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Unaka 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 90 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Unaka, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Unaka is about $4,158, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 737 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Unaka, NC

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My Mother has been at StoryPoint for 11 months. I can't say enough about this facility. We needed a place ASAP and we were so blessed they had one room open. Since she has been there I don't have to worry...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Knoxville West! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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9.5
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9.5
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My mom and dad recently moved into Brookdale at Sandy Springs. They were not intending to move but life required the change. To say that my mom and dad are happy is an understatement. They have so many...
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.
Home Sweet HomeCommunity events and programs are an integral part of life here at our assisted living and memory care community in the beautiful town of Maryville, Tennessee. Surrounded by beautiful common rooms and spacious accommodations, you can savor everything life has to offer while we...
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9.5
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The key to our opinion of The Neighborhood is its staff. The director of the memory care unit [name removed] an incredible job. She organizes multiple activities both for physical and mental stimulation. She...
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.
The Neighborhood at Tellico Village is a charming senior living community located in Loudon, a bustling town in the Eastern part of the state, 33 miles southwest of Knoxville, in Loudon County. We offer 24-hour nursing available on-site, assisted living and memory / Alzheimer's care. Step inside...
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My mom has dementia and our family members cared for mom after dad passed away for almost a year and a half. As her dementia progressed she needed more and more care 24/7. We were overwhelmed that’s when...
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.
Where Life Is GoodNo matter where your family member is on life’s journey, you can have peace of mind that they will love living here at our memory care community in Cleveland, Tennessee. Our warm and friendly care team will meet them right where they are, walking alongside them with...
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They had excellent reviews and the location was a perfect fit. I remember [name removed] stopped and interacted with the residents while she was taking us on a tour, and it was clear that the residents were...
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.
With the serenity of the Great Smoky Mountains nearby and southern hospitality abound, TerraBella Athens is an ideal location for those looking for quality assistance with their daily routine, while still remaining close to nature. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each...
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Garden Plaza Cleveland gets a rating of five, activities and personnel are top drawer, excellent. Cleaning is great. Facility is great.. Physical Therapy and speech therapy are great. Menu is good, but not...
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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The staff is great and very caring and they make sure all their patients are taken care of. My Mom, [name removed], is out there and she loves it. Plus, I'm less than 5 min from my house to her in case of an...
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.
At Asbury Place Maryville, our senior assisted living services will provide you with just the right amount of care and support. Get back to spending your time with family and friends having fun, and not running errands. Let our caring, dedicated team of associates and assisted living services...
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Mom receives excellent care and the staff is great. The activities keep her active and involved. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale Browns Creek to other families.
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.
A Place to Call HomeIf you are eager to exchange the hedge clippers and laundry basket for a carefree retirement full of exciting activities and genuine friendships, you are going to love living at our assisted living community. Nestled in a beautiful building in Maryville, Tennessee, you can...
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I would recommend to others. It is a very nice facility that feels more like a nice hotel than it does an institution. Most of the other places we visited felt and smelled like hospitals. Very depressing....
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Knoxville is a beautiful community located in the mountains of Knoxville, Tennessee. We offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care- where our residents enjoy the comforts of home with the opportunity to get to know their neighbors. Truewood team members have...
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5 on all categories. We couldn't be more pleased! The caregivers are so sweet and considerate, there are a multitude of activities (though my MIL doesn't participate in many yet), & many activities involve...
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.
Located near Interstate 75, Morningside of Cleveland is a community of neighbors, each with a lifetime of experiences to share. It is more than a place to live it is a place for living! We offer all the comforts of home combined with individualized assistance. Our Healthy Generation philosophy is...
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Photo of Clover Hill Senior Living
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5+. Clover Hill was a prayer answered after dealing with [community name removed] . Skip, administrator and his personnel go above and beyond for the resident care. My mother and all the residents are...
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.
Clover Hill Senior Living | Maryville is a state-of-the-art 26,000 square-foot assisted living community. We also offer Alzheimer and dementia care in a secure environment. Nestled in a private, pastoral setting, the surroundings echo the natural beauty of Blount County. The land surrounding the...
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Close to where I live and work and the price was within my mother's budget. The facility is clean and well kept. The staff is friendly and accommodating. My mom is happy there!
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.
This newly renovated senior living community offers Independent and Assisted Living options within 6 spaciously designed Villas for apartment-style living. At South Knoxville Senior Living, we redefine senior living. Our apartment-style Villas liberate residents from the burdens and expenses of...
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44 Floor plans available
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The lady who runs the place by the name of Savannah is wonderful. I was able to find a very large apartment for my grandparents. Everyone is very kind there and my grandparents really like the food so far....
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.
All the Comforts of HomeIs there anything more frustrating than canceling on your friends because the sink is leaking or declining a social invitation because the laundry is piling up? When you decide to move into our assisted living community, you never have to worry about missing out on fun...
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55 Floor plans available
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Such caring people. They go above and beyond for there residents. My uncle has had alot of health issues since moving in and they make sure to keep an eye on him and keep me informed
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.
Proudly serving the Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Jasper, & North Georgia area since 2009, Oaks at Ellijay (formerly known as Cameron Hall) is honored to offer our residents more than just a place to live; we provide the comfort and love of home. With over 70 years of combined experience in senior...
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My mother has lived at Northshore Heights for one year and four months now, and I could not feel more comfortable with her care. NSH is not only a beautiful facility, but the heart of its staff fills up the...
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.
