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10 Best Nursing Homes in Institute, NC

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Institute 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 20 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Institute, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Institute is about $4,387, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 76 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Institute, NC

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Photo of Spring Arbor of Kinston
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Admin staff is always eager to help and answer questions for me. Most of the staff are always smiling when they enter my Mom's room. They are willing to do little extra things that might come up unexpectedly...
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.
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Photo of Navion of Goldsboro
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33 Floor plans available
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They've done a very good job of taking care of mom. It took her awhile to adjust but they hung in there with her. They have activities including bus trips which she loves.
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.
At our assisted living community, located just a short drive from downtown Goldsboro, N.C., we believe social relationships and friendships are integral to aging well and living well. Whether you’re gathering in the group family room to watch a movie, joining in an arts & crafts project or...
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I want to give thanks to the staff at Eagles Pointe. I placed my grandma there a few months ago and she loves the staff there. They spoil her with personal one on one time while doing her nails, taking her...
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.
Now Open in Goldsboro!A pleasant room, a hot, fresh meal, a game night with new friends - Eagles Pointe in Goldsboro, NC combines all the comforts of home with the health and personal care needed to live fully and comfortably.Our staff is dedicated to providing a safe, warm, engaging environment...
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My father is a resident. The staff went out of their way to welcome him. They check on him regularly and he wears a call button which he can use to summon staff if needed. There are many different...
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.
Our community, set on 3 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet residential area of Goldsboro, N.C.,  offers premium assisted living services for seniors.We offer a holistic approach to care that provides a true sense of purpose as we meet emotional, mental, physical and...
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They keep up on my father in law and he is very happy with everything and doing better in this place then at home. Anything that needs to be done is always taken care of immediately and the meals are also...
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.
Snow Hill Assisted Living is located in a small, quiet town of Snow Hill, Greene County, North Carolina. The town is named from the beautiful white sandy banks of the nearby Contentnea Creek. This asssited living community has made its home to many seniors requiring assisted living and care for...
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This is a great community and everything is working out very well for my mother in law. She has adjusted well to the community and seems to really like it. The community looks great and everything is nice...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at The Village of Kinston located at 1935 Idlewild Drive in Kinston. The Village offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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.
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.
The Meadows North is a quiet assisted living/apartment community that consists of fifty two assisted living beds and thirty four one and two bedroom apartments. We have a paved parking lot for visitors and families with easy access to the Assisted Living Facility. We have a beautiful spacious...
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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: 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.
Photo of Care One Memory Unit of Kinston
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset court of Goldsboro offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset court of Goldsboro, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...

Cost of nursing homes in Institute, NC

The average cost of senior living in Institute is $4,387 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dover, NC with an average of $3,723 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Institute, NC, vs. nearby cities

Institute, NC
$4,387/mo
$4,084/mo
$4,469/mo

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

Institute, NC
$4,387/mo
U.S. national average
$4,982/mo

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

$4,410/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,387/mo

Nursing homes costs in Institute, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,950/mo
Studio
$5,970/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,103/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,395/mo

Senior living costs in Institute 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: Institute, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeInstitute, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,387/mo$4,603/mo$4,982/mo
Assisted Living$4,122/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$4,410/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$2,851/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Institute, NC:$4,387/mo
North Carolina:$4,603/mo
U.S.:$4,982/mo
Assisted Living
Institute, NC:$4,122/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Institute, NC:$4,410/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Institute, NC:$2,851/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Institute, NC, over time

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

Institute, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Institute, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Institute 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
Institute, NC$5,513/mo$4,384/mo+25.8%
North Carolina$5,780/mo$5,393/mo+7.2%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Institute, NC
2024 average cost:$5,513/mo
2023 average cost:$4,384/mo
Percent change:+25.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,780/mo
2023 average cost:$5,393/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 Institute

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Institute

Brookdale Country Day Road in Goldsboro, NC

5.0
The staff at Brookdale Country Day Road was very kind and went out of their way to make sure that everybody stayed connected. Moving in and getting set up was simple and streamlined. Any help that we needed was provided or they helped us find services to assist. There were a lot of interesting ...
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The Village of Kinston

5.0
My mom just moved in here a couple of weeks ago. I'm impressed with the time the management took to make moms move in process fun and relaxing. When a administrator rolls up her sleeves and helps unpack moms things and takes the time everyday to check on mom . That shows they care. Mom loves the ...
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Lenoir Assisted Living in Pink Hill, NC

5.0
I am very happy with the care that is given to my mother at this community. The staff are outstanding and caring and so firndly. The menu of the meals is outstanding. She is really liking the activities and is happy here. We always find that the community is clean and taken care of. We recommend ...
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Institute nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Institute nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Institute, 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 Institute 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 Institute that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Institute, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Institute 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 Institute Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Institute, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Institute 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 Institute partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Institute, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Institute 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 Institute communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Institute, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Institute 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 Institute offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Institute, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
0.4%
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