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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wilkes County, NC
Wilkes County 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 139 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wilkes County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wilkes County is about $4,115, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 810 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
Clemmons Village I is an active and engaging memory care community featuring multiple floor plan options, enticing amenities, and enriching social activities.Here, you can start your days by eating breakfast in the community dining area or sipping coffee in the scenic courtyard. When you need...
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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.
Wexford House is a senior living community located in Denver, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Wexford House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life 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.
Southfork is a senior living community located in Winston Salem, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Southfork we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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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.
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.
At Mooresville, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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: 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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Wilkes County, NC
The average cost of senior living in Wilkes County is $4,115 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granite Falls, NC with an average of $3,426 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wilkes County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wilkes County
Homestead Hills in Winston Salem, NC
5.0
I moved to Homestead Hills in July 2021 after many weeks of researching senior continuing care facilities in North Carolina. I am happy to be residing in a relatively stress-free environment and able to participate and enjoy the many daily activities available to residents. There are also a ...
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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!
Somerset Court of Mocksville
5.0
They really do an excellent job. They deal really well with both the residents and their families. They are very patient and understanding and go out of their way to help out in any way they can. I highly recommend Somerset Court of Mocksville to anyone else who needs a place for their ...
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Wilkes County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilkes County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilkes County, 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 Wilkes County 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 Wilkes County 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
37.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wilkes County 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 Wilkes County 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
36.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilkes County 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 Wilkes County 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
14.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilkes County 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 Wilkes County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilkes County 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 Wilkes County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem, Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir and Brookdale Reynolda Road are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wilkes County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 139 nursing homes facilities near Wilkes County, North Carolina. See the full list.
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