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10 Best Nursing Homes in Blades, NC
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Blades 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 Blades, 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 Blades or another care type is right for you. Browse 50 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Blades.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Havelock Station, Emerald Isle and Ocean.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Blades, NC
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Cost of nursing homes in Blades, NC
The average cost of senior living in Blades is $3,965 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vandemere, NC with an average of $3,590 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Blades
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Blades
Navion of New Bern
3.6
The place has been recently painted, the people are very nice, it feels personal because everyone knows your name, but the meals are lacking. Food is my mother’s main complaint. Most things are prepackaged, canned, processed, sugary or unappetizing. The facility is not to capacity, and so they ...
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Carteret Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care in Morehead City, NC
5.0
We were very pleased how Carteret Landing served my Grandmother. We rally like the family atmosphere and really took time with my grandmother and her mobility issues. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we had.
Lighthouse Village in Jacksonville, NC
4.2
Our families experience was for only about two weeks before our loved one pased, but the staff members we encountered were very friendly. The location of the community is probably our number one factor for choosing this community. Unfortunately, our loved one was not able to participate in any ...
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Blades nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blades nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blades, 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 Blades 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 Blades 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
32.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Blades 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 Blades 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
35.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blades 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 Blades 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
7.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Blades 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 Blades communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
3.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blades 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 Blades offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Home Place of New Bern and Carteret Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Blades, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 50 nursing homes facilities near Blades, North Carolina. See the full list.
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