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10 Best Nursing Homes in Old Fort, NC
Old Fort 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 46 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Old Fort, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Old Fort is about $4,757, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 241 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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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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.
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: 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: 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: 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
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Old Fort, NC
The average cost of senior living in Old Fort is $4,757 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,408 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Old Fort
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Old Fort
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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Oakland Living LLC in Rutherfordton, NC
5.0
It's a nice place with friendly staff, they do a lot of activities, and our [name removed] seems to really like it there.
Brookdale Asheville Overlook
4.0
Mom only had one week at Brookdale. She had a mini stroke or episode that made us take her to the hospital. They did not want her back at Brookdale because they didn't have the care she needed so we moved her into a skilled nursing facility. She really liked Brookdale for that week so I would ...
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Old Fort nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Fort nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Fort, 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 Old Fort 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 Old Fort 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
29.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Old Fort 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 Old Fort 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
18.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Old Fort 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 Old Fort 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
13.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Fort 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 Old Fort communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Fort 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 Old Fort offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mars Hill Manor, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain and Arbor Terrace of Asheville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Old Fort, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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