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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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I really liked this community when my loved one lived here. The staff were friendly and the community was kept clean. The food was good. They offer good skilled nursing care. I would recommend taking a look...
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The care that mom receives here is really great. The aides have been just wonderful with me and mom. The food can use some improvement. I think that it just might be because they don't use as fresh of...
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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.
Brookdale Heritage Circle is a dedicated memory care community in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Hendersonville, within easy reach of premium shopping, dining and quality health care, is an exceptional place to spend retirement. Hendersonville is warm and welcoming, with convenient access to the...
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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
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I recently went to The oaks At Sweeten Creek for my rehabilitation after an extended stay at the hospital. The Staff at this facility work really hard to provided services to all of the patients. I was...
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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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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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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
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Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
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Facility has new Administrator and head of nursing department, who are wonderful. Great changes at Lakebridge.
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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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Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Elk Shoal, NC

The average cost of senior living in Elk Shoal is $4,264 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,312 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Elk Shoal, NC, vs. nearby cities

Elk Shoal, NC
$4,264/mo
$4,569/mo

Nursing homes costs in Elk Shoal, NC, vs. state and national averages

Elk Shoal, NC
$4,264/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Elk Shoal, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,768/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,264/mo

Nursing homes costs in Elk Shoal, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,183/mo
Studio
$5,210/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,074/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,039/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,050/mo

Senior living costs in Elk Shoal 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: Elk Shoal, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElk Shoal, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,264/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,163/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,768/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,314/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Elk Shoal, NC:$4,264/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Elk Shoal, NC:$4,163/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Elk Shoal, NC:$4,768/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Elk Shoal, NC:$3,314/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Elk Shoal, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Elk Shoal 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 Elk Shoal, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Elk Shoal 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
Elk Shoal, NC$5,985/mo$5,476/mo+9.3%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Elk Shoal, NC
2024 average cost:$5,985/mo
2023 average cost:$5,476/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,910/mo
2023 average cost:$5,456/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elk Shoal

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elk Shoal

The Blake at Kingsport

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The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Elk Shoal nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Shoal nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Shoal, 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 Elk Shoal 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 Elk Shoal 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
30.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.7%
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.8%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Shoal 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 Elk Shoal 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
29.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Shoal 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 Elk Shoal 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
14.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Shoal 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 Elk Shoal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
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0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Shoal 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 Elk Shoal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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