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10 Best Nursing Homes in East Fork, NC
East Fork 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 48 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in East Fork, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in East Fork is about $4,212, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 320 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near East Fork, NC
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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: 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: 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, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in East Fork, NC
The average cost of senior living in East Fork is $4,212 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in East Fork, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in East Fork
Recent reviews for nursing homes in East Fork
Spring Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Travelers Rest, SC
5.0
The people are kind and caring, the place is clean, the food looks very good. We're very happy with Spring Park.
They listen and they care about the residents. That is not always the case!
Also, people have worked there for a long time (in many cases) - that tells you they feel appreciated by ...
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Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park in Hendersonville, NC
4.8
I would highly recommend this community. For the money and cost they are the best community around this area for your loved ones. They have activities like games, movie night, church services and more for the residents.
Heritage Hills Senior Living in Hendersonville, NC
5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.
East Fork nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Fork nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Fork, 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 East Fork 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 East Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Fork, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in East Fork 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 East Fork Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Fork, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Fork 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 East Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Fork, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Fork 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 East Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Fork, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Fork 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 East Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Fork, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spring Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hills Senior Living and The Willows of Easley are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near East Fork, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 48 nursing homes facilities near East Fork, North Carolina. See the full list.
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