10 Best Nursing Homes in Graphite, NC

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in North Carolina is $4,826, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Graphite area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Graphite, NC

Cost of nursing homes in Graphite, NC

The average cost of senior living in North Carolina is $4,826 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in North Carolina vs. 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 state: North Carolina

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	North Carolina	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$4,826/mo	$5,847/mo	17.5% below national median
Assisted Living	$6,196/mo	$5,830/mo	6.3% above national median
Memory Care	$7,410/mo	$6,999/mo	5.9% above national median
Independent Living	$3,534/mo	$3,520/mo	0.4% above national median

Nursing Homes

North Carolina:$4,826/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:17.5% below national median

Assisted Living

North Carolina:$6,196/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:6.3% above national median

Memory Care

North Carolina:$7,410/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:5.9% above national median

Independent Living

North Carolina:$3,534/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:0.4% above national median

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Graphite

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Graphite

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 ...

Family Ministries Retirement and Assisted Living in Limestone, TN

5.0

After being at another assisted living facility we found The John M. Reed Center. My mom felt very much at home here and was very well taken care of. She called it "home." My mom loved the food that was served and the dietary staff asked her if she has special requests. The staff seemed to love ...

Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.6

Other than the food, we have been incredibly pleased with everything. My favorite part is the staff. They are friendly and responsive. They have been very helpful through all of the ups and down. The facility itself is gorgeous. Mom's only complaint is ever and always the food. It is quite ...

Graphite nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Graphite nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Graphite, 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 Graphite 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 Graphite that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Graphite, NCNational

Full medication management

33.8%

2.5%

Doctor on call

27.9%

9.7%

24-Hour awake staff

82.4%

23.7%

Diabetic care

85.3%

24%

*Visiting health care professionals

36%

10%

Home care agency on-site

19.1%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

83.8%

20.4%

Respite or short term stays

29.4%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

38.2%

17.5%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Graphite 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 Graphite Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Graphite, NCNational

Dementia behaviors care

29.4%

Specialized memory care training for staff

16.9%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

24.3%

5.5%

Memory care only community

5.9%

1.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Graphite 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 Graphite partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Graphite, NCNational

Nutritionist / dietician

16.9%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

23.5%

1.4%

No sugar

22.1%

1.4%

Vegetarian

16.9%

3.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Graphite 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 Graphite communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Graphite, NCNational

Professional chef

7.4%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

22.8%

0.5%

Room service

19.9%

0.3%

Anytime dining

4.4%

0.7%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Graphite 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 Graphite offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Graphite, NCNational

Activity director

29.4%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

22.1%

0.3%

Community service programs

19.1%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

33.1%

6.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

30.1%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

31.6%

6.6%

Piano or organ

27.2%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

19.9%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

22.8%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

26.5%

0.4%

Live performances

27.2%

0.4%

Dances

16.2%

0.2%

Fitness center

7.4%

0.3%

Fitness classes

27.9%

0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Johnson City, Manning Square and Brookdale Forest City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Graphite, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

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10 Best Nursing Homes in Graphite, NC

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