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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sweetwater, NC
Sweetwater 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 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Sweetwater, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Sweetwater is about $4,370, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 15 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Ingalls, Spear and Three Mile.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Sweetwater, NC
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The staff are professional and personable, friendly and helpful! Room size is great for my husband, it is a single room, he does not have a roommate.
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.
Situated in the hills of Boone, North Caroline, lies our beautiful home, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Our senior living facility is only two miles from Watauga Medical Center and many primary care physicians. Your loved ones can enjoy exquisite mountain views while living stress free in our...
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3 star
40%
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Sweetwater, NC
The average cost of senior living in Sweetwater is $4,370 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spruce Pine, NC with an average of $3,444 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sweetwater, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sweetwater, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sweetwater vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Sweetwater, NC by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sweetwater
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sweetwater
Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone, NC
4.4
We absolutely love the staff and how they take care of Dad. However, we have not been pleased with the food. The cooking staff has changed multiple times since he moved there. We have also noticed that his room is clean on the surface but not in "unseen" places like under the beds. We also ...
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The Heritage of Sugar Mountain in Newland, NC
3.4
It was a very good placement.
My son who lives there, he doesn't require a lot of care. He takes care of himself. If it was someone who was bedridden I couldn't judge that, but for him, I'd tell people it was a very good placement.
Forest Ridge in West Jefferson, NC
4.7
We chose Forest Ridge because it came recommended to us. I called several places and when I called this facility, they said they had nurses on staff and would be able to deal with any of his medical needs instead of just sending him to the hospital. They also said eventually when he needed ...
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Sweetwater nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sweetwater nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sweetwater, 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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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
20%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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
20%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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
20%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living, The Heritage of Sugar Mountain and Forest Ridge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sweetwater, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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