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10 Best Nursing Homes in Nakina, NC

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Nakina 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Nakina, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Nakina is about $3,752, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 122 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Nakina, NC

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Photo of The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach
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33 Floor plans available
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There were a few times where communication wasn't perfect, but overall, the staff were very kind and understanding. I don't believe any place is 100% perfect 100% of the time, but my family and I felt that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach is an assisted living and memory care community located in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in waterfront Horry County and home to just over 14,000 people. A beautiful waterfront tourist city, North Myrtle Beach is a relaxed community that residents will enjoy....
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Photo of The Barclay at Little River
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66 Floor plans available
9.1
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The facility administration was friendly and helpful when problems arose. Once Mom established some friends, her experience was enhanced. Plenty of activities and social hours to bring people together.
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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This community is great and it has a home feeling to it. I am impressed with the entire staff. They are all caring and genuinely seem to care about the residents. They know the residents by name as well as...
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.
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My father was well taken care of there. They went out of there way to make him feel at home and cared for. The home is older but has gone under a new remodeling. I was very pleased with the way they 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.
At Shallotte Assisted Living we offer Private Pay and Medicaid Programs. Also, eighty beds are provided for individuals requiring assistance, but who desire to live as independently as possible. Each resident maintains high level of freedom in a semi-private room while at the same time receiving...
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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.
Lake Waccamaw Senior Living provides a home-like atmosphere with cozy living rooms, dining room, comfortable bedrooms with your furnishing if desired. We offer daily activities and outings, in house pharmacy service, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to enhance...
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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.
WATERBROOKE ASSISTED LIVINGVery Clean & Safe Beds Available (6) Semi Private Rooms (4) Private Rooms Medicaid Accepted (Yes) Out of State Transfers (Yes) Males & Females Welcome!
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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 Autumn Care of Shallotte
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Nakina, NC

The average cost of senior living in Nakina is $3,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Waccamaw, NC with an average of $2,793 per month.

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

Nakina, NC
$3,752/mo
$4,049/mo

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

Nakina, NC
$3,752/mo
U.S. national average
$4,982/mo

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

$4,865/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,752/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,880/mo
Studio
$5,038/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,439/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,833/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,750/mo

Senior living costs in Nakina 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: Nakina, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNakina, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,752/mo$4,603/mo$4,982/mo
Assisted Living$3,752/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,865/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$4,092/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Nakina, NC:$3,752/mo
North Carolina:$4,603/mo
U.S.:$4,982/mo
Assisted Living
Nakina, NC:$3,752/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Nakina, NC:$4,865/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Nakina, NC:$4,092/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Nakina

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Nakina

Shallotte Assisted Living, Inc.

5.0
This is an older community but has undergone many upgrades. The Administrator went out of his way to transition my uncooperative mother. She now loves it and has many friends. She also can't wait to get back to her new "home" when we take her on outings. I am completely satisfied with the ...
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Hope Arbor of Loris

5.0
Everyone that works there from top to bottom is excellent. We haven't had any complaints so far. We have been very happy with them.

The Barclay at Little River

4.6
Facility is clean, staff helpful and friendly, and the meals are good. My family member is very happy there. The residents are also welcoming and friendly and my family member has met many new and varied friends.

Nakina nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nakina nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nakina, 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 Nakina 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 Nakina that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nakina, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nakina 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 Nakina Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nakina, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nakina 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 Nakina partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nakina, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Nakina 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 Nakina communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nakina, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nakina 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 Nakina offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nakina, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, The Barclay at Little River and Hope Arbor of Loris are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Nakina, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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