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10 Best Nursing Homes in Double Island, NC

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Double Island 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 Double Island, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Double Island is about $3,601, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 17 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Double Island, NC

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I thought the activities they planned including music and worship were great. We picked this community, because of the location and friendly staff as well as a great well kept facility.They took great care...
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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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 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
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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, 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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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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I really liked this community when my loved one lived here. The staff were friendly and the community was kept clean. The food was good. They offer good skilled nursing care. I would recommend taking a look...
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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.
Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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.
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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Double Island, NC

The average cost of senior living in Double Island is $3,601 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen Alpine, NC with an average of $3,307 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Double Island, NC vs. nearby cities

Double Island, NC
$3,601/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Double Island, NC vs. the state and national average

Double Island, NC
$3,601/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Double Island vs. other types of senior living

$4,768/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,601/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Double Island, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$2,643/mo
Studio
$3,700/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,500/mo

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 Double Island

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Double Island

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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Governors Bend in Erwin, TN

4.8
This facility has been good, things are going really well. My dad is still living at home and visits my step mom here often. If they haven't seen him visit, they call him and check on him to make sure he's ok. They just go above and beyond. Housekeeping is often (sometimes daily) and they do a ...
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Mars Hill Manor

4.6
Mom has really enjoyed being at MarsHill Manor and the staff is very friendly. The staff that they have are great but not enough staff to care for the residents they have. Mom talks about the food and how good it is.

Double Island nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Double Island nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Double Island, 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 Double Island 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 Double Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Double Island, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Double Island 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 Double Island Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Double Island, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
5.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Double Island 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 Double Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Double Island, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Double Island 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 Double Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Double Island, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Double Island 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 Double Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Double Island, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
0.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
0.4%
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Mars Hill Manor, Governors Bend and The Heritage of Sugar Mountain are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Double Island, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Double Island, North Carolina. See the full list.

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