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10 Best Nursing Homes in Leicester, NC

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Leicester 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 25 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Leicester, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Leicester is about $4,423, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 57 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Leicester, NC

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I liked the place and would have kept her there but she said she didn't like it. There were always activities and she did a lot of walking to stay active. I only worried about her getting enough to drink...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Reynolds MountainIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Asheville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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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: 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: 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: 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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton 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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? short-term help recuperating from an injury or illness? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer's disease? No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean,...
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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.
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...

Cost of nursing homes in Leicester, NC

The average cost of senior living in Leicester is $4,423 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.

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

Leicester, NC
$4,423/mo
$4,595/mo

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

Leicester, NC
$4,423/mo
U.S. national average
$4,900/mo

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

$4,990/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,423/mo

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

Studio
$6,782/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,597/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,158/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Leicester over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Leicester

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Leicester

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Heritage Hills Senior Living in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.

Brookdale Asheville Overlook

4.0
Mom only had one week at Brookdale. She had a mini stroke or episode that made us take her to the hospital. They did not want her back at Brookdale because they didn't have the care she needed so we moved her into a skilled nursing facility. She really liked Brookdale for that week so I would ...
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Leicester nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leicester nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leicester, 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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
22.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
5.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Leicester 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 Leicester Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Leicester, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
11.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Leicester 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 Leicester 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
5.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
5.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Leicester 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 Leicester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
5.6%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leicester 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 Leicester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
5.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
5.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
5.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mars Hill Manor, Heritage Hills Senior Living and Harmony at Reynolds Mountain are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Leicester, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 25 nursing homes facilities near Leicester, North Carolina. See the full list.

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