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10 Best Nursing Homes in Knob Creek, NC

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Knob Creek 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 40 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Knob Creek, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Knob Creek is about $3,897, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 96 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Knob Creek, NC

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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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Knob Creek, NC

The average cost of senior living in Knob Creek is $3,897 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,452 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Knob Creek, NC, vs. nearby cities

Knob Creek, NC
$3,897/mo
$3,766/mo
$3,928/mo

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

Knob Creek, NC
$3,897/mo
U.S. national average
$5,037/mo

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

$4,928/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,897/mo

Nursing homes costs in Knob Creek, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,770/mo
Studio
$6,041/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,248/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,380/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Senior living costs in Knob Creek 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: Knob Creek, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKnob Creek, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,897/mo$4,603/mo$5,037/mo
Assisted Living$3,872/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$4,928/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$3,450/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Knob Creek, NC:$3,897/mo
North Carolina:$4,603/mo
U.S.:$5,037/mo
Assisted Living
Knob Creek, NC:$3,872/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Knob Creek, NC:$4,928/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Knob Creek, NC:$3,450/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Knob Creek, NC, over time

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

Knob Creek, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Knob Creek, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Knob Creek 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
Knob Creek, NC$5,048/mo$5,075/mo-0.5%
North Carolina$5,684/mo$5,323/mo+6.8%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Knob Creek, NC
2024 average cost:$5,048/mo
2023 average cost:$5,075/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,684/mo
2023 average cost:$5,323/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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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 Knob Creek

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Knob Creek

TerraBella Shelby

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at TerraBella Shelby and overall I would say that things are good. The move in process was pretty smooth. The staff are super nice and welcoming. Communication with the family could be better, but it is okay. The value for cost is not so great as families are ...
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Brookdale Hickory Northeast

5.0
The staff was attentive, engaging, and genuinely cared. They went above and beyond making this a place my dad would be comfortable. The place is warm and friendly. They care about details and people.

Somerset Court of Cherryville

4.0
My only concern has been, when my mom is asked something, the attendant asking, to willingly accepts no for an answer. Most of why my mom is there is because she sets and does nothing, until her muscles turned to mush. It was easier for her not to eat, than to get up and fix something to eat.

Knob Creek nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knob Creek nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knob Creek, 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 Knob Creek 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 Knob Creek 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
26.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Knob Creek 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 Knob Creek Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Knob Creek, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Knob Creek 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 Knob Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Knob Creek, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Knob Creek 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 Knob Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Knob Creek, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Knob Creek 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 Knob Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Navion of Shelby, Carolina Care Retirement Community and TerraBella Lincolnton are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Knob Creek, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 40 nursing homes facilities near Knob Creek, North Carolina. See the full list.
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