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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dexter, NC
Dexter 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 144 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dexter, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dexter is about $5,302, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1426 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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I agree with other reviewers My Mom was there for 2 years. The best 2 years of her life. She had been in a big facility and a Corporate Family Care home in town neither had the professionalism or ability...
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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 loved one at times complains of the food and she hears staff are unhappy with the chef. Some staff have quit bc of him, she was told. She was pleased with the activity director who may be away. I think...
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 loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly and...
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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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.
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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We moved my father into Phoenix Assisted Care after having him in another facility that was awful. While Phoenix a little outdated, and it’s not very large or fancy, it is so clean and nicely decorated. 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.
Our management team, a family business, has over 20 years in Long Term Care. Our family values carry over to our staff and residents, providing a comfortable and encouraging environment. Our interdisciplinary care team is made up of a nurse, activity...
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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
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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.
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.
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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Carolina Point is a newly renovated, 140-bed, post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility. Our center is in Orange County on the Chapel Hill/Durham line. We are situated in a relaxed and quiet setting just a short distance from Duke and UNC Hospitals. Our state-of-the-art health 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.
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.
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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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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, 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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.
We are a 120 bed (96 assisted living and 24 special care unit) facility. We specialize in elderly psychiatric care and have multi-disciplinary team that includes a medical director, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language services.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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.
Alterra Sterling House is an assisted living residence that provides housing and assistance to older adults who want to retain their independence while receiving the daily support they need. The intimate setting for those with limited mobility, as well as specialized programming, help residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Dexter, NC
The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $5,302 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middleburg, NC with an average of $3,535 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dexter, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dexter, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dexter
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dexter
The Addison in Durham, NC
4.5
I would recommend to others. Overall, we are happy with the experience our mother is having, given her condition. The work of managing the memory care facility has got to be difficult and I appreciate them keeping her safe. Can't expect much more.
The Canterbury House in Roxboro, NC
5.0
We chose Canterbury House because it is very close to our home so it makes it convenient. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. The appearance of the community is just very warm and welcoming. When we visited the community everyone was very welcoming and extremely friendly. We are very ...
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Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC
4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.
Dexter nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dexter, 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 Dexter 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 Dexter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dexter, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dexter 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 Dexter Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dexter, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dexter 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 Dexter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dexter, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter 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 Dexter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dexter, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter 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 Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dexter, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.3%
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Brookdale Meadowmont, Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount and Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dexter, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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