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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Wellington Manor Assisted Living is an exceptional assisted living and intimate-area memory care community in Newport, Tennessee. Nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee on the Pigeon River, Newport is a vibrant city with stunning scenic views, a historic downtown area and an abundance of...
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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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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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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.
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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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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.
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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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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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.
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
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
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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Nellie, NC

The average cost of senior living in Nellie is $3,022 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,098 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nellie, NC vs. nearby cities

Nellie, NC
$2,921/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nellie, NC vs. the state and national average

Nellie, NC
$2,921/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nellie vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$2,921/mo
$4,766/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Nellie, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,795/mo
Studio
$4,395/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nellie, NC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Nellie.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nellie

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nellie

Wellington Manor Assisted Living in Newport, TN

5.0
I am truly impressed with the staff as they have all been very sweet and understanding with us and my Mother. They have went above and beyond when an issue has risen or if we simply have questions. Before we moved her in the facility we looked at several locations in the surrounding counties and ...
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Nellie assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nellie assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nellie, 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 Nellie assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Nellie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nellie, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
5.6%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nellie assisted living

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 Nellie Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nellie, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nellie assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Nellie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nellie, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Nellie assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Nellie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nellie, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nellie assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Nellie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nellie, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
5.6%
46.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
5.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
34%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
5.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
5.6%
46.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nellie

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Nellie protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Wellington Manor Assisted Living, The Hermitage and Chestnut Park Retirement Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Nellie, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 25 assisted living facilities near Nellie, North Carolina. See the full list.

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