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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elk Mountain, NC
Elk Mountain 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 38 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Elk Mountain, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Elk Mountain is about $4,488, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 62 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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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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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Elk Mountain, NC
The average cost of senior living in Elk Mountain is $4,488 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elk Mountain, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elk Mountain, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elk Mountain
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elk Mountain
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.
Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC
4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills 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.
Elk Mountain nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Mountain nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Mountain, 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 Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain 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
14.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
64.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
14.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
67.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
3.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain 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
7.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
3.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
7.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
3.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
3.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
3.6%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
3.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
7.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
7.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
3.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
3.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
3.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
3.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
3.6%
0.4%
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Mars Hill Manor, Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills and Harmony at Reynolds Mountain are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elk Mountain, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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