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Nursing Homes Facilities near Rufus, NC

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Photo of Brookdale Lenoir
44 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.8
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14 reviews
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This is a really helpful place. I was able to get out of a power chair that I had been in for over 5 years and now I am using a rolater and walking. The staff is really loving and supportive. The room...
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.
Magnificent Care in the Blue Ridge MountainsTucked into a quiet corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a community where you can trade the hassles and chores that come along with life at home for a resort-style life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. We are a...
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Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We...
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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
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I was able to visit this community while visiting my best friends grandfather. I was so impressed to see the amount of residents out in the common areas and the smiles on their faces. You can tell a lot...
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.
Savor the Golden YearsWhen you decide to move into our assisted living community in Hickory, North Carolina, you’re doing more than relocating to a new home. You’re embarking on a brand new adventure riddled with warm and friendly neighbors, a wonderfully diverse activity calendar and...
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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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Johnson City area.
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My mom moved into Christian Assisted Living in March 2024 after a very long search for a memory care. Mom is receiving excellent and loving care while we have continue relief that she is protected and...
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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Other than the food, we have been incredibly pleased with everything. My favorite part is the staff. They are friendly and responsive. They have been very helpful through all of the ups and down. The...
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.
Princeton Transitional Care provides a new home for skilled-nursing care and adds 60 assisted living apartments, 47 short-term skilled-nursing and rehab private suites. This state-of-the-art community features a streetscape with a chapel and theatre, library and media center, Blue Ridge market,...
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9.1
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Brookdale Peachtree is a wonderful place. The employees are so caring. My mother loves it. The food is okay. Nothing exciting. Communication was a learning curve, but are getting there. All and all, I...
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.
Exploring a Redefined IndependenceYou deserve the best that senior living has to offer, and it’s time to upgrade. We have just the place.We are an assisted living community in Statesville, North Carolina. As one of the premier assisted living communities in Statesville, we offer premium assisted...
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9.0
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The staff members are very friendly and overall we are very pleased. We would absolutely recommend Dominion Senior Living to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community that is located in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee. Here you can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery and views of the mountains. Dominion Senior Living is committed in helping our seniors with their spiritual, emotional,...
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9.0
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9.0
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I just moved my parents into the Villas which is independent living. Before the move, the admin were great about adding accommodations my parents requested, so they were in place when they arrived. We had a...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Henderson Care Center-Forest City, North CarolinaWho are we? Henderson Care Center has been serving Rutherford County since 1992.We provide quality care to all our residents. Our goal is to meet each resident’s needs while maintaining the highest level of choice, dignity, respect and...
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When my father was diagnosed with dementia and refused to do physical therapy, we were uncertain about how to proceed. He became bedridden and could not stay in his home alone but without Medicaid, we faced...
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 Conover is a quiet, comfortable assisted living community located in picturesque Conover, NC. Nestled in the rural foothills of western North Carolina, residents craving a quiet, simple way of life will love what Conover has to offer. A perfect atmosphere for peace and...
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Photo of Jurney's of Statesville
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8.6
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Based on [name removed] statement, she advised me [name removed] ( daughter from Florida) that she was treated well. She was treated with respect. She liked the food. The staff are amazing. [name removed]...
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.
Jurney's of StatesvilleJurney's of Statesville offers a discerning residential environment for those who, for whatever reason, should not live alone, but do not require skilled nursing care. Here, residents can live as independently as they wish, with the calm assurance that help is always...
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Photo of Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living
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The staff are professional and personable, friendly and helpful! