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6 Best Nursing Homes in Varnum, NC
Varnum 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 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Varnum, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Varnum is about $4,396, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 79 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Ash, Makatoka and Mill Branch.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Varnum, NC
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9.6
Review score
44 reviews
Overall, we are very happy with the facility and thankful to have the peace of mind that our mother is in a safe and caring place. My mother's primary complaint is the food quality-and I would agree with...
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.
Person Centered. Service Focused. Passion Driven. Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle is an exceptional new option for Senior Living in southeastern North Carolina. Arbor Landing offers residents Retirement Living with Assisted Services. A unique alternative for seniors, the community combines just the...
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9.5
Review score
31 reviews
What we like the most about TerraBella Southport is the location and size. A nice community and relatively small assisted living facility. We also liked the fact the building was all one level. It made it...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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My father was well taken care of there. They went out of there way to make him feel at home and cared for. The home is older but has gone under a new remodeling. I was very pleased with the way they care...
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.
At Shallotte Assisted Living we offer Private Pay and Medicaid Programs. Also, eighty beds are provided for individuals requiring assistance, but who desire to live as independently as possible. Each resident maintains high level of freedom in a semi-private room while at the same time receiving...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Varnum, NC
The average cost of senior living in Varnum is $4,396 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Waccamaw, NC with an average of $2,883 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Varnum, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Varnum, NC by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Varnum
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Varnum
Shallotte Assisted Living, Inc.
5.0
This is an older community but has undergone many upgrades. The Administrator went out of his way to transition my uncooperative mother. She now loves it and has many friends. She also can't wait to get back to her new "home" when we take her on outings. I am completely satisfied with the ...
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Spring Arbor of Wilmington
5.0
We have been extremely pleased with the care, attention, and time the caregiver team has devoted to our 94 year old dad. The administration is accessible, attentive, and lead a team of professionals that engage with residents and anticipate their needs. The activity schedule is full and ...
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TerraBella Southport
5.0
We were able to get my grandmother into Terra Bella quickly. Staff is very friendly and helpful. They have taken the time to get to know my grandmother and family members. My grandmother enjoys being there and participating in all the activities. We are very pleased with Terra Bella and highly ...
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Varnum nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Varnum nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Varnum, 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 Varnum 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 Varnum 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
40%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
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
60%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Varnum 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 Varnum 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
40%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Varnum 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 Varnum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Varnum 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 Varnum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Varnum 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 Varnum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, TerraBella Southport and Spring Arbor of Wilmington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Varnum, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 6 nursing homes facilities near Varnum, North Carolina. See the full list.
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