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10 Best Nursing Homes in Chapel Hill, NC
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill, 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 Chapel Hill or another care type is right for you. Browse 28 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Chapel Hill.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Crest, Glenwood and University Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pittsboro, Bynum and Terrells.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Chapel Hill, NC
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9.9
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My loved one is currently a resident at Brookdale Meadowmont and the overall experience has been great so far. The staff is better than great. The food is typical institutional food, I don't like it but our...
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.
At our senior living community in Chapel Hill, N.C., which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, you can be your best possible self. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving assistance for bathing, dressing and medications....
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9.2
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Atria seems like a 5 in all categories so far. At Atria everyone is super friendly and helpful. The facilities are top notch and the food is good with lots of choices. It is very clean, there are a wide...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Atria Southpoint Walk encourages active older adults to spend their time as they wish, knowing everything from housekeeping to cooking and even transportation is handled for them. Our convenient location a short distance from shopping, restaurants, universities and parks, combined with a robust...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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44 reviews
I have a warm, spacious and comfortable room. The staff is patient, helpful, alert and sincere. I feel safe in my environment and well cared for. There is a significant amount of activities geared...
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.
A new home but in old fashioned comfort. Carolina Reserve of Durham is an assisted living community that nurtures independence through the provision of 24 hour assistance to our residents including medication administration, 3 meals per day and snacks daily, personal laundry, exercise program,...
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8.6
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29 reviews
Staff provided support just like they said they would during a challenging time. They provided clarity about costs and services, and readily provided referrals to additional needed services after learning...
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.
We're here to encourage an engaged senior lifestyle in a caring, supportive environment. You'll find dedicated services and comfortable amenities all with an at-home feel. OUR RESIDENTS LIVE worry-free surrounded by good friends and exceptional service. EVERYTHING ABOUT THE ADDISON OF DURHAM SAYS...
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8.4
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35 reviews
I really like their pricing model which is all inclusive. The staff seems very nice and caring every time I visit. They do a lot of different activities each week. I would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Seasons at Southpoint, recently acquired by Five Star Senior Living, opened in July, 2008 as the Triangle's newest memory care community. Our community is specifically designed to meet the needs of our residents. Seasons accomodates residents not only with Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia, but...
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7.7
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20 reviews
Brookdale has taken very good care of my mother. Staff is respectful and kind. It can take a little while to answer call bells but understand they are taking care of many residents with staffing constraints....
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.
Enjoy luxurious senior living in our assisted living community, conveniently located near local shopping, dining, banking and medical facilities in a quiet residential neighborhood in Chapel Hill, N.C. You’ll live comfortably and graciously in our spacious, private apartments and charming,...
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7.6
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40 reviews
We picked them because of the proximity to other family living in the area. Food is sub-par, and is often a major issue. Management had turned over several times, but the place is generally clean and feels...
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.
We're excited to be bringing the best in assisted living and memory care to the Triangle. Chatham Ridge Assisted Living will be located in Polks Village in southern Chapel Hill, just south of the Orange County/Chatham County line. We anticipate opening in December of 2014. What can you expect...
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7.0
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20 reviews
My father is a new resident at Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care. The staff seem very friendly and attentive and seem to work well together. The housekeeping seems good. The meals are not good, but I don't...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our community, a dedicated memory care community located in a quiet residential Chapel Hill, N.C., neighborhood, offers premium care services to seniors with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our innovative care program includes a gentle structure to each day that includes mental and...
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My mother is very happy and has settled in at the Stratford Memory Care Unit. She is flourishing in the smaller environment. In fact, she actually thanked me for moving her to The Stratford. I feel the...
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.
The Stratford is located in the heart of Tarheel Country, yet it is nestled away on three acres of quiet surroundings. The Stratford is a gem that is hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the University and Hospital life, but close enough to be a part of it within minutes. There is a free...
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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.
Crescent Green Assisted Living Community is nestled in the historic city of Carrboro N.C. Our focus is to offer personalized assistance and supportive services while providing compassionate care in a professionally operated facility. At Crescent Green we take assisted living...
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My husband and I believe that life at Galloway Ridge (GR) has met our expectations and gone beyond. The outdoor activity options, as well as the cultural and creative arts programs are exceptional and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
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.
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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.
Carolina Point is a newly renovated, 140-bed, post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility. Our center is in Orange County on the Chapel Hill/Durham line. We are situated in a relaxed and quiet setting just a short distance from Duke and UNC Hospitals. Our state-of-the-art health care...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Chapel Hill, NC
The average cost of senior living in Chapel Hill is $5,715 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burlington, NC with an average of $4,744 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Chapel Hill, NC vs. nearby cities
Chapel Hill, NC
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Chapel Hill, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Chapel Hill, NC by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Chapel Hill over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Chapel Hill
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Chapel Hill
Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC
4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.
HeartFields at Cary
4.6
I'm very satisfied living here, and would recommend it to others. It is quiet and everyone is friendly and helpful.The food is good and my table mates are friendly. We enjoy being together at meal time. I appreciate not being pushed into any particular activity. It is a nice quiet living ...
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Waltonwood - Cary
5.0
The staff was very easy to work with, very sensitive to our needs and very helpful with all the things I may not realize I would need. Communication was excellent and my texts and calls during the process were always answered promptly. It was a difficult move at the time, but now my parents are ...
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Chapel Hill nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chapel Hill nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chapel Hill, 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 Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chapel Hill, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.6%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.2%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chapel Hill, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.1%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chapel Hill, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chapel Hill, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Meadowmont, Spring Arbor of Apex and Sunrise of Cary are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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