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10 Best Nursing Homes in Darby, NC
Darby 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 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Darby, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Darby is about $4,182, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 23 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 Gilreath, Jonas Ridge and Old Gilreath.
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8.8
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14 reviews
This is a really helpful place. I was able to get out of a power chair that I had been in for over 5 years and now I am using a rolater and walking. The staff is really loving and supportive. The room...
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.
Magnificent Care in the Blue Ridge MountainsTucked into a quiet corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a community where you can trade the hassles and chores that come along with life at home for a resort-style life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. We are a...
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8.3
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9 reviews
We absolutely love the staff and how they take care of Dad. However, we have not been pleased with the food. The cooking staff has changed multiple times since he moved there. We have also noticed that...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Darby, NC
The average cost of senior living in Darby is $4,182 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,368 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Darby, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Darby, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Darby, NC by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Darby
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Darby
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!
Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Granite Falls, NC
3.6
The first impression was excellent. Everyone smiled and was very pleasant. We were given the tour and loved the place which made us bring my mom up to see it. She fell in love with the place and the room in which she was going to stay in. She has been there since December. We have ...
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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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Darby nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darby nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darby, 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 Darby 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 Darby 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
100%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
100%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
17.2%
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 Darby 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 Darby 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
100%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darby 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 Darby 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
50%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
100%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
100%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Darby 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 Darby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
100%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Darby 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 Darby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
100%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
100%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
100%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Lenoir, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living and Taylorsville House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Darby, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Darby, North Carolina. See the full list.
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