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10 Best Nursing Homes in Iron Duff, NC

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Iron Duff 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 42 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Iron Duff, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Iron Duff is about $3,961, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 83 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Iron Duff, NC

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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.
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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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Iron Duff, NC

The average cost of senior living in Iron Duff is $3,961 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Iron Duff, NC, vs. nearby cities

Iron Duff, NC
$3,961/mo
$4,473/mo

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

Iron Duff, NC
$3,961/mo
U.S. national average
$4,992/mo

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

$4,952/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,961/mo

Nursing homes costs in Iron Duff, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,800/mo
Studio
$7,002/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,624/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,640/mo

Senior living costs in Iron Duff 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: Iron Duff, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIron Duff, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,961/mo$4,617/mo$4,992/mo
Assisted Living$3,895/mo$4,436/mo$4,781/mo
Memory Care$4,952/mo$5,307/mo$5,538/mo
Independent Living$4,238/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Nursing Homes
Iron Duff, NC:$3,961/mo
North Carolina:$4,617/mo
U.S.:$4,992/mo
Assisted Living
Iron Duff, NC:$3,895/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Memory Care
Iron Duff, NC:$4,952/mo
North Carolina:$5,307/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
Independent Living
Iron Duff, NC:$4,238/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Iron Duff, NC, over time

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

Iron Duff, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Iron Duff, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Iron Duff 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
Iron Duff, NC$5,968/mo$5,388/mo+10.8%
North Carolina$5,780/mo$5,393/mo+7.2%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Iron Duff, NC
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
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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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 Iron Duff

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Iron Duff

Harmony at Reynolds Mountain in Asheville, NC

4.8
I'm very impressed by the cleanliness of the facility, the activity director and her projects for the people living there and the capability and effectiveness of the Memory Care's lead, [name removed].

Heather Glen Assisted Living in Arden, NC

5.0
The staff at Heather Glen Assisted Living are great and the residents here get great care. I would definitely recommend this facility to others.

Iron Duff nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Iron Duff nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Iron Duff, 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 Iron Duff 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 Iron Duff 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
17.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Iron Duff 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 Iron Duff Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Iron Duff, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
4%
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
10.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Iron Duff 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 Iron Duff partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Iron Duff, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Iron Duff 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 Iron Duff communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Iron Duff, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10.7%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Iron Duff 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 Iron Duff offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Iron Duff, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
7.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
7.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Heather Glen Assisted Living and Haywood House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Iron Duff, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 42 nursing homes facilities near Iron Duff, North Carolina. See the full list.
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