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10 Best Nursing Homes in Grayson, NC

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Grayson, NC

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My family is very pleased with Forest Ridge. The staff has been very attentive and welcoming to my Mother. She enjoys the meals there and has made friends that she always sits with. She has had the freedom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Forest Ridge is an assisted living community for seniors who need just a little more assistance in their day-to-day lives. The picturesque locale is nestled at the base of Mount Jefferson and provides some of the best views Ashe County has to offer. Churches, medical care, and shopping centers...
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Walking into Deerfield was like walking into a home - a place for my spouse to be safe and be well cared for. Deerfield was the only place that felt like home and it created a peace and calmness from the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Situated in the hills of Boone, North Caroline, lies our beautiful home, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Our senior living facility is only two miles from Watauga Medical Center and many primary care physicians. Your loved ones can enjoy exquisite mountain views while living stress free in our...
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Excellent staff. Very caring people. They go out of their way to involve residents in activities. Those Residents who are able have the option of taking local trips to Barter, etc Good location next to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
English Meadows Abingdon Campus is a spacious, beautiful assisted living community located in Abingdon, Virginia. Our elegant and spacious community offers residents an incredible living experience, with beautifully cared for landscaping and modern onsite amenities. Located just minutes from a...
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5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Commonwealth Assisted Living at Abingdon is located in the scenic town of Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Although our premier assisted living community is just a few minutes away from downtown activities, our residents enjoy a serene, natural setting with spectacular views of the...
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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
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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Grayson, NC

The average cost of senior living in Grayson is $5,775 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spruce Pine, NC with an average of $3,328 per month.

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

Grayson, NC
$5,775/mo
$4,143/mo
$3,921/mo

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

Grayson, NC
$5,775/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$4,833/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,775/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,023/mo
Studio
$6,314/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,248/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,995/mo

Senior living costs in Grayson 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: Grayson, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrayson, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,775/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$5,775/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,833/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,308/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Grayson, NC:$5,775/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Grayson, NC:$5,775/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Grayson, NC:$4,833/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Grayson, NC:$3,308/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Grayson, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Grayson 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
Grayson, NC$5,720/mo$5,934/mo-3.6%
North Carolina$5,393/mo$5,051/mo+6.8%
National$5,314/mo$5,026/mo+5.7%
Grayson, NC
2024 average cost:$5,720/mo
2023 average cost:$5,934/mo
Percent change:-3.6%
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 Grayson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Grayson

Forest Ridge in West Jefferson, NC

5.0
Staff was very competent, friendly and showed my loved one much support and guidance. Room was beautiful. I especially liked that each room had it’s own bathroom, making the transition more like home.

Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone, NC

5.0
My wife has only gotten in there a few weeks ago. I don't know how she is enjoying it or not to make a recommendation. It's not mine to make.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon

3.9
My loved one was previously a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon. The staff were friendly and did seem to care about the residents on a personal level, but they weren't all medically trained. The Activities Director was awesome. The food was very good. The cleanliness was okay, ...
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Grayson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grayson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grayson, 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 Grayson 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 Grayson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Grayson, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Grayson 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 Grayson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Grayson, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Grayson 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 Grayson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grayson, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Grayson 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 Grayson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grayson, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grayson 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 Grayson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grayson, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Forest Ridge, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living and English Meadows Abingdon Campus are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Grayson, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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