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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mc Dowell County, NC

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Mc Dowell 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 229 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mc Dowell County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mc Dowell County is about $4,162, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1481 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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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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Heath House is a senior living community located in Lincolnton, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Heath 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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Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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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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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.
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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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,...

Cost of nursing homes in Mc Dowell County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mc Dowell County is $4,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ruth, NC with an average of $3,440 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mc Dowell County, NC vs. nearby counties

Mc Dowell County, NC
$4,162/mo
$3,454/mo
$4,785/mo

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

Mc Dowell County, NC
$4,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,957/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mc Dowell County vs. other types of senior living

$4,834/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,162/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Mc Dowell County, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,480/mo
Studio
$5,333/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,890/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,625/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,978/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Mc Dowell County 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 Mc Dowell County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mc Dowell County

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!

Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

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Carolina Care Retirement Community is very clean and maintained. A great value for the price. The other nearby residents are friendly and quiet. The staff has been very helpful from the time we requested information through now. The housekeeping staff is efficient, dependable and trustworthy. ...
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Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

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My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Mc Dowell County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Dowell County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Dowell 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 Mc Dowell 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 Mc Dowell 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
36.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.7%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.3%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.5%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mc Dowell 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 Mc Dowell 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
30.7%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mc Dowell 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 Mc Dowell 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
16.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Dowell 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 Mc Dowell County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Dowell 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 Mc Dowell County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.1%
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