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

28.3%

5.5%

Memory care only community

13.3%

1.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cruso 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 Cruso partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Cruso, NCNational

Nutritionist / dietician

20%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

30.8%

1.4%

No sugar

29.2%

1.4%

Vegetarian

25%

3.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Cruso 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 Cruso communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Cruso, NCNational

Professional chef

19.2%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

30%

0.5%

Room service

22.5%

0.3%

Anytime dining

8.3%

0.7%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Cruso 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 Cruso offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Cruso, NCNational

Activity director

32.5%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

25%

0.3%

Community service programs

25%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

40%

6.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

34.2%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

36.7%

6.6%

Piano or organ

31.7%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

27.5%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

30%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

32.5%

0.4%

Live performances

32.5%

0.4%

Dances

20%

0.2%

Fitness center

14.2%

0.3%

Fitness classes

32.5%

0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Manning Square, The Willows of Easley and Keowee Square are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cruso, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 120 nursing homes facilities near Cruso, North Carolina. See the full list.

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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cruso, NC

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