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10 Best Nursing Homes in Stony Fork, NC

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Stony Fork 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 38 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Stony Fork, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Stony Fork is about $4,493, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 139 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Stony Fork, 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.
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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Stony Fork, NC

The average cost of senior living in Stony Fork is $4,493 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Stony Fork, NC, vs. nearby cities

Stony Fork, NC
$4,493/mo
$4,467/mo

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

Stony Fork, NC
$4,493/mo
U.S. national average
$4,982/mo

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

$5,787/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,493/mo

Nursing homes costs in Stony Fork, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,825/mo
Studio
$6,162/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,756/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,469/mo

Senior living costs in Stony Fork 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: Stony Fork, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStony Fork, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,493/mo$4,603/mo$4,982/mo
Assisted Living$4,226/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,787/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,561/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Stony Fork, NC:$4,493/mo
North Carolina:$4,603/mo
U.S.:$4,982/mo
Assisted Living
Stony Fork, NC:$4,226/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Stony Fork, NC:$5,787/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Stony Fork, NC:$3,561/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Stony Fork, NC, over time

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

Stony Fork, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Stony Fork, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Stony Fork 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
Stony Fork, NC$6,259/mo$6,560/mo-4.6%
North Carolina$5,780/mo$5,393/mo+7.2%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Stony Fork, NC
2024 average cost:$6,259/mo
2023 average cost:$6,560/mo
Percent change:-4.6%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,780/mo
2023 average cost:$5,393/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 Stony Fork

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Stony Fork

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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Arbor Terrace of Asheville

5.0
We've been so pleased with Arbor Terrace. Mom is thriving in memory care there. Highly recommend! We picked this community because the facility was beautifully decorated and appointed, and we were very impressed with the staff. There is a large , well landscaped outdoor garden which was ...
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Cedar Mountain House in Brevard, NC

5.0
My sister and I absolutely love all the staff at Cedar Mountain House. They are always very friendly and welcoming and take excellent care of our Mom. We were very thankful to find a place for her after her fall. She has Alzheimer’s and think she has always lived there and they are her lifelong ...
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Stony Fork nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stony Fork nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stony Fork, 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 Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
3.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
6.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
6.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
13.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
3.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trinity View Retirement Community, Brookdale Asheville Overlook and Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Stony Fork, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 38 nursing homes facilities near Stony Fork, North Carolina. See the full list.
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