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10 Best Nursing Homes in Glen Alpine, NC

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Glen Alpine, NC

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All of the living units are in one story, detached homes. There are no high-rise apartments. The feeling is that of a little village rather than a big facility. The activities are impressive, despite having...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills.Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, the #1 retirement living community in Hendersonville. Our senior living community offers a full spectrum of independent living and memory care services administered by a specifically trained, caring...
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I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate the care that is given to my MawMaw at this facility. I love the family atmosphere that is in this place! My MawMaw had to have more care than...
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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.
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 mother was there for advanced hospice care so some things did not apply to her. The facility is an older structure so has that appearance in ceilings, windows etc. bathrooms are shared. Is located in a...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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We finally found a place where they can take care of my moms needs to the end of life. At this point she now has hospice there so she's settled in and she's recieving care. Of all the places I've been to...
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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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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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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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.
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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...
Provides: Memory Care
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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...
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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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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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 mother was here for rehab but she refused everything, the next day after she got there, they were trying to get her to do physical therapy, but that was also when they gave her some medication that had...
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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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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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We're very happy with White Oak Manor, I'd give them top marks across the board. The facility is nice looking, well kept, and clean, and the staff is friendly and take excellent care of the residents.
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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.
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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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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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.
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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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.
Heath House is a senior living community located in Lincolnton, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Heath House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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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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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Glen Alpine, NC

The average cost of senior living in Glen Alpine is $4,159 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,312 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Glen Alpine, NC, vs. nearby cities

Glen Alpine, NC
$4,159/mo
$4,166/mo
$3,532/mo

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

Glen Alpine, NC
$4,159/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$4,754/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,159/mo

Nursing homes costs in Glen Alpine, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,161/mo
Studio
$5,273/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,944/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,834/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

Senior living costs in Glen Alpine 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: Glen Alpine, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGlen Alpine, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,159/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,013/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,754/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,674/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Glen Alpine, NC:$4,159/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Glen Alpine, NC:$4,013/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Glen Alpine, NC:$4,754/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Glen Alpine, NC:$3,674/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Glen Alpine, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Glen Alpine 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
Glen Alpine, NC$5,419/mo$5,127/mo+5.7%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Glen Alpine, NC
2024 average cost:$5,419/mo
2023 average cost:$5,127/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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 Glen Alpine

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Glen Alpine

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!

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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Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Glen Alpine nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glen Alpine nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glen Alpine, 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 Glen Alpine 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 Glen Alpine 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
26.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.1%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Glen Alpine 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 Glen Alpine 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
25.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.9%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Glen Alpine 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 Glen Alpine 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
13.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.6%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Glen Alpine 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 Glen Alpine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
13.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glen Alpine 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 Glen Alpine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
14.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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