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10 Best Nursing Homes in Locust, NC
Locust 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 50 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Locust, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Locust is about $4,723, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 434 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 Rockwell, New London and Whitney.
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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.
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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.
The Meadows of Rockwell is a warm, welcoming assisted living community with small-town charm in Rowan County, NC, just minutes away from Salisbury. Our residents enjoy private or companion rooms, each with private baths, in-room climate controls, cable TV, and more. We offer a full activities...
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.
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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, 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.
Cost of nursing homes in Locust, NC
The average cost of senior living in Locust is $4,723 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kannapolis, NC with an average of $4,500 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Locust, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Locust, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Locust
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Locust
Brookdale South Charlotte
4.1
The entire team at Brookdale South Charlotte is wonderful. The care they provided was top-notch.
The management team is especially focused on giving every resident the personalized attention they deserve.
TerraBella Indian Trail in Monroe, NC
4.4
They've said for over a year they are to have renovation but hasn't happened yet carpet is bad.
They were without an activities director for a while.
They aren't providing transportation.
It very and quiet facility. Residents tend to keep to themselves. Overall has a nice feel.
MerryWood on Park in Charlotte, NC
5.0
First and foremost, both of my parents are happy at MerryWood. I trust the staff who truly care about their residents and provide a high level of service from the front desk to the dining room to planned activities to managing medications. I'm lucky to be close by and can drop in at any time. ...
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Locust nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Locust nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Locust, 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 Locust 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 Locust 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
37.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Locust 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 Locust 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
43.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Locust 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 Locust 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
18.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Locust 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 Locust communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Locust 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 Locust offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morningside of Concord, Concord Place and Sunrise of Providence are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Locust, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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