Northshore Heights is the first development of its kind in West Knoxville. It includes 68 suites and apartments available for assisted living, plus an additional dedicated wing for residents needing specialized care for memory loss. The complex is located on seven park-like acres off Northshore...
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The admin staff has been supportive and helpful. There is a good deal of turnover in nursing and kitchen staff. The food is plentiful and suits the tastes of most people. Mom's studio is just the right size...
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.
Welcome to Avail Senior Living. Avail's doors opened, in BEAUTIFUL Cleveland, TN, July 9th, 2021 with our Executive Director and Owner, Christopher Beckstrand. Beckstrand's passion shines through every inch of Avail and you be sure to feel it when you come to visit.Only 0.3 miles from the...
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The staff were the best. Accommodations were excellent. I would most definitely recommend them to others who are needing to find a place for their loved one.
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.
We appreciate your interest in Stonehenge Senior Living and would like to tell you a little bit more about Stonehenge. We are a family-owned business and have been in business for over 32 years. Stonehenge has five different buildings and provides family style living to our residents. We limit...
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Rent has gone up over [amount removed]. Need new washers. But I'm sure everyone has had to go up in price. But I'm still very happy with the facility. They feed them plenty, but I'm not around much when...
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.
About us Dahlonega Assisted Living is always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents. Located in Dahlonega, GA, we benefit from and enjoy the breathtaking local surrounding areas. Residents have access to local restaurants, events and other entertainment venues...
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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.
Laurel Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care is where you can maintain an energetic lifestyle and have the right touch of care with the activities of daily living. With designated care partners throughout the community and a balanced variety of activities, outings, exercise, and entertainment...
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Concord Place was so accommodating as we moved my father into his room. It's a really nice place with more room, lighting, and windows than the prior place my father stayed in. The workers have been very...
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.
Everyone who experiences memory loss is unique in their own experience. At Concord Place, we not only understand that, but we are dedicated to understanding how that unique experience impacts each of our residents, tailoring our care in ways that optimize their contact with the world around them....
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Its reputation, the initial walk-thru convinced me that the staff is was capable and caring. The facilities are so clean. The Activities Director is energetic and caring. I would highly recommend Dominion to...
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.
A state-of-the-art, brand new community! Dominion Senior Living of Athens offers assisted living services and memory care to seniors living in Athens, Tennessee. Our community is located on a 10-acre property including a scenic pond, walking path and sensory gardens – which all encourage resident...
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They provide great care and excellent physical therapy for my momma. The nursing care is excellent and the cleanliness is great! The dining experience is very good but she does not like the food, but they do...
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.
Here at Parkside Ellijay, "Our Home Is Your Home" is more than just our motto. It is our approach to providing care to your loved ones in the same caring way we would expect for our own family. We cherish the opportunity to serve you or your loved one's recuperation or long-term care needs. We...
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This is a great community for my husband. He is doing very well here. He really likes that staff that is always attentive to his needs. The meals here are really good. He is happy to be able to participate...
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.
Caring for an older relative suffering from dementia is not an easy task. Turn to a place that has a vast amount of experience dealing with this debilitating disease. Turn to River Oaks Place in Loudon, Tennessee. Your relative will be cared for in comfortable and secure surroundings. River Oaks...
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Our loved one is settling in and acclimating to her recent move to the Franklin House. We love the location and its close proximity to our home. Franklin House is a beautiful place. It is very homey and...
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, Franklin House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Franklin House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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We were fortunate to get Mom in this facility. Some of our family visits daily and at random times, so we get to see the facility for what it is. We find Mom loves it there. The staff is always very...
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.
Traces of Tiger Senior Living Community is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Georgia. We are a one story 24 apartment community with services ranging from independent living through personal care support services and coming soon a dedicated memory care neighborhood. We offer two...

Cost of nursing homes in Unaka, NC

The average cost of senior living in Unaka is $4,158 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ebenezer, NC with an average of $3,106 per month.

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

Unaka, NC
$4,158/mo
$3,598/mo
$3,258/mo

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

Unaka, NC
$4,158/mo
U.S. national average
$5,037/mo

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

$4,736/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,158/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,438/mo
Studio
$5,089/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,569/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,008/mo

Senior living costs in Unaka 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: Unaka, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnaka, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,158/mo$4,603/mo$5,037/mo
Assisted Living$2,708/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$4,736/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$3,677/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Unaka, NC:$4,158/mo
North Carolina:$4,603/mo
U.S.:$5,037/mo
Assisted Living
Unaka, NC:$2,708/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Unaka, NC:$4,736/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Unaka, NC:$3,677/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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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 Unaka

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Unaka

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Unaka nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Unaka nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Unaka, 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 Unaka 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 Unaka that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Unaka, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.1%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Unaka 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 Unaka Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Unaka, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Unaka 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 Unaka partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Unaka, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Unaka 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 Unaka communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Unaka, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Unaka 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 Unaka offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Unaka, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Knoxville West, Brookdale Sandy Springs and The Crossings at Tellico Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Unaka, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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