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10 Best Nursing Homes in Alexander, NC
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Alexander nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Alexander, NC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Alexander or another care type is right for you. Browse 30 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Alexander.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Paint Gap, Cane and Price Creek.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Paint Gap, Cane and Price Creek.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Alexander, NC
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My loved one was a resident at Mars Hill Manor. We loved the staff. They were very friendly and were great about taking my Mom to meals and tried to get her to go to activities. We wished we had moved her...
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.
Mars Hill Manor is a special place, unlike any other community option in WNC. Located just 15 minutes from Asheville, the town of Mars Hill offers beautiful mountain views and charm only a college town can offer. With 56 apartments, our community sets a higher standard for spacious, residential...
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I liked the place and would have kept her there but she said she didn't like it. There were always activities and she did a lot of walking to stay active. I only worried about her getting enough to drink...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Reynolds MountainIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Asheville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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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
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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
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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
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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: 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.
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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
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.
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,...
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
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
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: 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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Alexander, NC
The average cost of senior living in Alexander is $4,334 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alexander, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alexander
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alexander
Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC
4.0
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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Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC
5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.
Brookdale Asheville Overlook
4.0
Mom only had one week at Brookdale. She had a mini stroke or episode that made us take her to the hospital. They did not want her back at Brookdale because they didn't have the care she needed so we moved her into a skilled nursing facility. She really liked Brookdale for that week so I would ...
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Alexander nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alexander nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alexander, 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 Alexander 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 Alexander 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
17.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
17.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
4.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.6%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
4.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alexander 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 Alexander Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alexander, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
4.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
4.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
8.7%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alexander 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 Alexander 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
8.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
8.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alexander 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 Alexander communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
8.7%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alexander 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 Alexander offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
8.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
8.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
4.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mars Hill Manor, Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills and Harmony at Reynolds Mountain are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Alexander, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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