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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sawmills, NC
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Sawmills nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Sawmills, NC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Sawmills or another care type is right for you. Browse 11 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Sawmills.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rockdale, Wisemans View and Cedar Valley.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Rockdale, Wisemans View and Cedar Valley.
Nursing homes facilities near Sawmills, NC
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8.9
Review score
12 reviews
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!
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.
Magnificent Care in the Blue Ridge MountainsTucked into a quiet corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a community where you can trade the hassles and chores that come along with life at home for a resort-style life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. We are a...
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Brookdale Falling Creek is a wonderful place. The entire staff has been so friendly, honest and truly care for all the residents. They constantly keep us informed of all that is going on in the facility....
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.
Savor the Golden YearsWhen you decide to move into our assisted living community in Hickory, North Carolina, you’re doing more than relocating to a new home. You’re embarking on a brand new adventure riddled with warm and friendly neighbors, a wonderfully diverse activity calendar and...
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The first impression was excellent. Everyone smiled and was very pleasant. We were given the tour and loved the place which made us bring my mom up to see it. She fell in love with the place and the room...
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.
Grace Village Assited Living and Memory CareGrace Village is conveniently located on River Bend Drive in one of Granite Falls vibrant, prestigious neighborhoods. Grace Village is convenient to nearby shops that provide a variety and style to satisfy your most pressing needs or most capricious...
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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.
Brockford Inn has been providing elder care to our local community for over 40 years. Our staff has an equal amount of experience working with the geriatric population suffering from dementia, mental challenges, and being homeless. We are a family owned company, located in Granite Falls, NC. Our...
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.
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: 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.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Sawmills, NC
The average cost of senior living in Sawmills is $3,700 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen Alpine, NC with an average of $3,431 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sawmills, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sawmills, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sawmills
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sawmills
TerraBella Newton
4.3
We feel very good about our decision to place Dad there. We have found the staff to be very helpful and attentive to his needs. They show kindness and patience with all the residents. I'm not sure they do activities with him, but that may be because my mother is there visiting most days. He ...
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Brookdale Falling Creek in Hickory, NC
5.0
I visited Brookdale Falling Creek and loved the feeling that I got when I walked through the door. Couldn't help but notice the smiles on the residents and staff faces. It really gives off a super home-like feel and the apartments are very nice. No smells and very clean.
Brookdale Hickory Northeast
5.0
The staff was attentive, engaging, and genuinely cared. They went above and beyond making this a place my dad would be comfortable. The place is warm and friendly. They care about details and people.
Sawmills nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sawmills nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sawmills, 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 Sawmills 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 Sawmills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sawmills, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sawmills 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 Sawmills Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sawmills, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
5.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sawmills 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 Sawmills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sawmills, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sawmills 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 Sawmills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sawmills, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Sawmills 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 Sawmills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heritage Care of Conover, Brookdale Lenoir and Brookdale Falling Creek are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sawmills, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Sawmills, North Carolina. See the full list.
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