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10 Best Nursing Homes in Little Switzerland, NC
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Little Switzerland 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 Little Switzerland, 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 Little Switzerland or another care type is right for you. Browse 21 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Little Switzerland.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kalmia, Glen Alpine and Burkemont.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kalmia, Glen Alpine and Burkemont.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Little Switzerland, NC
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I was searching with no luck and when I called[name removed] she said yes immediately. It was in ten minutes of where I live. I feel my loved one got adequate care. He can care for all his personal needs....
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 Heritage of Sugar Mountain is an assisted living community situated in the beautiful mountains of Newland, North Carolina. Not only do we provide our residents with a warm, caring environment, but we also have spectacular views of Sugar Mountain. Our safe, caring and nurturing environment is...
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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
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, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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...
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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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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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, 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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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.
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
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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Cost of nursing homes in Little Switzerland, NC
The average cost of senior living in Little Switzerland is $3,125 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,312 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Little Switzerland, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Little Switzerland
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Little Switzerland
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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The Heritage of Sugar Mountain in Newland, NC
3.4
It was a very good placement.
My son who lives there, he doesn't require a lot of care. He takes care of himself. If it was someone who was bedridden I couldn't judge that, but for him, I'd tell people it was a very good placement.
Little Switzerland nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Switzerland nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Switzerland, 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 Little Switzerland 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 Little Switzerland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Little Switzerland, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Little Switzerland 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 Little Switzerland Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Little Switzerland, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Little Switzerland 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 Little Switzerland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Little Switzerland, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
1.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Switzerland 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 Little Switzerland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Little Switzerland, NCNational
Room service
Room service
10%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Little Switzerland 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 Little Switzerland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Little Switzerland, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
0.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Heritage of Sugar Mountain, Burke Long Term Care and Rose Hill Retirement Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Little Switzerland, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 21 nursing homes facilities near Little Switzerland, North Carolina. See the full list.
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