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10 Best Nursing Homes in Highlands, NC

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Photo of The Oaks-Scenic View (Assisted Living)
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I have been to this facility many times in the last few years and have found it to be very clean and the employees very caring and loving to the residents. The food lacks a little, but sometimes looks good!...
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.
The Oaks-Scenic View The Oaks Scenic View is a premier senior living community located in the beautiful town of Baldwin, Georgia. It's conveniently located just off of Highway 15, across from Lake Russel and less than a mile from the Scenic View Health Center. Just a couple miles away is a...
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I had a good experience with Terra Bella Summit, although it got off to a rocky start. The person we were supposed to meet with was at the other facility, and so we got the official tour from someone else....
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.
Pendleton Manor is located in the downtown area of Greenville, SC and is owned and operated by Schonberg and Associates.  It is the oldest, most established Assisted Living in Greenville.  Along with the 35 bed assisted living, Pendleton Manor also has a 30 bed secured memory care unit...
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We chose this community because they had a special place for people who have dementia. The people at the front were very friendly and helpful. They had something going on all the time at this community. 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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Anderson 2020. Call or drop by to see what make Garden House of...
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Our loved one is settling in and acclimating to her recent move to the Franklin House. We love the location and its close proximity to our home. Franklin House is a beautiful place. It is very homey and...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Franklin House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Franklin House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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We were fortunate to get Mom in this facility. Some of our family visits daily and at random times, so we get to see the facility for what it is. We find Mom loves it there. The staff is always very...
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.
Traces of Tiger Senior Living Community is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Georgia. We are a one story 24 apartment community with services ranging from independent living through personal care support services and coming soon a dedicated memory care neighborhood. We offer two...
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My mother has been at Cedar Mountain for three years and I have found everyone to be caring and considerate in their care of her. Last year was especially hard due to Covid but [names removed] went over the...
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.
Cedar Mountain House is an assisted living community located just outside of downtown Brevard, NC. Cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a cozy town filled with tremendous cultural & natural opportunities. Cedar Mountain House is tucked away from the hustle & bustle of in town...
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I would recommend it for a family style type of living. I liked it because it was small and similar to how my mom's personality is. I really like the staff
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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Kingsbridge provides excellent care for my dad. The food is pretty good and the activities help keep him engaged. The staff is very personable and friendly. Beautiful courtyard !
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.
Kingsbridge House is a memory care community located in Brevard, NC. Cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a cozy town filled with tremendous cultural & natural opportunities. The caring staff at Kingsbridge House receive specialized training to care for their residents. This care...
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I agree with all of the positive reviews but add that the facility is very well maintained I could not find the slightest issue As for the meals, most weekday meals are sometimes disgusting and barely...
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.
Hayesville House is a memory care community located in Hayesville, NC. Hayesville is a small town located in the western tip of North Carolina. It provides a warm and homey community for all who live there. The Hayesville House uniquely provides care through all the stages of Dementia. Because...
Photo of Dominion of Anderson
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The facility at Dominion of Anderson is new and well maintained. Staff is very visible and engaged. Care staff is respectful, courteous and helpful. Well organized and friendly.
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.
Dominion Senior Living of AndersonAssisted Living and Memory Care Community"Honoring God Through Service to Seniors"Voted Best Of Your Hometown in 2019 and 2020!OUR CULTURE: We believe we are called to minister to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents. PERSON-CENTERED...
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Photo of Cherry Springs Village
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The entry process was smooth and easy. The Executive Director, the Business Manager, and the Head Nurse were superb and each answered all of our questions with a smile and get it done attirude. The...
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.
Cherry Springs Village is an assisted living community located in Hendersonville, NC. Hendersonville is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is the perfect mountain getaway. Cherry Springs Village combines the comforts of home with security of knowing there's always a helping hand. It's a...
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My loved one is a resident at this facility and it has been great!
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.
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This is a nice smaller community that works with memory care only, my brother has a nice private room with a shared bathroom and they were willing to work with my brother who has a catheter which a lot of...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Haywood House provides a secure, supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer's and memory-related dementias. All our staff members undergo and successfully complete specialized training in the care and service of those with Alzheimer's and related dementias. 'Our Memory Care...
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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
Care types provided by this community
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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My father is doing a lot better since his move into Brookdale. It has been a good change for him and they have been good to him. They take very good care of my father and the community is aways very clean...
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.
Brookdale Easley is an assisted living community in Easley, South Carolina, partially in the counties of Pitkins and Anderson. Our premiere community offers assistance with activities of daily living in a home-like environment within the peaceful and spirited city of Easley. Easley boasts...
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My dad has been here only for a few months but he is thriving in this environment. The facilities, the staff, the food are just a few of the outstanding qualities. We are very happy with his new home!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for the...
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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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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 has been a resident of Shepherds Care for many years, starting in the general population and now in the Memory Care Unit. Given the lengthy duration of her residency, I have had numerous...
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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.
When little things you or your loved one normally took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offers e perfect residential alternative.Shepherd's Care provides needed assistance while enabling residents to maintain feelings of independence and privacy.We...
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The staff at Cannon Wood is exceptional. They are caring and compassionate. The food is excellent, however I think they could use a few more activities. The community is well taken care of. It is like a...
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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.
Cannon Wood Village is senior community located in the peaceful area that is Tiger, GA. This community provides seniors with a home in a quiet area, allowing them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. The town of Tiger offers a drive-in, a library, a historical society,...
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Habersham Retreat has so many wonderful activities for my mother to get to interact in. She likes to participate in bingo, their Sunday church mass, and go to the store through the week. I really like that...
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.
Habersham Retreat is a senior community in Baldwin, GA. Baldwin is located approximately one hour northeast of Atlanta right on the border of the vast and beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest. Baldwin is centrally located to three major hospitals and a small airport makes it convenient to...
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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Highlands, NC

The average cost of senior living in Highlands is $4,127 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,039 per month.

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

Highlands, NC
$4,127/mo
$3,612/mo

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

Highlands, NC
$4,127/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$4,697/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,127/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,007/mo
Studio
$4,864/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,861/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,321/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,392/mo

Senior living costs in Highlands 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: Highlands, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighlands, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,127/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,994/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,697/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,228/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Highlands, NC:$4,127/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Highlands, NC:$3,994/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Highlands, NC:$4,697/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Highlands, NC:$3,228/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Highlands, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Highlands 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
Highlands, NC$5,865/mo$5,999/mo-2.2%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Highlands, NC
2024 average cost:$5,865/mo
2023 average cost:$5,999/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
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 Highlands

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Highlands

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Shepherd's Care Assisted Living in Greenville, SC

4.8
I'm quite happy with them. They are very clean, and the staff is very friendly. They are quick to respond if I have any concerns or if there are needs. They have activities, and they try to get the residents engaged but it can be hard in memory care.

Highlands nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highlands nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highlands, 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 Highlands 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 Highlands 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
39.1%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.1%
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.7%
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.8%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.4%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Highlands 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 Highlands Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Highlands, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highlands 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 Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highlands, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.9%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Highlands 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 Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highlands, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
13.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highlands 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 Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highlands, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.4%
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
40%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
0.5%
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