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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elizabeth City, NC

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Elizabeth City 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 109 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Elizabeth City, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Elizabeth City is about $4,600, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1388 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Elizabeth City, NC

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Photo of Marian Manor
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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.
Live the Charmed Life at Marian Manor! Our beautiful assisted living community has served the Virginia Beach area for over 35 years with quality, compassionate care and an exciting lifestyle for seniors. A licensed nurse is on-site and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Multiple care...
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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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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.
Enjoy refined living with an active lifestyle at Harbor’s Edge, a full-service, premier LifeCare retirement community in Norfolk, Virginia. With an elegant setting and amenities that surpass many fine hotels, Harbor’s Edge’s greatest luxury is flexibility. Our residents enjoy a range of choice in...
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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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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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.
Photo of Lake Prince Woods
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: 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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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.
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Photo of Wactor Garden
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.
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Ahoskie House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Ahoskie House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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.
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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.
Pinewood Manor Assisted Living is an Ahoskie, Hertford County located memory care provider. Thanks to North Carolina's natural beauty and year round mild temperatures, the outdoor common area is a constant reminder of nature's best accomplishments. Also available to residents of this community:...
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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
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.
Photo of Twin Oaks Adult Home
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.
Photo of Baker's Home Assisted Living
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
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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Elizabeth City, NC

The average cost of senior living in Elizabeth City is $4,600 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbia, NC with an average of $3,318 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Elizabeth City, NC, vs. nearby cities

Elizabeth City, NC
$4,600/mo
$3,768/mo
$3,768/mo

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

Elizabeth City, NC
$4,600/mo
U.S. national average
$5,007/mo

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

$5,179/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,600/mo

Nursing homes costs in Elizabeth City, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,365/mo
Studio
$5,839/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,024/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,505/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,408/mo

Senior living costs in Elizabeth City 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: Elizabeth City, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElizabeth City, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,600/mo$4,619/mo$5,007/mo
Assisted Living$4,512/mo$4,436/mo$4,796/mo
Memory Care$5,179/mo$5,313/mo$5,557/mo
Independent Living$4,022/mo$3,713/mo$4,191/mo
Nursing Homes
Elizabeth City, NC:$4,600/mo
North Carolina:$4,619/mo
U.S.:$5,007/mo
Assisted Living
Elizabeth City, NC:$4,512/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Memory Care
Elizabeth City, NC:$5,179/mo
North Carolina:$5,313/mo
U.S.:$5,557/mo
Independent Living
Elizabeth City, NC:$4,022/mo
North Carolina:$3,713/mo
U.S.:$4,191/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Elizabeth City, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Elizabeth City 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.

Elizabeth City, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Elizabeth City, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Elizabeth City 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
Elizabeth City, NC$6,036/mo$4,970/mo+21.4%
North Carolina$5,386/mo$5,050/mo+6.7%
National$5,307/mo$5,023/mo+5.7%
Elizabeth City, NC
2024 average cost:$6,036/mo
2023 average cost:$4,970/mo
Percent change:+21.4%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,386/mo
2023 average cost:$5,050/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,307/mo
2023 average cost:$5,023/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Elizabeth City

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elizabeth City

The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC in Franklin, VA

5.0
Our overall experience has been a 5 across the board. They all have been very welcoming and helpful during mom's transition to assisted living. The food selections have been great to see because mom is getting the proper nutrition she needs. The staff did a great job getting mom evaluated for ...
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Bay Lake Community in Virginia Beach, VA

5.0
They truly care about their residents at Bay Lake. It is hard to move your loved one into a community but they have made us feel so relieved with the compassion they have shown. Mom seems to have actually improved since moving here and we are very happy with our decision.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Virginia Beach, VA

5.0
I would tell anyone to try your best to get your loved in there. My loved one was well taken care of by the staff. The staff was the same for the time my loved one was there. This helped my loved one feel comfortable.

Elizabeth City nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elizabeth City nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City 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
46.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elizabeth City, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elizabeth City, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elizabeth City, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elizabeth City, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts VA Beach, A Memory Care Community, Bay Lake Community and Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elizabeth City, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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