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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waterville, NC

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Waterville 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 93 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Waterville, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Waterville is about $4,214, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 856 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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, Independent 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.
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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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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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: 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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? short-term help recuperating from an injury or illness? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer's disease? No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean,...
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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.
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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Waterville, NC

The average cost of senior living in Waterville is $4,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waterville, NC vs. nearby cities

Waterville, NC
$4,293/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waterville, NC vs. the state and national average

Waterville, NC
$4,293/mo
U.S. national average
$4,908/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waterville vs. other types of senior living

$4,874/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,293/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Waterville, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,897/mo
Studio
$5,987/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,814/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,587/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Waterville over time

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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 Waterville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waterville

The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN

5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents! The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on. [name removed] (front desk) is wonderful. [name removed] (director) also great. [name removed] (PT) ...
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Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City

5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park in Hendersonville, NC

4.8
I would highly recommend this community. For the money and cost they are the best community around this area for your loved ones. They have activities like games, movie night, church services and more for the residents.

Waterville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterville, 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 Waterville 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 Waterville 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
43%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.9%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waterville 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 Waterville 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
38.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterville 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 Waterville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterville 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 Waterville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterville 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 Waterville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
0.4%
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The Pointe at Lifespring, Wellington Manor Assisted Living and Brookdale Browns Creek are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waterville, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 93 nursing homes facilities near Waterville, North Carolina. See the full list.

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