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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shulls Mill, NC

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Shulls Mill 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 131 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Shulls Mill, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shulls Mill is about $4,261, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 634 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shulls Mill, NC

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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.
Piedmont Village at Newton is an assisted living community located in Newton, NC. The city of Newton is located in Catawba County and is home to about 13,000 people. Newton is a small town where residents can enjoy going out for relaxing walks, going to run errands, or relaxing in the comfort of...
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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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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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation - Hillside, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our community provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. To meet the social needs of...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Shulls Mill, NC

The average cost of senior living in Shulls Mill is $4,261 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,452 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Shulls Mill, NC, vs. nearby cities

Shulls Mill, NC
$4,261/mo
$4,526/mo

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

Shulls Mill, NC
$4,261/mo
U.S. national average
$4,983/mo

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

$4,935/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,261/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shulls Mill, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,202/mo
Studio
$5,098/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,304/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,249/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Shulls Mill 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: Shulls Mill, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShulls Mill, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,261/mo$4,603/mo$4,983/mo
Assisted Living$4,299/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,935/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$2,510/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Shulls Mill, NC:$4,261/mo
North Carolina:$4,603/mo
U.S.:$4,983/mo
Assisted Living
Shulls Mill, NC:$4,299/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Shulls Mill, NC:$4,935/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Shulls Mill, NC:$2,510/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shulls Mill, NC, over time

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

Shulls Mill, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Shulls Mill, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shulls Mill 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
Shulls Mill, NC$4,519/mo$4,598/mo-1.7%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Shulls Mill, NC
2024 average cost:$4,519/mo
2023 average cost:$4,598/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
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 Shulls Mill

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shulls Mill

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!

Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Shulls Mill nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shulls Mill nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shulls Mill, 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 Shulls Mill 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 Shulls Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shulls Mill, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shulls Mill 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 Shulls Mill Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shulls Mill, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shulls Mill 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 Shulls Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shulls Mill, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Shulls Mill 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 Shulls Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shulls Mill, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shulls Mill 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 Shulls Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shulls Mill, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
38%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.2%
0.4%
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