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10 Best Nursing Homes in Tar Heel, NC

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Tar Heel 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 60 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Tar Heel, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Tar Heel is about $4,899, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 321 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Bethany Crossroads, Skibo and Stedman.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Tar Heel, NC

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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.
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.
Photo of Dayspring of Wallace
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Tar Heel, NC

The average cost of senior living in Tar Heel is $4,899 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dublin, NC with an average of $4,812 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Tar Heel, NC, vs. state and national averages

Tar Heel, NC
$4,899/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Tar Heel, NC, vs. other senior living options

$6,438/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,899/mo

Nursing homes costs in Tar Heel, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,801/mo
Private
$5,099/mo

Senior living costs in Tar Heel 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: Tar Heel, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTar Heel, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,899/mo$4,826/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$4,374/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,438/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,449/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Tar Heel, NC:$4,899/mo
North Carolina:$4,826/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Tar Heel, NC:$4,374/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Tar Heel, NC:$6,438/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Tar Heel, NC:$3,449/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Tar Heel

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Tar Heel

TerraBella Southern Pines

4.6
They have good staff and caregivers here. The care my loved one is receiving is great! The staff truly care about my loved one and for their health and this is important to the family. There are somethings that can be frustrating as they don't have enough staff to man the secure door to let ...
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Red Springs Assisted Living

4.7
The Red Springs Assisted Living is one of the best places. The affordability makes it great. The people that work there are awesome. They are friendly and helpful. My father seems to love the food there. The communication with the staff has been good. It's very easy to communicate with them. The ...
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Hope Arbor of Loris

5.0
Everyone that works there from top to bottom is excellent. We haven't had any complaints so far. We have been very happy with them.

Tar Heel nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tar Heel nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tar Heel, 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 Tar Heel 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 Tar Heel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tar Heel, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Tar Heel 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 Tar Heel Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tar Heel, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tar Heel 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 Tar Heel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tar Heel, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Tar Heel 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 Tar Heel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tar Heel, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tar Heel 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 Tar Heel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tar Heel, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.7%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.3%
0.4%
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