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10 Best Nursing Homes in Walnut Creek, NC

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Walnut Creek 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 81 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Walnut Creek, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Walnut Creek is about $4,508, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 697 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Creeches Mill, Raynor Town and Princeton.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Walnut Creek, NC

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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.
New Bern House Assisted Living and Memory Care is a highly regarded senior living community in a desirable location in NC. Whether for you or a loved one, New Bern House offers a caring atmosphere, active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Bern House,...
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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.
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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
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.
Lee's Long Term Care Facility has been in business for 35 years. We are a family owned business and we live on the premises and are always available if needed. We are located in Southern Wake Co. We are as some people say "out in the country." Our facility is licensed for 65 beds. We offer...
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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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Walnut Creek, NC

The average cost of senior living in Walnut Creek is $4,508 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seven Springs, NC with an average of $4,508 per month.

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

Walnut Creek, NC
$4,508/mo
U.S. national average
$5,853/mo

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

$5,870/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,508/mo

Nursing homes costs in Walnut Creek, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,640/mo
Private
$4,796/mo

Senior living costs in Walnut Creek 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: Walnut Creek, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalnut Creek, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,508/mo$4,827/mo$5,853/mo
Assisted Living$5,085/mo$6,351/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,870/mo$7,472/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,574/mo$3,532/mo
Nursing Homes
Walnut Creek, NC:$4,508/mo
North Carolina:$4,827/mo
U.S.:$5,853/mo
Assisted Living
Walnut Creek, NC:$5,085/mo
North Carolina:$6,351/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Walnut Creek, NC:$5,870/mo
North Carolina:$7,472/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Walnut Creek, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,574/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Walnut Creek, NC, over time

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

Walnut Creek, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Walnut Creek, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Walnut Creek 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 average 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
Walnut Creek, NC$5,515/mo$5,455/mo+1.1%
North Carolina$6,207/mo$5,741/mo+8.1%
National$6,055/mo$5,772/mo+4.9%
Walnut Creek, NC
2024 average cost:$5,515/mo
2023 average cost:$5,455/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,207/mo
2023 average cost:$5,741/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,055/mo
2023 average cost:$5,772/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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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 Walnut Creek

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Walnut Creek

Cypress Glen in Greenville, NC

5.0
I'd like to thank the Cypress Glen Community (staff and residents) who have made my mother's first year there so special! Relocating to her new home in Greenville (especially during a pandemic) one year ago went very well. Our family (including Mom) have been pleased with the care she's received ...
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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.

Lighthouse Village in Jacksonville, NC

4.2
Our families experience was for only about two weeks before our loved one pased, but the staff members we encountered were very friendly. The location of the community is probably our number one factor for choosing this community. Unfortunately, our loved one was not able to participate in any ...
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Walnut Creek nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walnut Creek nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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
42%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.1%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walnut Creek, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walnut Creek, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walnut Creek, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.6%
0.4%
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Navion of Goldsboro, Eagles Pointe and Spring Arbor of Kinston are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Walnut Creek, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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