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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lincoln County, NC

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Lincoln County 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 267 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lincoln County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lincoln County is about $4,528, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2811 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Midpine, Monbo and Rockdale.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Lincoln County, NC

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I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate the care that is given to my MawMaw at this facility. I love the family atmosphere that is in this place! My MawMaw had to have more care than...
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My mom and I needed in home help after she fell and broke her shoulder. This was our first time with using an in home facility and we could not have been more pleased. We had an awesome caretaker and never...
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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.
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This community is wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone. This community is very clean. The staff are good and they have wonderful meals.My husband is doing much better since moving into this community
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I have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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My Mother was admitted to Autumn Care of Cornelius for rehab after a hospitalization in early April of 2016. She passed in mid June and spent all her remaining days there with the exception of about 7 days...
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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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The food is good, she loves the food. The menu is good, they have people waiting in the dining room to help with anything they can. The head administrator keeps nice seasonal decorations up and gives...
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Brookdale has been a great fit for my mom. It has been especially challenging during the pandemic, but they have done a good job of helping my mom settle in and helping me to feel comfortable that she is...
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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.
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My mother was here for rehab but she refused everything, the next day after she got there, they were trying to get her to do physical therapy, but that was also when they gave her some medication that had...
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I would like to sincerely express my appreciation and gratitude for the excellent care I received from everyone at Olde Knox Commons Skilled Nursing Facility. Thank you isn’t enough, I wish I could send a...
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While I was there the staff was just very pleasant. I felt comfortable when I first went in. After meeting everybody the experience was okay and I'd didn't have any complaints about anybody there.
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Magnolia Manor of Rock Hill provides individualized skilled nursing and rehabilitation care to promote residents’ independence, wellness, and peace of mind. Our interdisciplinary team develops each care plan to meet your specific goals, whether those involve returning home or maintaining high...
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We're very happy with White Oak Manor, I'd give them top marks across the board. The facility is nice looking, well kept, and clean, and the staff is friendly and take excellent care of the residents.
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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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The facility is hard to get a hold of when you are calling in. My MIL is happy there. They just hired a bunch of new staff so they are still learning and it's a little harder to get questions answered if...
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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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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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This is a hospital type room, and a hospital environment. They are attentive and have been really good to her. They are clean and it doesn't smell bad. There isn't a good private place to sit and visit, or...
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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.
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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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.
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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.
Heath House is a senior living community located in Lincolnton, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Heath House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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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...
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Cost of nursing homes in Lincoln County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Lincoln County is $4,528 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookford, NC with an average of $3,766 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Lincoln County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Lincoln County, NC
$4,528/mo

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

Lincoln County, NC
$4,528/mo
U.S. national average
$5,009/mo

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

$5,113/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,528/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lincoln County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,697/mo
Studio
$5,451/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,591/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,787/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,352/mo

Senior living costs in Lincoln County 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: Lincoln County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLincoln County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,528/mo$4,616/mo$5,009/mo
Assisted Living$4,445/mo$4,433/mo$4,799/mo
Memory Care$5,113/mo$5,310/mo$5,562/mo
Independent Living$3,453/mo$3,711/mo$4,204/mo
Nursing Homes
Lincoln County, NC:$4,528/mo
North Carolina:$4,616/mo
U.S.:$5,009/mo
Assisted Living
Lincoln County, NC:$4,445/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,799/mo
Memory Care
Lincoln County, NC:$5,113/mo
North Carolina:$5,310/mo
U.S.:$5,562/mo
Independent Living
Lincoln County, NC:$3,453/mo
North Carolina:$3,711/mo
U.S.:$4,204/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lincoln County, NC, over time

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

Lincoln County, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Lincoln County, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lincoln County 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
Lincoln County, NC$5,647/mo$5,227/mo+8.0%
North Carolina$5,915/mo$5,452/mo+8.5%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Lincoln County, NC
2024 average cost:$5,647/mo
2023 average cost:$5,227/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,915/mo
2023 average cost:$5,452/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Lincoln County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lincoln County

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!

Somerset Court of Mocksville

5.0
They really do an excellent job. They deal really well with both the residents and their families. They are very patient and understanding and go out of their way to help out in any way they can. I highly recommend Somerset Court of Mocksville to anyone else who needs a place for their ...
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Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenb in Huntersville, NC

5.0
My experience here was very pleasurable. The staff were extremely kind and helped me to recover very well. I would come back in a second if needed and now consider these people my second family. Thank yall very much!

Lincoln County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lincoln County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lincoln County, 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 Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County 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
46.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County 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
44.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County 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
19.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
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