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10 Best Nursing Homes in Leon, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Leon 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 Leon, 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 Leon or another care type is right for you. Browse 29 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Leon.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mar-Mac, Genoa and Brogden.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Leon, NC

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The staff at Spring Arbor of Kinston took great care of my mother during her brief stay in memory care. The staff are very caring and communicate updates and concerns with the family. They are also very...
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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I like Heritage Care of Richlands because it's not a sprawling nursing home. It holds about 40 residents only. I feel my dad gets a lot of attention and care. Also, it's close to my house so I can visit...
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.
Heritage Care of Richlands is an assisted living community located in Richlands, NC. The city of Richlands is located in Onslow County and is home to about 1,500 people. Yadkinville is a small town where residents can take walks to visit the local museum and nearby library, or relax in the...
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Every time I visit, which is often, I always see a staff cleaning the rooms and the restrooms. It always smells clean here. My dad is doing well in his new environment. The staff are very helpful. He is...
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.
Welcome to Wallace Gardens Care Center. To us, caring is more than providing excellent services. It's also being a companion and treating each guest with the upmost dignity, respect and compassion. Nestled in a beautiful, safe home-like environment. Wallace Gardens is conveniently located...
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My mother passed at Lenore assisted-living in July . It has taken me a while to write this review but I want to let anyone who is looking for a place for their loved to know that I couldn’t have asked...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Lenior Assisted Living located at 2773 Pinewood Home Drive in Pink Hill. Lenoir Assisted Living offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit...
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This is a great community and everything is working out very well for my mother in law. She has adjusted well to the community and seems to really like it. The community looks great and everything is nice...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at The Village of Kinston located at 1935 Idlewild Drive in Kinston. The Village offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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 Meadows North is a quiet assisted living/apartment community that consists of fifty two assisted living beds and thirty four one and two bedroom apartments. We have a paved parking lot for visitors and families with easy access to the Assisted Living Facility. We have a beautiful spacious...
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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.
Now Open in Goldsboro!A pleasant room, a hot, fresh meal, a game night with new friends - Eagles Pointe in Goldsboro, NC combines all the comforts of home with the health and personal care needed to live fully and comfortably.Our staff is dedicated to providing a safe, warm, engaging environment...

Cost of nursing homes in Leon, NC

The average cost of senior living in Leon is $3,587 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beulaville, NC with an average of $3,023 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Leon, NC vs. nearby cities

Leon, NC
$3,410/mo
$3,816/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Leon, NC vs. the state and national average

Leon, NC
$3,410/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Leon vs. other types of senior living

$4,823/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,410/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Leon, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$5,517/mo
Studio
$7,337/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,038/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,000/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Leon over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Leon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Leon

The Village of Kinston

5.0
My mom just moved in here a couple of weeks ago. I'm impressed with the time the management took to make moms move in process fun and relaxing. When a administrator rolls up her sleeves and helps unpack moms things and takes the time everyday to check on mom . That shows they care. Mom loves the ...
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Lenoir Assisted Living in Pink Hill, NC

5.0
I am very happy with the care that is given to my mother at this community. The staff are outstanding and caring and so firndly. The menu of the meals is outstanding. She is really liking the activities and is happy here. We always find that the community is clean and taken care of. We recommend ...
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Spring Arbor of Kinston

5.0
I am thankful for the love, care & support shown to my father and our family at this stage in life. It means a lot to know he is taken care of when I can't be there.

Leon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leon, 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 Leon 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 Leon 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
25%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Leon 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 Leon 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%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Leon 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 Leon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Leon 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 Leon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leon 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 Leon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
6.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
6.3%
0.4%
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Spring Arbor of Kinston, Heritage Care of Richlands and Wallace Gardens are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Leon, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 29 nursing homes facilities near Leon, North Carolina. See the full list.

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