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10 Best Nursing Homes in Parker, NC
Parker 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 14 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Parker, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Parker is about $5,808, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 18 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Parker, NC
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8.3
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9 reviews
We absolutely love the staff and how they take care of Dad. However, we have not been pleased with the food. The cooking staff has changed multiple times since he moved there. We have also noticed that...
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.
Situated in the hills of Boone, North Caroline, lies our beautiful home, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Our senior living facility is only two miles from Watauga Medical Center and many primary care physicians. Your loved ones can enjoy exquisite mountain views while living stress free in our...
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3.0
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9 reviews
My wife has been in Memory Care Unit for over three and a half years. From day one she has been cared for by a very caring and professional staff. The facility is kept very clean and the meals provided are...
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.
Forest Ridge is an assisted living community for seniors who need just a little more assistance in their day-to-day lives. The picturesque locale is nestled at the base of Mount Jefferson and provides some of the best views Ashe County has to offer. Churches, medical care, and shopping centers...
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: 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
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Parker, NC
The average cost of senior living in Parker is $5,808 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spruce Pine, NC with an average of $3,410 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Parker, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Parker, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Parker
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Parker
Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone, NC
5.0
I will start by saying there were only 2 negatives. However, the positive experience did outweigh the negative, so in the last survey question I gave a rating of 5 (being best) still would hold true. My negatives were the deposit, which was a whole months rent along with processing fee up front, ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon
3.9
My loved one was previously a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon. The staff were friendly and did seem to care about the residents on a personal level, but they weren't all medically trained. The Activities Director was awesome. The food was very good. The cleanliness was okay, ...
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Forest Ridge in West Jefferson, NC
4.7
We chose Forest Ridge because it came recommended to us. I called several places and when I called this facility, they said they had nurses on staff and would be able to deal with any of his medical needs instead of just sending him to the hospital. They also said eventually when he needed ...
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Parker nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Parker nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Parker, 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 Parker 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 Parker 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
28.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Parker 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 Parker Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Parker, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Parker 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 Parker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Parker, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Parker 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 Parker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Parker, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Parker 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 Parker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Parker, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living and English Meadows Abingdon Campus are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Parker, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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