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10 Best Nursing Homes in Morganton, NC

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Morganton 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 179 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Morganton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Morganton is about $4,465, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1142 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Morganton, NC

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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Morganton, NC

The average cost of senior living in Morganton is $4,465 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,506 per month.

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

Morganton, NC
$4,465/mo
$3,531/mo

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

Morganton, NC
$4,465/mo
U.S. national average
$5,088/mo

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

$5,263/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,465/mo

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

Senior living costs in Morganton 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: Morganton, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMorganton, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,465/mo$4,691/mo$5,088/mo
Assisted Living$4,312/mo$4,505/mo$4,882/mo
Memory Care$5,263/mo$5,348/mo$5,616/mo
Independent Living$4,090/mo$3,722/mo$4,329/mo
Nursing Homes
Morganton, NC:$4,465/mo
North Carolina:$4,691/mo
U.S.:$5,088/mo
Assisted Living
Morganton, NC:$4,312/mo
North Carolina:$4,505/mo
U.S.:$4,882/mo
Memory Care
Morganton, NC:$5,263/mo
North Carolina:$5,348/mo
U.S.:$5,616/mo
Independent Living
Morganton, NC:$4,090/mo
North Carolina:$3,722/mo
U.S.:$4,329/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Morganton, NC, over time

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

Morganton, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Morganton, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Morganton 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
Morganton, NC$5,328/mo$5,052/mo+5.5%
North Carolina$5,912/mo$5,461/mo+8.2%
National$5,668/mo$5,386/mo+5.2%
Morganton, NC
2024 average cost:$5,328/mo
2023 average cost:$5,052/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,912/mo
2023 average cost:$5,461/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,668/mo
2023 average cost:$5,386/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Morganton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Morganton

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!

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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Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Morganton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Morganton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Morganton, 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 Morganton 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 Morganton 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
40.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.9%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.2%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Morganton 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 Morganton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Morganton, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Morganton 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 Morganton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Morganton, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Morganton 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 Morganton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Morganton, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Morganton 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 Morganton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Morganton, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Burke Long Term Care, Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Brookdale Forest City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Morganton, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 179 nursing homes facilities near Morganton, North Carolina. See the full list.
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