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10 Best Nursing Homes in Upper Poplar, NC

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Upper Poplar 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Upper Poplar, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Upper Poplar is about $4,197, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 23 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Upper Poplar, NC

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My mom moved into Christian Assisted Living in March 2024 after a very long search for a memory care. Mom is receiving excellent and loving care while we have continue relief that she is protected and...
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families...
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.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere residents...
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Facility has new Administrator and head of nursing department, who are wonderful. Great changes at Lakebridge.
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: 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.
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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.
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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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Upper Poplar, NC

The average cost of senior living in Upper Poplar is $4,197 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,454 per month.

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

Upper Poplar, NC
$4,197/mo

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

Upper Poplar, NC
$4,197/mo
U.S. national average
$4,958/mo

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

$5,249/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,197/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,913/mo
Studio
$4,901/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,815/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,945/mo

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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 Upper Poplar

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Upper Poplar

Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Brookdale Johnson City

5.0
As soon as you enter the building you get welcome and friendly. They ask if they can help and point you in the direction that you gping.

Family Ministries Retirement and Assisted Living in Limestone, TN

5.0
After being at another assisted living facility we found The John M. Reed Center. My mom felt very much at home here and was very well taken care of. She called it "home." My mom loved the food that was served and the dietary staff asked her if she has special requests. The staff seemed to love ...
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Upper Poplar nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Poplar nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Poplar, 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 Upper Poplar 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 Upper Poplar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Upper Poplar, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
50%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
50%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Upper Poplar 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 Upper Poplar Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upper Poplar, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper Poplar 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 Upper Poplar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upper Poplar, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Poplar 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 Upper Poplar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Poplar, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Poplar 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 Upper Poplar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upper Poplar, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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American House Johnson City, Mars Hill Manor and Brookdale Johnson City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Upper Poplar, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Upper Poplar, North Carolina. See the full list.

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