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10 Best Nursing Homes in Upper Pigeonroost, NC

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Upper Pigeonroost 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 150 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Upper Pigeonroost, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Upper Pigeonroost is about $4,604, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 859 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Upper Pigeonroost, NC

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
River Bend Assisted Living focuses on compassion, community, and tailored care. We are here to give families peace of mind and help seniors feel their best.
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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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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Upper Pigeonroost, NC

The average cost of senior living in Upper Pigeonroost is $4,604 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,512 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Upper Pigeonroost, NC, vs. nearby cities

Upper Pigeonroost, NC
$4,604/mo

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

Upper Pigeonroost, NC
$4,604/mo
U.S. national average
$4,990/mo

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

$4,637/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,604/mo

Nursing homes costs in Upper Pigeonroost, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,753/mo
Studio
$5,419/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,317/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,983/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,478/mo

Senior living costs in Upper Pigeonroost 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: Upper Pigeonroost, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpper Pigeonroost, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,604/mo$4,605/mo$4,990/mo
Assisted Living$4,430/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$4,637/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$3,523/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Nursing Homes
Upper Pigeonroost, NC:$4,604/mo
North Carolina:$4,605/mo
U.S.:$4,990/mo
Assisted Living
Upper Pigeonroost, NC:$4,430/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Upper Pigeonroost, NC:$4,637/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Upper Pigeonroost, NC:$3,523/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Upper Pigeonroost, NC, over time

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

Upper Pigeonroost, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Upper Pigeonroost, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Upper Pigeonroost 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
Upper Pigeonroost, NC$6,235/mo$5,862/mo+6.4%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Upper Pigeonroost, NC
2024 average cost:$6,235/mo
2023 average cost:$5,862/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,910/mo
2023 average cost:$5,456/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Upper Pigeonroost

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Upper Pigeonroost

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Upper Pigeonroost nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Pigeonroost nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Pigeonroost, 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 Upper Pigeonroost 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 Upper Pigeonroost 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
38.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Upper Pigeonroost 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 Upper Pigeonroost 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
35.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper Pigeonroost 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 Upper Pigeonroost partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upper Pigeonroost, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Pigeonroost 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 Upper Pigeonroost communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Pigeonroost, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Pigeonroost 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 Upper Pigeonroost offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upper Pigeonroost, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Rock Springs, Brookdale Bristol and Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Upper Pigeonroost, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 150 nursing homes facilities near Upper Pigeonroost, North Carolina. See the full list.
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