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10 Best Nursing Homes in Okisko, NC

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Okisko 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 116 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Okisko, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Okisko is about $4,578, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1444 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Okisko, NC

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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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Cost of nursing homes in Okisko, NC

The average cost of senior living in Okisko is $4,578 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbia, NC with an average of $3,318 per month.

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

Okisko, NC
$4,578/mo
$3,834/mo

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

Okisko, NC
$4,578/mo
U.S. national average
$5,087/mo

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

$5,173/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,578/mo

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

Senior living costs in Okisko 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: Okisko, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOkisko, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,578/mo$4,691/mo$5,087/mo
Assisted Living$4,490/mo$4,505/mo$4,881/mo
Memory Care$5,173/mo$5,348/mo$5,615/mo
Independent Living$4,168/mo$3,722/mo$4,330/mo
Nursing Homes
Okisko, NC:$4,578/mo
North Carolina:$4,691/mo
U.S.:$5,087/mo
Assisted Living
Okisko, NC:$4,490/mo
North Carolina:$4,505/mo
U.S.:$4,881/mo
Memory Care
Okisko, NC:$5,173/mo
North Carolina:$5,348/mo
U.S.:$5,615/mo
Independent Living
Okisko, NC:$4,168/mo
North Carolina:$3,722/mo
U.S.:$4,330/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Okisko, NC, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Okisko, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Okisko 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
Okisko, NC$5,727/mo$3,759/mo+52.3%
North Carolina$5,166/mo$4,921/mo+5.0%
National$5,058/mo$4,824/mo+4.8%
Okisko, NC
2024 average cost:$5,727/mo
2023 average cost:$3,759/mo
Percent change:+52.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,166/mo
2023 average cost:$4,921/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,058/mo
2023 average cost:$4,824/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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 Okisko

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Okisko

Vintage Inn Retirement Community in Williamston, NC

4.1
I am happy with the care that is given here. The staff has a good relationship with my mom. The community is clean. They offer a nice menu. They do have activities to offer to those who can participate. We would recommend this community to other families.

The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC in Franklin, VA

5.0
Our overall experience has been a 5 across the board. They all have been very welcoming and helpful during mom's transition to assisted living. The food selections have been great to see because mom is getting the proper nutrition she needs. The staff did a great job getting mom evaluated for ...
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Bay Lake Community in Virginia Beach, VA

5.0
They truly care about their residents at Bay Lake. It is hard to move your loved one into a community but they have made us feel so relieved with the compassion they have shown. Mom seems to have actually improved since moving here and we are very happy with our decision.

Okisko nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Okisko nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Okisko, 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 Okisko 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 Okisko 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
44.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.2%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.5%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Okisko 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 Okisko Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Okisko, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Okisko 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 Okisko partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Okisko, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Okisko 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 Okisko communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Okisko, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.8%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Okisko 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 Okisko offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Okisko, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Elizabeth City, Arden Courts VA Beach, A Memory Care Community and Bay Lake Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Okisko, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 116 nursing homes facilities near Okisko, North Carolina. See the full list.
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