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10 Best Nursing Homes in Idlewild, NC
Idlewild 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 86 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Idlewild, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Idlewild is about $4,030, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 369 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Old Gilreath, Dellaplane and Rufus.
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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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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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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.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...
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.
Walden House is a senior living community located in Hickory, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Walden House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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
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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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Piedmont Village at Newton is an assisted living community located in Newton, NC. The city of Newton is located in Catawba County and is home to about 13,000 people. Newton is a small town where residents can enjoy going out for relaxing walks, going to run errands, or relaxing in the comfort of...
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: 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.
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: 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: 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.
Piedmont Village of Yadkinville Piedmont Village at Yadkinville is an assisted living community located in Yadkinville, NC. The city of Yadkinville is located in Yadkin County and is home to about 2,800 people. Yadkinville is a small town where residents can take relaxing walks, run errands and...
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Idlewild, NC
The average cost of senior living in Idlewild is $4,030 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hudson, NC with an average of $3,405 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Idlewild, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Idlewild, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Idlewild
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Idlewild
Brookdale Lenoir
4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!
Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Granite Falls, NC
3.6
The first impression was excellent. Everyone smiled and was very pleasant. We were given the tour and loved the place which made us bring my mom up to see it. She fell in love with the place and the room in which she was going to stay in. She has been there since December. We have ...
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TerraBella Newton
4.3
We feel very good about our decision to place Dad there. We have found the staff to be very helpful and attentive to his needs. They show kindness and patience with all the residents. I'm not sure they do activities with him, but that may be because my mother is there visiting most days. He ...
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Idlewild nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Idlewild nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Idlewild, 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 Idlewild 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 Idlewild 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
30.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.9%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.4%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Idlewild 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 Idlewild Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Idlewild, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.1%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Idlewild 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 Idlewild partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Idlewild, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Idlewild 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 Idlewild communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
4.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Idlewild 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 Idlewild offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Idlewild, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.1%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.6%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Falling Creek and Brookdale Peachtree (AL) are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Idlewild, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 86 nursing homes facilities near Idlewild, North Carolina. See the full list.
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