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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ridgecrest, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest or another care type is right for you. Browse 36 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ridgecrest.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ridgecrest, NC

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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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: 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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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: 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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ridgecrest, NC

The average cost of senior living in Ridgecrest is $4,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spruce Pine, NC with an average of $3,328 per month.

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

Ridgecrest, NC
$4,385/mo
$4,376/mo

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

Ridgecrest, NC
$4,385/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

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

$4,925/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,385/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,563/mo
Studio
$7,105/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,885/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ridgecrest over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ridgecrest

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ridgecrest

Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park in Hendersonville, NC

4.8
I would highly recommend this community. For the money and cost they are the best community around this area for your loved ones. They have activities like games, movie night, church services and more for the residents.

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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Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.

Ridgecrest nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgecrest nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ridgecrest, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ridgecrest, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
13.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.9%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ridgecrest, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
5.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ridgecrest, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
5.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ridgecrest, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
13.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mars Hill Manor, Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills and Harmony at Reynolds Mountain are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ridgecrest, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 36 nursing homes facilities near Ridgecrest, North Carolina. See the full list.

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