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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dresden, NC
Dresden 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 98 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dresden, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dresden is about $4,210, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 438 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 Hogetown, Laxon and Triplett.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Dresden, NC
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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.
Brockford Inn has been providing elder care to our local community for over 40 years. Our staff has an equal amount of experience working with the geriatric population suffering from dementia, mental challenges, and being homeless. We are a family owned company, located in Granite Falls, NC. Our...
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, 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.
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: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: 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: 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Dresden, NC
The average cost of senior living in Dresden is $4,210 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hudson, NC with an average of $3,471 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dresden, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dresden, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dresden vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dresden, NC by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Dresden over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dresden
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dresden
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!
The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN
4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Dresden nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dresden nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dresden, 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 Dresden 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 Dresden 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
51.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dresden 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 Dresden 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
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dresden 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 Dresden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dresden, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dresden 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 Dresden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dresden 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 Dresden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
0.4%
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Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Johnson City and American House Johnson City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dresden, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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