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10 Best Nursing Homes in East Fork, NC

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East Fork 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 49 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in East Fork, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in East Fork is about $4,118, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 337 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near East Fork, NC

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Last Updated: 7/26/25
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Photo of The Gardens of Hendersonville
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.
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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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Photo of Maggie Manor
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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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 East Fork, NC

The average cost of senior living in East Fork is $4,118 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.

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

East Fork, NC
$4,118/mo
$3,852/mo
$4,565/mo

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

East Fork, NC
$4,118/mo
U.S. national average
$4,957/mo

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

$4,607/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,118/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,162/mo
Studio
$5,420/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,290/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,833/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in East Fork over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in East Fork

Recent reviews for nursing homes in East Fork

Cedar Mountain House in Brevard, NC

5.0
My sister and I absolutely love all the staff at Cedar Mountain House. They are always very friendly and welcoming and take excellent care of our Mom. We were very thankful to find a place for her after her fall. She has Alzheimer’s and think she has always lived there and they are her lifelong ...
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Viva Senior Living at Easley

5.0
I can't think of anything to complain about. It's a nice modern building. Moving her in was easy. Great Staff, would recommend.

The Willows of Easley

5.0
My brother & sister got her moved her in on a Sunday and according to them everything went smoothly. Mom says that she really enjoys her apartment. [name removed] the Maint Manager came and set her tv channels & WiFi up. She says they come & clean the apartment once a week. Where her apartment ...
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East Fork nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Fork nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Fork, 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 East Fork 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 East Fork 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
39.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.8%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.8%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.4%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.8%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
17.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Fork 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 East Fork Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Fork, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.4%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Fork 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 East Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Fork, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in East Fork 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 East Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Fork, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Fork 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 East Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Fork, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Willows of Easley, Heritage Hills Senior Living and Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near East Fork, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 49 nursing homes facilities near East Fork, North Carolina. See the full list.

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