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9 Best Nursing Homes in Cleveland County, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Cleveland County 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 Cleveland County, 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 Cleveland County or another care type is right for you. Browse 9 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Cleveland County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Boiling Springs, Washburn and Ora.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Cleveland County, NC

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Photo of Navion of Shelby
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33 Floor plans available
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10 reviews
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Navion turned out to be a perfect fit for my mother. She has transitioned into the friendly little community there easier than expected. The apartment she has is a good size for her, and the facility is...
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.
Quality Care You Can Count OnIf you’re ready to move into an exceptionally warm and welcoming assisted living community in Shelby, North Carolina where you can enjoy spacious and comfortable accommodations, wonderful company and personalized care plans that provide you with quality care you can...
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Things could be improved but they have been very good about some important things. The hall smells of urine more often. The other areas seem clean enough. Again, staff changes lately but they are super nice...
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.
Situated in beautiful Shelby, known as “the City of Pleasant Living,” our warm, relaxing assisted living single-story community is known for down-home cooking, family get-togethers and lots of fellowship. Senior residents enjoy Terrabella of Shelby’s welcoming environment; engaged and friendly...
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My first time touring this facility [Removed], the director, is very friendly and hospitable. The entire staff from what I have seen is very good. They do a great job as well keeping the place clean and...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Cleveland House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Cleveland House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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I have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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.
Photo of Century Care For Shelby
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, 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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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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Cleveland County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cleveland County is $3,903 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lawndale, NC with an average of $3,629 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cleveland County, NC vs. nearby counties

Cleveland County, NC
$3,903/mo
$4,301/mo
$4,218/mo

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

Cleveland County, NC
$3,903/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cleveland County vs. other types of senior living

$4,884/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,903/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Cleveland County, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$5,710/mo
Studio
$4,692/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,298/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Cleveland County over time

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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 Cleveland County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cleveland County

Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

5.0
Carolina Care Retirement Community is very clean and maintained. A great value for the price. The other nearby residents are friendly and quiet. The staff has been very helpful from the time we requested information through now. The housekeeping staff is efficient, dependable and trustworthy. ...
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Terrace Ridge Assisted Living in Gastonia, NC

4.5
Naturally there is a staffing shortage but the staff members are trying their best and the staff we have met are very friendly. Our loved one is very happy there, the value is worth it because she is getting all the attention and care she needs. It has been excellent. The meals are not the best, ...
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TerraBella Shelby

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at TerraBella Shelby and overall I would say that things are good. The move in process was pretty smooth. The staff are super nice and welcoming. Communication with the family could be better, but it is okay. The value for cost is not so great as families are ...
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Cleveland County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cleveland County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cleveland County, 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 Cleveland County 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 Cleveland County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cleveland County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cleveland County 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 Cleveland County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cleveland County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cleveland County 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 Cleveland County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cleveland County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cleveland County 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 Cleveland County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cleveland County, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cleveland County 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 Cleveland County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cleveland County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside of Gastonia, Brookdale Robinwood and Henderson Care Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cleveland County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Cleveland County, North Carolina. See the full list.

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