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10 Best Nursing Homes in Rowan County, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Rowan County 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 Rowan County, 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 Rowan County or another care type is right for you. Browse 15 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Rowan County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like University City North, Mallard Creek / Withrow Downs and Harris-Houston.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Woodleaf, Cooleemee and Rockwell.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Rowan County, NC

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Photo of Brookdale Salisbury
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
22 reviews
9.5
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22 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
27%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
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0%
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We had to make the decision to place my mother-in-law in assisted living. Brookdale in Salisbury was one of the first places we looked at. From the time we walked in it felt right. [name removed] and all the...
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.
Building Your Best LifeThere is a world of options for senior living, and often they all feel the same. That’s not the case with our community, which offers the best in assisted living for seniors in Salisbury, North Carolina. Our beautiful campus is conveniently located near restaurants,...
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Photo of Morningside of Concord
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9.8
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29 reviews
9.8
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29 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
14%
3 star
17%
2 star
3%
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0%
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I do like the place but like everywhere else it's so expensive. The community is great otherwise. The people there are all very caring and I know they are taking good care of our stepmom. A lot better than...
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.
Morningside of Concord is located just off Interstate 85; within a quaint community of families and neighbors.  Just minutes to the hospital and medical offices in one direction and the history of a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, Morningside is proud to offer...
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7.0
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7 reviews
7.0
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7 reviews
5 star
43%
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57%
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0%
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0%
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Everything is going very well at TerraBella Salisbury. The staff are all very friendly and personable. They were extremely helpful during the whole transition process from her home and made that easier on...
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 continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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The food could have been better, it was plain and there were not many options, but this was over a year ago they could have improved. There was a nurse there that was really good. We chose this facility due...
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: 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.
At Salisbury Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Photo of Meadows of Rockwell
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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 of Rockwell is a warm, welcoming assisted living community with small-town charm in Rowan County, NC, just minutes away from Salisbury. Our residents enjoy private or companion rooms, each with private baths, in-room climate controls, cable TV, and more. We offer a full activities...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Rowan County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Rowan County is $4,579 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Statesville, NC with an average of $4,107 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Rowan County, NC vs. nearby counties

Rowan County, NC
$4,579/mo
$4,643/mo

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

Rowan County, NC
$4,579/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

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

$5,292/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,579/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,978/mo
Studio
$4,509/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,570/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Rowan County over time

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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 Rowan County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rowan County

Somerset Court of Mocksville

5.0
They really do an excellent job. They deal really well with both the residents and their families. They are very patient and understanding and go out of their way to help out in any way they can. I highly recommend Somerset Court of Mocksville to anyone else who needs a place for their ...
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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!

Brookdale East Broad in Statesville, NC

5.0
We have been very impressed with the care and compassion of all the personnel at Statesville Manor. My mom always tells us they are so good to her. All she has to do is ask and someone tries to help her with whatever she needs. The food and service is excellent. We have been very impressed with ...
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Rowan County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rowan County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rowan County, 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 Rowan County 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 Rowan County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rowan County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
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 Rowan County 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 Rowan County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rowan County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rowan County 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 Rowan County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rowan County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Rowan County 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 Rowan County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rowan County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Rowan County 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 Rowan County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Morningside of Concord and Concord Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Rowan County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 15 nursing homes facilities near Rowan County, North Carolina. See the full list.

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