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10 Best Nursing Homes in English, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a English 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 English, NC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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zipAverageCost: $4,053

Nursing Homes Facilities near English, NC

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She is very happy there. The staff is very attentive and kind.The therapists are proactive and are great at keeping me informed as to her program and progress. All are upbeat and friendly. The staff...
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.
Mars Hill Manor is a special place, unlike any other community option in WNC. Located just 15 minutes from Asheville, the town of Mars Hill offers beautiful mountain views and charm only a college town can offer. With 56 apartments, our community sets a higher standard for spacious, residential...
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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.
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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.
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...
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
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in English, NC

The average cost of senior living in English is $4,053 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,312 per month.

Nursing homes costs in English, NC, vs. nearby cities

English, NC
$4,053/mo
$4,569/mo

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

English, NC
$4,053/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$4,705/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,053/mo

Nursing homes costs in English, NC, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,050/mo

Senior living costs in English 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: English, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEnglish, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,053/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,129/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,705/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,342/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
English, NC:$4,053/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
English, NC:$4,129/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
English, NC:$4,705/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
English, NC:$3,342/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in English, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in English 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.

English, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in English, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in English 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
English, NC$5,013/mo$5,104/mo-1.8%
North Carolina$5,075/mo$5,217/mo-2.7%
National$4,757/mo$4,837/mo-1.7%
English, NC
2024 average cost:$5,013/mo
2023 average cost:$5,104/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,075/mo
2023 average cost:$5,217/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,757/mo
2023 average cost:$4,837/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 English

Recent reviews for nursing homes in English

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Family Ministries Retirement and Assisted Living in Limestone, TN

5.0
After being at another assisted living facility we found The John M. Reed Center. My mom felt very much at home here and was very well taken care of. She called it "home." My mom loved the food that was served and the dietary staff asked her if she has special requests. The staff seemed to love ...
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Brookdale Greeneville

5.0
My loved one feels comfortable and safe. The staff is wonderful and caring. They are extremely helpful to my loved one. The activities and meals are well thought out. The facility is clean and welcoming.

English nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in English nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in English, 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 English 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 English that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
English, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
60%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
10.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
20.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in English 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 English Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
English, NCNational
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in English 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 English partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
English, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in English 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 English communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
English, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in English 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 English offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
English, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.5%
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Mars Hill Manor, Madison Manor Nursing Home and Yancey House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near English, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near English, North Carolina. See the full list.
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