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6 Best Nursing Homes in Riley, NC

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Riley 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 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Riley, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Riley is about $5,584, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 69 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Riley, NC

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Photo of Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir
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9.3
Review score
19 reviews
9.3
Review score
19 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
21%
3 star
11%
2 star
0%
1 star
11%
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All 5. This is the best place ever. My brother loves it at cadence. I feel comfortable with him there. I like the activities they have for the assisted living and memory care residents. They have outings and...
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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33 Floor plans available
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8.6
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36 reviews
8.6
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36 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
28%
3 star
22%
2 star
6%
1 star
3%
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I cannot say enough wonderful things about this community. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed by the warm and compassionate staff. My family has such peace of mind knowing that our loved one is...
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.
You want to keep living your best life, and our community in the quaint college town of Wake Forest, North Carolina can help you do just that. Our beautifully landscaped campus is located near shopping, restaurants, and physicians’ offices, and we offer assisted living and memory care for our...
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25%
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Due to my mother's bad eyesight, she has to be in an assisted living which has been a difficult adjustment for her. She has a nice room and we are working to make it feel more like home for her. The staff...
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.
Here at Zebulon House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency includes a complete array of services and accommodations.
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From his first day there, we both knew that this was the right place for my husband to begin his recovery. A recent amputee, the nursing staff and care givers were very good and thorough with his care. PT...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Riley, NC

The average cost of senior living in Riley is $5,584 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Momeyer, NC with an average of $4,067 per month.

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

Riley, NC
$5,584/mo
$5,217/mo

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

Riley, NC
$5,584/mo
U.S. national average
$4,982/mo

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

$5,864/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,584/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,603/mo
Studio
$8,044/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,230/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,720/mo

Senior living costs in Riley 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: Riley, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiley, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,584/mo$4,603/mo$4,982/mo
Assisted Living$4,914/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,864/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$4,607/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Riley, NC:$5,584/mo
North Carolina:$4,603/mo
U.S.:$4,982/mo
Assisted Living
Riley, NC:$4,914/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Riley, NC:$5,864/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Riley, NC:$4,607/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Riley, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Riley 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
Riley, NC$7,890/mo$7,295/mo+8.2%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Riley, NC
2024 average cost:$7,890/mo
2023 average cost:$7,295/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
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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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 Riley

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Riley

Spring Arbor of Raleigh

5.0
My loved one was a resident at Spring Arbor of Raleigh until they had a fire recently, which unfortunately displaced most of the residents. The staff at this facility was great. My loved one really liked the place. I liked it too, from my very first visit. Everything was great about my loved ...
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Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest

5.0
The best part of Hillside is the Resthome Assist Living. They really love the residents. The whole staff is loving: [name removed] the manager, The 2 Twanda’s are awesome nurses, [name removed] the bath aide, [name removed] at night.. Those women make Hillside worth having a parent there. The ...
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Lawndale Manor in Garner, NC

4.4
I would recommend this community to others. The community is very good at communicating with family and keeping them updated with any changes

Riley nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riley, 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 Riley 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 Riley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riley, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riley 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 Riley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riley, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riley 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 Riley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riley, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Riley 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 Riley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riley, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riley 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 Riley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riley, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir, Brookdale Wake Forest and Zebulon House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Riley, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 6 nursing homes facilities near Riley, North Carolina. See the full list.
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