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10 Best Nursing Homes in Haywood, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Haywood 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 Haywood, 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 Haywood or another care type is right for you. Browse 17 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Haywood.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Crest, Kirby-Bilyeu and Meredith Woods.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Haywood, NC

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9.6
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What we like the most about the community is that I always felt welcome as a visitor. Yes, I would recommend Spring Arbor of Apex to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
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Community is very small and cozy. Staff know all residents very well. Rooms are larger than any other facility we toured. I would recommend
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.
At Sanford Senior Living and Sanford Manor we recognize that having a resource for comfortable living coupled with care is important. We have 24/7 care staff on site and prepare and serve homestyle meals 3 times daily in the community. Activities, laundry, housekeeping and maintenance also...
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5 stars for all categories! They were very nice to work with and much more flexible than other places we checked out. Much much better than [facility name removed], which I highly recommend people stay away...
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.
A beautiful privately and locally owned community located in historical Pittsboro, North Carolina. We offer a comprehensive approach to senior care by meeting all the needs of individuals who require a full range of assistance from Independent, Assisted, and Hospice services. Accepting Private...
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What we like the most about Chatham Ridge is that it is a smaller and intimate community, so the staff really get to know my mom and her family.
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.
We're excited to be bringing the best in assisted living and memory care to the Triangle. Chatham Ridge Assisted Living will be located in Polks Village in southern Chapel Hill, just south of the Orange County/Chatham County line. We anticipate opening in December of 2014. What can you expect...
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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.
Atwater Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility that offers family type care to your family member.   1.    We provide 24 hour personal care.  2.    We assist the residents with all medications. 3.    We furnish transportation to...
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My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Haywood, NC

The average cost of senior living in Haywood is $5,558 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spring Lake, NC with an average of $4,025 per month.

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

Haywood, NC
$5,558/mo
$5,017/mo
$4,991/mo

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

Haywood, NC
$5,558/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,727/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,558/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,237/mo
Studio
$8,193/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,057/mo

Senior living costs in Haywood 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: Haywood, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHaywood, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,558/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$5,181/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,727/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,912/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Haywood, NC:$5,558/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Haywood, NC:$5,181/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Haywood, NC:$5,727/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Haywood, NC:$3,912/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Haywood, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Haywood 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
Haywood, NC$5,282/mo$5,096/mo+3.6%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Haywood, NC
2024 average cost:$5,282/mo
2023 average cost:$5,096/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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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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 Haywood

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Haywood

Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care

4.6
The activities director is wonderful in memory care. My loved one in memory care receives very good care and attention from the staff. The only downfall I see, is that they need more staff. There are three meals a day served to the residents, and they have some choices to choose from. Some ...
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The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

4.9
We are pleased with variety of activities offered to residents. Most meals are tasty! All residents are upbeat and friendly. Friendliness and professionalism of staff. Configuration of studio apartment appealed to my mom.

Haywood nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Haywood nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Haywood, 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 Haywood 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 Haywood 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
71.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
10.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
19.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Haywood 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 Haywood Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Haywood, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Haywood 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 Haywood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Haywood, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Haywood 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 Haywood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Haywood, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Haywood 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 Haywood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Haywood, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Arbor of Apex, Sanford Senior Living and Manor and Cambridge Hills Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Haywood, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Haywood, North Carolina. See the full list.
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