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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elizabeth City, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City or another care type is right for you. Browse 127 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Elizabeth City.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Munden Beach, Oakum Creek Estates and Munden Point.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Elizabeth City, NC

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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.
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...
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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: 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.
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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.
Edenton House is an assisted living community located in Edenton, NC. Edenton was the first colonial town of North Carolina & recently voted by Forbes.com as one of America's Prettiest Towns. Edenton House is known for the warm & caring environment you are met with upon entering the...
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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.
Lav'm Adult Residence Lav'm Adult Residence is an assisted living community located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The community is located in a mostly residential area with a few businesses, which creates a quiet, home-like setting for the community's residents without sacrificing nearby conveniences....
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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.
Whitehurst ManorWhitehurst Manor offers a great assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Chesapeake, VA their home. The city of Chesapeake offers beautiful parks and outdoor space, with opportunities for hiking or just enjoying the weather. The city also offers many museums...
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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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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.
Carebridge Assisted Living Community provides accommodations on both a long term and respite care basis. Daily housekeeping, meal service, social programs and smiling faces are all part of assisted living at Carebridge. The people of Carebridge are skilled in providing personalized care to our...
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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, 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, 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.
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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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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: 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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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Elizabeth City, NC

The average cost of senior living in Elizabeth City is $4,350 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edenton, NC with an average of $3,151 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Elizabeth City, NC, vs. nearby cities

Elizabeth City, NC
$4,350/mo
$3,691/mo
$3,691/mo

Nursing homes costs in Elizabeth City, NC, vs. state and national averages

Elizabeth City, NC
$4,350/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Elizabeth City, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,942/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,350/mo

Nursing homes costs in Elizabeth City, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,704/mo
Studio
$5,528/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,692/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,138/mo

Senior living costs in Elizabeth City vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Elizabeth City, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElizabeth City, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,350/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,227/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,942/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,281/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Elizabeth City, NC:$4,350/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Elizabeth City, NC:$4,227/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Elizabeth City, NC:$4,942/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Elizabeth City, NC:$4,281/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Elizabeth City, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Elizabeth City and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Elizabeth City, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Elizabeth City have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elizabeth City, NC$6,036/mo$4,970/mo+21.4%
North Carolina$5,393/mo$5,051/mo+6.8%
National$5,314/mo$5,026/mo+5.7%
Elizabeth City, NC
2024 average cost:$6,036/mo
2023 average cost:$4,970/mo
Percent change:+21.4%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,393/mo
2023 average cost:$5,051/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,314/mo
2023 average cost:$5,026/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elizabeth City

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elizabeth City

Karolwood Gardens Norfolk

4.6
My loved one was previously a resident at Karolwood Gardens Norfolk and the overall experience was great for her at this facility. The staff, care services and friendliness were all great. The cleanliness, meals and activities were good. Based on our experience, I would recommend Karolwood ...
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The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC in Franklin, VA

5.0
Our overall experience has been a 5 across the board. They all have been very welcoming and helpful during mom's transition to assisted living. The food selections have been great to see because mom is getting the proper nutrition she needs. The staff did a great job getting mom evaluated for ...
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Bay Lake Community in Virginia Beach, VA

5.0
They truly care about their residents at Bay Lake. It is hard to move your loved one into a community but they have made us feel so relieved with the compassion they have shown. Mom seems to have actually improved since moving here and we are very happy with our decision.

Elizabeth City nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elizabeth City nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City 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
40.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City 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
39.2%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City 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
24.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
24.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
0.5%
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Arden Courts of VA Beach, Acclaim at East Beach and Bay Lake Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elizabeth City, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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