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10 Best Nursing Homes in Rockdale, NC

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Rockdale 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 264 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Rockdale, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Rockdale is about $4,363, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2973 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Rockdale, NC

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My mom and I needed in home help after she fell and broke her shoulder. This was our first time with using an in home facility and we could not have been more pleased. We had an awesome caretaker and never...
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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.
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 have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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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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My Mother was admitted to Autumn Care of Cornelius for rehab after a hospitalization in early April of 2016. She passed in mid June and spent all her remaining days there with the exception of about 7 days...
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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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The food is good, she loves the food. The menu is good, they have people waiting in the dining room to help with anything they can. The head administrator keeps nice seasonal decorations up and gives...
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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 was here for rehab but she refused everything, the next day after she got there, they were trying to get her to do physical therapy, but that was also when they gave her some medication that had...
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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 would like to sincerely express my appreciation and gratitude for the excellent care I received from everyone at Olde Knox Commons Skilled Nursing Facility. Thank you isn’t enough, I wish I could send a...
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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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While I was there the staff was just very pleasant. I felt comfortable when I first went in. After meeting everybody the experience was okay and I'd didn't have any complaints about anybody there.
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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.
Magnolia Manor of Rock Hill provides individualized skilled nursing and rehabilitation care to promote residents’ independence, wellness, and peace of mind. Our interdisciplinary team develops each care plan to meet your specific goals, whether those involve returning home or maintaining high...
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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 husband has been using the therapy services at Magnolia Manor. Those seem to be good for him. I can tell a difference in him since he has started using them he now has more energy, and he is up and about....
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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.
Magnolia Manor of Spartanburg offers families care options that give peace of mind while supporting independence. Our skilled nursing services are designed to address the individual needs of every patient. We offer both short-term therapy stays and long-term care to meet your family’s needs in a...
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We're very happy with White Oak Manor, I'd give them top marks across the board. The facility is nice looking, well kept, and clean, and the staff is friendly and take excellent care of the residents.
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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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The facility is hard to get a hold of when you are calling in. My MIL is happy there. They just hired a bunch of new staff so they are still learning and it's a little harder to get questions answered if...
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.
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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.
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This is a hospital type room, and a hospital environment. They are attentive and have been really good to her. They are clean and it doesn't smell bad. There isn't a good private place to sit and visit, or...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Heath House is a senior living community located in Lincolnton, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Heath House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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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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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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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.
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.
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...

Cost of nursing homes in Rockdale, NC

The average cost of senior living in Rockdale is $4,363 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,452 per month.

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

Rockdale, NC
$4,363/mo
$3,787/mo
$3,975/mo

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

Rockdale, NC
$4,363/mo
U.S. national average
$4,991/mo

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

$4,806/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,363/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,486/mo
Studio
$5,327/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,204/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,521/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,528/mo

Senior living costs in Rockdale 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: Rockdale, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRockdale, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,363/mo$4,606/mo$4,991/mo
Assisted Living$4,258/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$4,806/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living$3,462/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Nursing Homes
Rockdale, NC:$4,363/mo
North Carolina:$4,606/mo
U.S.:$4,991/mo
Assisted Living
Rockdale, NC:$4,258/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Rockdale, NC:$4,806/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Rockdale, NC:$3,462/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Rockdale, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Rockdale 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
Rockdale, NC$5,622/mo$5,190/mo+8.3%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Rockdale, NC
2024 average cost:$5,622/mo
2023 average cost:$5,190/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
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 Rockdale

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rockdale

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!

Eden Terrace of Spartanburg

5.0
This is a great facility! Eden Terrace staff is friendly and very caring, very responsive to the needs of their residents. It is a friendly and well cared for facility. I would definitely recommend!

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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Rockdale nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockdale nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockdale, 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 Rockdale 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 Rockdale 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
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.9%
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.6%
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Rockdale 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 Rockdale 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
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4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rockdale 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 Rockdale 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
21.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Rockdale 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 Rockdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.5%
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rockdale 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 Rockdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Morningside of Gastonia and Sunrise of Providence are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Rockdale, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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