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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fontana Dam, NC

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Fontana Dam 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 Fontana Dam, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fontana Dam is about $4,431, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 122 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Fontana Dam, NC

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Photo of Brookdale Browns Creek
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11 Floor plan available
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9.5
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35 reviews
9.5
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35 reviews
5 star
60%
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17%
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20%
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0%
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Having family being cared for daily by friendly and energetic caregivers gives life to my family member. She is very happy and her smile goes for miles when we are able to visit. I am very pleased with the...
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.
A Place to Call HomeIf you are eager to exchange the hedge clippers and laundry basket for a carefree retirement full of exciting activities and genuine friendships, you are going to love living at our assisted living community. Nestled in a beautiful building in Maryville, Tennessee, you can...
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9.4
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27 reviews
9.4
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27 reviews
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5+. Clover Hill was a prayer answered after dealing with [community name removed] . Skip, administrator and his personnel go above and beyond for the resident care. My mother and all the residents are...
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.
Clover Hill Senior Living | Maryville is a state-of-the-art 26,000 square-foot assisted living community. We also offer Alzheimer and dementia care in a secure environment. Nestled in a private, pastoral setting, the surroundings echo the natural beauty of Blount County. The land surrounding the...
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44 Floor plans available
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9.2
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9.2
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Providing 24 hour care was not something we were prepared for nor equipped to do. Brookdale Sandy Creek was very welcoming, I have never encountered a moody employee nor a non-smiling face whenever we drop...
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.
Home Sweet HomeCommunity events and programs are an integral part of life here at our assisted living and memory care community in the beautiful town of Maryville, Tennessee. Surrounded by beautiful common rooms and spacious accommodations, you can savor everything life has to offer while we...
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I would rate all those categories a 5. Liberty is a great place. We are very pleased with the care Mom receives there. We chose this facility because of the friendly staff, it is kept very clean and mom...
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.
We are a 28 bed home for the aged located in downtown Maryville, TN. We offer semi-private and private rooms and currently have beds available in both. We specialize in helping veterans and widows of veterans get additional benefits by working directly with local Veteran Service Officers. We have...
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I cannot say enough good things about the care staff at Asbury Place Maryville. The CNAs and nurses are all top notch!! They are compassionate, efficient, and treat your loved one like family. Rating the...
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.
At Asbury Place Maryville, our senior assisted living services will provide you with just the right amount of care and support. Get back to spending your time with family and friends having fun, and not running errands. Let our caring, dedicated team of associates and assisted living services...
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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
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 Kindred Maryville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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, 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.
Shannondale of Maryville opened in March of 2002. We are a Membership Based Community offering Continuing Care to our residents. Our 34-acre campus offers 66 Independent Living Homes & Villas and 89 Retirement Center Apartments -Though each of our facilities is unique in character they are...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Fontana Dam, NC

The average cost of senior living in Fontana Dam is $4,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fontana Dam, NC vs. nearby cities

Fontana Dam, NC
$4,431/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fontana Dam, NC vs. the state and national average

Fontana Dam, NC
$4,431/mo
U.S. national average
$4,900/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fontana Dam vs. other types of senior living

$4,303/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,431/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Fontana Dam, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,842/mo
Studio
$6,010/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,670/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,740/mo

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 Fontana Dam

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fontana Dam

Asbury Place Maryville

4.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Asbury Place Maryville and our experience at this facility was very good. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The staff, care services, value for cost and food were good. They did a good job and really tried to care for my loved one the best that ...
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Brookdale Sandy Springs in Maryville, TN

4.8
Facility and staff are wonderful. Everyone is friendly and helpful, the full facility is always very clean, no smells. It is a little pricey, especially given you have to pay for assistance with medications etc...

Brookdale Browns Creek in Maryville, TN

5.0
Most importantly, my dad is happy and likes it there. What we like the most about Brookdale Browns Creek is the Friendly staff and he's made friends with other residents there.

Fontana Dam nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fontana Dam nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fontana Dam, 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 Fontana Dam 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 Fontana Dam that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fontana Dam, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
70%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fontana Dam 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 Fontana Dam Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fontana Dam, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fontana Dam 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 Fontana Dam partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fontana Dam, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fontana Dam 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 Fontana Dam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fontana Dam, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fontana Dam 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 Fontana Dam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fontana Dam, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Browns Creek, Clover Hill Senior Living and Brookdale Sandy Springs are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fontana Dam, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Fontana Dam, North Carolina. See the full list.

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