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10 Best Nursing Homes in Leatherman, NC

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Leatherman 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 106 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Leatherman, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Leatherman is about $3,926, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 509 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Leatherman, 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.
Photo of Windwood II
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.
Photo of Candler Living Center
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, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Morning View Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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
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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.
Photo of Shannondale of Maryville
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shannondale of Maryville opened in March of 2002. We are a Membership Based Community offering Continuing Care to our residents. Our 34-acre campus offers 66 Independent Living Homes & Villas and 89 Retirement Center Apartments -Though each of our facilities is unique in character they are...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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...
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.
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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, Independent 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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Leatherman, NC

The average cost of senior living in Leatherman is $3,926 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.

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

Leatherman, NC
$3,926/mo
$3,418/mo
$3,229/mo

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

Leatherman, NC
$3,926/mo
U.S. national average
$4,990/mo

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

$4,644/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,926/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,180/mo
Studio
$4,937/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,740/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,057/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,675/mo

Senior living costs in Leatherman 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: Leatherman, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLeatherman, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,926/mo$4,605/mo$4,990/mo
Assisted Living$3,933/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$4,644/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$3,106/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Nursing Homes
Leatherman, NC:$3,926/mo
North Carolina:$4,605/mo
U.S.:$4,990/mo
Assisted Living
Leatherman, NC:$3,933/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Leatherman, NC:$4,644/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Leatherman, NC:$3,106/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Leatherman, NC, over time

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

Leatherman, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Leatherman, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Leatherman 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
Leatherman, NC$6,887/mo$6,401/mo+7.6%
North Carolina$5,393/mo$5,057/mo+6.6%
National$5,314/mo$4,970/mo+6.9%
Leatherman, NC
2024 average cost:$6,887/mo
2023 average cost:$6,401/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,393/mo
2023 average cost:$5,057/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,314/mo
2023 average cost:$4,970/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
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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 Leatherman

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Leatherman

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Freedom Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

5.0
My loved one adjusted very well. The community has been very well. The community as a whole has been good and is enjoyed by my loved one. The communication has been great, they are responsive to email and phone calls. The food smells and looks good the times I visit.

Leatherman nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leatherman nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leatherman, 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 Leatherman 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 Leatherman that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Leatherman, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Leatherman 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 Leatherman Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Leatherman, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Leatherman 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 Leatherman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leatherman, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Leatherman 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 Leatherman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leatherman, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leatherman 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 Leatherman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leatherman, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Sevierville, Keowee Square and Brookdale Sandy Springs are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Leatherman, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 106 nursing homes facilities near Leatherman, North Carolina. See the full list.
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