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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elams, NC

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Elams 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 52 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Elams, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Elams is about $4,135, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 131 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Elams, NC

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Cost of nursing homes in Elams, NC

The average cost of senior living in Elams is $4,135 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middleburg, NC with an average of $3,546 per month.

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

Elams, NC
$4,135/mo
$4,396/mo
$4,657/mo

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

Elams, NC
$4,135/mo
U.S. national average
$4,990/mo

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

$4,638/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,135/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,519/mo
Studio
$5,643/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,582/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,850/mo

Senior living costs in Elams 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: Elams, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElams, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,135/mo$4,605/mo$4,990/mo
Assisted Living$3,608/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$4,638/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$2,497/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Nursing Homes
Elams, NC:$4,135/mo
North Carolina:$4,605/mo
U.S.:$4,990/mo
Assisted Living
Elams, NC:$3,608/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Elams, NC:$4,638/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Elams, NC:$2,497/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Elams, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Elams and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Elams, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Elams have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elams, NC$4,379/mo$5,844/mo-25.1%
North Carolina$5,684/mo$5,323/mo+6.8%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Elams, NC
2024 average cost:$4,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,844/mo
Percent change:-25.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,684/mo
2023 average cost:$5,323/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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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 Elams

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elams

Somerset Court of Rocky Mount

4.3
I was pleasantly surprised to find Somerset to be such a professional yet caring place. The staff, from the director to the maintenance man, has been so helpful, friendly and caring. Our move in day was such an ease. Grandma was pleased to see her new "apartment" as we call it. I feel ...
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Franklin Manor in Youngsville, NC

4.3
My father was only there for 25 days before he passed away but overall they seem to do a good job for him. For our brief experience with them they seemed very nice and caring. I visited every day and never saw anything bad or inappropriate going on.

Toney Rest Home in Oxford, NC

4.0
The staff was excellent and cared about each resident. For the first time in many years, my mother left her room and engaged with others. She was moved due to my brother thinking the place was too old and worn...though clean. She is now in a brand new assisted living facility in Henderson, and ...
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Elams nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elams nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elams, 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 Elams 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 Elams that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elams, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elams 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 Elams Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elams, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elams 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 Elams partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elams, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Elams 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 Elams communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elams, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.8%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elams 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 Elams offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elams, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Navion of Rocky Mount, Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount and Hickory Hill Retirement Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elams, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 52 nursing homes facilities near Elams, North Carolina. See the full list.
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