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10 Best Nursing Homes in Saint John, NC

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Saint John 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 Saint John, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Saint John is about $4,811, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 158 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Kingsdale, South Quay and Delaware.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Saint John, NC

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Last Updated: 9/18/26
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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.
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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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.
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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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
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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.
Edenton House is an assisted living community located in Edenton, NC. Edenton was the first colonial town of North Carolina & recently voted by Forbes.com as one of America's Prettiest Towns. Edenton House is known for the warm & caring environment you are met with upon entering the...
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Williamston House is an assisted living community located in Williamston, NC. Williamston is in eastern Carolina's own beautiful bayou. It is known for its charming towns and rural back-roads and historical ties. Williamston House prides themselves on their family oriented team. Their primary...
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hampton Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hampton Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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: 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.
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: 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.
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
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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
Photo of Tidewater Cove, Operated by Western Tidewater CSB
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Lake Prince Woods
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.
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.
Photo of Heritage Care of Elizabeth City
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.
Photo of Brekenridge Retirement Center
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Saint John, NC

The average cost of senior living in Saint John is $4,811 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aulander, NC with an average of $4,774 per month.

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

Saint John, NC
$4,811/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$6,798/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,811/mo

Nursing homes costs in Saint John, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,948/mo
Private
$5,015/mo

Senior living costs in Saint John 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: Saint John, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint John, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,811/mo$4,826/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,834/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,798/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Saint John, NC:$4,811/mo
North Carolina:$4,826/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Saint John, NC:$5,834/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Saint John, NC:$6,798/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Saint John, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Saint John, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Saint John 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.

Saint John, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Saint John, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Saint John 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 average 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
Saint John, NC$5,993/mo$5,749/mo+4.3%
North Carolina$6,311/mo$5,876/mo+7.4%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Saint John, NC
2024 average cost:$5,993/mo
2023 average cost:$5,749/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,311/mo
2023 average cost:$5,876/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Saint John

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Saint John

Barclay House of Tarboro

4.6
Very happy living at The Fountains at the Albemarle. All residents are very friendly at The Albemarle. Food could improve sometimes. The staff at The Fountains at The Albemarle are very friendly and courteous.

Vintage Inn Retirement Community in Williamston, NC

4.1
I am happy with the care that is given here. The staff has a good relationship with my mom. The community is clean. They offer a nice menu. They do have activities to offer to those who can participate. We would recommend this community to other families.

The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC in Franklin, VA

5.0
Our overall experience has been a 5 across the board. They all have been very welcoming and helpful during mom's transition to assisted living. The food selections have been great to see because mom is getting the proper nutrition she needs. The staff did a great job getting mom evaluated for ...
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Saint John nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint John nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint John, 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 Saint John 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 Saint John that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Saint John, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.7%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.8%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Saint John 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 Saint John Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saint John, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saint John 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 Saint John partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint John, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint John 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 Saint John communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint John, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10.9%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint John 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 Saint John offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint John, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.4%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.2%
0.4%
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Navion of Rocky Mount, Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount and Brookdale Elizabeth City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Saint John, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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