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10 Best Nursing Homes in Jefferson, NC

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Jefferson 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 113 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Jefferson, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Jefferson is about $3,956, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 348 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Jefferson, NC

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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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: 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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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.
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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: 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.
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...
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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.
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: 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
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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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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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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.
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...
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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: 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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Jefferson, NC

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson is $3,956 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hudson, NC with an average of $3,471 per month.

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

Jefferson, NC
$3,955/mo
$4,221/mo

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

Jefferson, NC
$3,955/mo
U.S. national average
$4,904/mo

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

$4,509/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,955/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,969/mo
Studio
$5,047/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,962/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,646/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Jefferson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Jefferson

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!

The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens

3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Jefferson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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
40%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.1%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jefferson 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 Jefferson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson 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 Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
4.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
0.4%
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Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Falling Creek and Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Jefferson, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 113 nursing homes facilities near Jefferson, North Carolina. See the full list.

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