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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ela, NC

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Ela 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 Ela, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ela is about $3,285, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 5 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 Rocky Grove, Jenkins Mill and Ellijay.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ela, NC

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Our loved one is settling in and acclimating to her recent move to the Franklin House. We love the location and its close proximity to our home. Franklin House is a beautiful place. It is very homey and...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Franklin House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Franklin House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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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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.
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, 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Ela, NC

The average cost of senior living in Ela is $3,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ela, NC, vs. nearby cities

Ela, NC
$3,285/mo
$3,229/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ela, NC, vs. state and national averages

Ela, NC
$3,285/mo
U.S. national average
$4,982/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ela, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,095/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,285/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ela, NC, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Ela vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ela, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEla, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,285/mo$4,603/mo$4,982/mo
Assisted Living$3,285/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,095/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,204/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Ela, NC:$3,285/mo
North Carolina:$4,603/mo
U.S.:$4,982/mo
Assisted Living
Ela, NC:$3,285/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Ela, NC:$5,095/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Ela, NC:$3,204/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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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.

Ela nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ela nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ela, 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 Ela 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 Ela that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ela, NCNational
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
10%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ela 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 Ela Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ela, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ela 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 Ela offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Franklin House, McCracken Rest Home and Bryson City Living Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ela, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Ela, North Carolina. See the full list.
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