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5 Best Nursing Homes in Tar River, NC

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Tar River 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 5 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Tar River, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Tar River is about $5,234, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 9 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Tar River, NC

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Last [date removed], I along with my mother and auntie (who both suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease) visited family members in NC. We determined that caring for them required more than one family member’s...
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Tar River, NC

The average cost of senior living in Tar River is $5,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middleburg, NC with an average of $3,420 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Tar River, NC vs. nearby cities

Tar River, NC
$5,234/mo
$5,576/mo
$5,779/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Tar River, NC vs. the state and national average

Tar River, NC
$5,234/mo
U.S. national average
$4,901/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Tar River vs. other types of senior living

$5,872/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,234/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Tar River, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,050/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,500/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Tar River over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Tar River

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Tar River

The Canterbury House in Roxboro, NC

5.0
We chose Canterbury House because it is very close to our home so it makes it convenient. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. The appearance of the community is just very warm and welcoming. When we visited the community everyone was very welcoming and extremely friendly. We are very ...
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Brookdale Durham

4.9
They are all very friendly and nice. They are sweet to the residents. The cost for the value was better than the others. The facility is kept up very well and is a pleasant place to visit.

TerraBella Northridge in Raleigh, NC

4.8
I researched several places before deciding to choose Terrabella. All places are expensive but I found the cost to be reasonable and the level of care commensurate with the others. It was a difficult transition for my father and they have been extremely patient and kind. They keep me informed of ...
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Tar River nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tar River nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tar River, 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 River 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 River 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
100%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
100%
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
100%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
6.9%
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 Tar River 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 River Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tar River, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
100%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
100%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tar River 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 River 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
100%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
100%
1.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Tar River 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 River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Room service
Room service
100%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Tar River 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 River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
100%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir, Brookdale Durham and Sunrise of North Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Tar River, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 5 nursing homes facilities near Tar River, North Carolina. See the full list.

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