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Penland 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 194 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Penland, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Penland is about $4,454, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1184 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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[name removed], Director of Marketing was a pleasure to work with. Not only did she know all the answers to our questions, she new the name of everyone in Independant living.
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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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The staff were top notch. I could not have asked for a better place to recover from my hip surgery. I am so glad I had a choice other than MSHA.
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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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I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate the care that is given to my MawMaw at this facility. I love the family atmosphere that is in this place! My MawMaw had to have more care than...
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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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So far everything has been going great. They have been answering the lights with in minutes instead of like at the other place hours. The staff is very attentive to moms needs. They are excellent about also...
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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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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
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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.
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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I recently went to The oaks At Sweeten Creek for my rehabilitation after an extended stay at the hospital. The Staff at this facility work really hard to provided services to all of the patients. I was...
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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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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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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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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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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
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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.
Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
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Facility has new Administrator and head of nursing department, who are wonderful. Great changes at Lakebridge.
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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.
Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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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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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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Penland, NC

The average cost of senior living in Penland is $4,454 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Drexel, NC with an average of $3,476 per month.

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

Penland, NC
$4,454/mo

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

Penland, NC
$4,454/mo
U.S. national average
$4,983/mo

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

$5,224/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,454/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,689/mo
Studio
$5,391/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,183/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,731/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Penland 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: Penland, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenland, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,454/mo$4,603/mo$4,983/mo
Assisted Living$4,365/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,224/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,236/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Penland, NC:$4,454/mo
North Carolina:$4,603/mo
U.S.:$4,983/mo
Assisted Living
Penland, NC:$4,365/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Penland, NC:$5,224/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Penland, NC:$3,236/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Penland, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Penland 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 Penland, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Penland 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
Penland, NC$5,667/mo$5,276/mo+7.4%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Penland, NC
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,276/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,910/mo
2023 average cost:$5,456/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Penland

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Penland

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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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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Penland nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penland nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penland, 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 Penland 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 Penland 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
37.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.1%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Penland 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 Penland 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
31.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penland 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 Penland 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
16.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Penland 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 Penland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penland 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 Penland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.1%
0.4%
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