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10 Best Nursing Homes in Oakdale, NC

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Oakdale, NC

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I have been quite pleased with the facility as a whole. The caregivers are knowledgeable and so very kind to my husband. My husband is dealing with a debilitating form of dementia, he feels very insecure and...
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.
Charlotte's Newest Memory Care Community!At Northlake House, we're dedicated to helping our residents achieve their "best life." By creating a safe, engaging, and therapeutic environment, we are committed to maximizing the dignity and self-confidence of every resident, allowing them to enjoy time...
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I recently moved into Summit place of South Park. I’ve made some new friends that were also in the military. I am impressed by the food and I never miss out on my meals. I hope to keep working to get...
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.
Welcome to Summit Place of Southpark Assisted Living and Memory Care Community located in the Southpark area of Charlotte, North Carolina. The moment you walk in to Summit Place you become a part of our family. Relax in a cozy chair, shop the nearby stores or enjoy one of our many stimulating...
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The staff (with the exception of maintenance) is phenomenal, so kind and very helpful. The maintenance is definitely an issue. My mother has had a couple of issues inside her apartment and filed work orders....
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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My mom was at Preston House for 21 months. She was always clean, fed and content. The amenities are not fancy but the staff is consistent and caring and always willing to help in any way. Preston House has...
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.
Lots of senior living communities love to showcase their elegantly appointed dining rooms with designer furniture and soaring ceilings. Those spaces are beautiful, no doubt. But impressive as they may be, they don’t feel at all like the warm, cozy spaces your loved one is used to calling home....
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What we like the most about the community is the friendliness and always asking how they can do better. Yes, we would recommend Cadence at Huntersville to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Cadence Huntersville has been in the town of Huntersville for 5 successful years. Cadence houses both residents needing assisted living and a specialized secured setting for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. A strength of our community is the ability to age in place and transition care...
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Overall good. They struggled with heating and ac issues earlier in the year. Staff overall is good however My mom has submitted some complaints about staff caring for my stepdad. Once submitted the issues...
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.
Come To Live Here.Just when you thought life in the Carolinas couldn’t get any better, Charter Senior Living of Charlotte has raised the bar. Great scenery is just the start. We’ve also instilled a new philosophy on senior living, as fresh as the morning breeze while rocking on our wrap-around...
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They are very attentive to the clients needs. I would make sure they know whether their parent/patient needs Independent or Assisted Living. Apartments have a range of sizes per price-point...Some Cool...
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.
Located in the heart of Charlotte, Myers Park and Dilworth neighborhoods.
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To say putting your parents in assisted-living is a difficult decision is putting it mildly. From the minute I we walked into The Laurels, it felt like home. My mind was instantly put at ease when we sat...
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.
The Laurels in Highland Creek is an Assisted Living community located in the master-planned community of Highland Creek in Charlotte, North Carolina. Everything we do at The Laurels is designed to assure the well-being of each of our assisted living residents. Located in northern Mecklenburg...
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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.
The Haven in Highland Creek is an Alzheimer's and dementia care residence nestled in the heart of the master-planned community Highland Creek, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Haven is designed, programmed and staffed for individuals with early, middle and late stages of Alzheimer's and...
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Awesome care for an older building.
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.
The Parc at Sharon Amity is an intimate memory care community located along Sharon Amity Drive in historic East Charlotte. It offers small gathering spaces, a large activities room, & outside patio as well as secured front exterior seating. Bedrooms are spacious & halls provide walking...
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East Towne has been a great find for a place for my Mom. They take excellent care of her and she has adapted well to an assisted living facility because they made her feel welcome and friendly.
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.
East Towne is an Assisted Living Community conveniently located in Charlotte, NC. We hope to provide a happy, healthy lifestyle for every resident, tailored to each person's individual needs. Our staff members are friendly, well trained, and responsive. They will work with you to ensure your...
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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.
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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: 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.
Preston House I, LLC is an assisted living facility specializing in Alzheimer's and memory loss care. The beautiful facility is conveniently located in Charlotte, NC between I-77 and I-85. It promotes safety and is located in a community with controlled access equipped emergency call systems. Our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.
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.
Woodlawn Haven Woodlawn Haven is an assisted living community nestled in Mount Holly, North Carolina. Our campus is conveniently located to route 27 and nestled in the deep green of Mount Holly North Carolina. We provide ample parking for both residents and their visiting friends and family....
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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 Oakdale, NC

The average cost of senior living in Oakdale is $4,670 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include High Shoals, NC with an average of $4,107 per month.

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

Oakdale, NC
$4,670/mo

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

Oakdale, NC
$4,670/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,116/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,670/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,661/mo
Studio
$5,321/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,509/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,565/mo

Senior living costs in Oakdale 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: Oakdale, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakdale, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,670/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,673/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,116/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,292/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Oakdale, NC:$4,670/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Oakdale, NC:$4,673/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Oakdale, NC:$5,116/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Oakdale, NC:$3,292/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Oakdale, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Oakdale 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.

Oakdale, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Oakdale, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Oakdale 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
Oakdale, NC$6,036/mo$5,110/mo+18.1%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Oakdale, NC
2024 average cost:$6,036/mo
2023 average cost:$5,110/mo
Percent change:+18.1%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Oakdale

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Oakdale

Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenb in Huntersville, NC

5.0
My experience here was very pleasurable. The staff were extremely kind and helped me to recover very well. I would come back in a second if needed and now consider these people my second family. Thank yall very much!

The Living Center of Concord

4.0
This is a church-based community and was by far the best value in the market. If resources are tight, you should consider this community. Fees are inclusive - which is a very big deal. I have been happy with the care for my father. The staff is caring and attentive given the size. My father is ...
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Best of Care Assisted Living in Kannapolis, NC

5.0
Best of Care Assisted Living has been a great place. I've felt that the care there has been better than any place that my loved one has been thus far in the Salisbury area. It's actually in Kannapolis. It's a smaller, family owned establishment. The owner even helps out when needed and even ...
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Oakdale nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakdale nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakdale, 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 Oakdale 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 Oakdale 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
52.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Oakdale 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 Oakdale Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakdale, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakdale 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 Oakdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakdale, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakdale 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 Oakdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakdale, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakdale 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 Oakdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakdale, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
0.5%
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