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10 Best Nursing Homes in Thelma, NC

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Thelma 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 57 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Thelma, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Thelma is about $3,947, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 113 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Thelma, NC

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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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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.
Pinewood Manor Assisted Living is an Ahoskie, Hertford County located memory care provider. Thanks to North Carolina's natural beauty and year round mild temperatures, the outdoor common area is a constant reminder of nature's best accomplishments. Also available to residents of this community:...
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Ahoskie House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Ahoskie House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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
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 Thelma, NC

The average cost of senior living in Thelma is $3,947 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Severn, NC with an average of $3,525 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Thelma, NC, vs. nearby cities

Thelma, NC
$3,947/mo
$4,396/mo

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

Thelma, NC
$3,947/mo
U.S. national average
$4,990/mo

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

$4,219/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,947/mo

Nursing homes costs in Thelma, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,519/mo
Studio
$5,643/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,582/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,850/mo

Senior living costs in Thelma 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: Thelma, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThelma, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,947/mo$4,605/mo$4,990/mo
Assisted Living$3,569/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$4,219/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$2,470/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Nursing Homes
Thelma, NC:$3,947/mo
North Carolina:$4,605/mo
U.S.:$4,990/mo
Assisted Living
Thelma, NC:$3,569/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Thelma, NC:$4,219/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Thelma, NC:$2,470/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Thelma, NC, over time

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

Thelma, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Thelma, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Thelma 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
Thelma, NC$4,379/mo$5,844/mo-25.1%
North Carolina$5,684/mo$5,323/mo+6.8%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Thelma, NC
2024 average cost:$4,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,844/mo
Percent change:-25.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,684/mo
2023 average cost:$5,323/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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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 Thelma

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Thelma

Barclay House of Tarboro

4.6
Very happy living at The Fountains at the Albemarle. All residents are very friendly at The Albemarle. Food could improve sometimes. The staff at The Fountains at The Albemarle are very friendly and courteous.

Somerset Court of Rocky Mount

4.3
I was pleasantly surprised to find Somerset to be such a professional yet caring place. The staff, from the director to the maintenance man, has been so helpful, friendly and caring. Our move in day was such an ease. Grandma was pleased to see her new "apartment" as we call it. I feel ...
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Toney Rest Home in Oxford, NC

4.0
The staff was excellent and cared about each resident. For the first time in many years, my mother left her room and engaged with others. She was moved due to my brother thinking the place was too old and worn...though clean. She is now in a brand new assisted living facility in Henderson, and ...
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Thelma nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thelma nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thelma, 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 Thelma 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 Thelma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thelma, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thelma 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 Thelma Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thelma, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thelma 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 Thelma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thelma, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Thelma 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 Thelma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thelma, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thelma 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 Thelma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thelma, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Navion of Rocky Mount, Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount and Hickory Hill Retirement Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Thelma, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 57 nursing homes facilities near Thelma, North Carolina. See the full list.
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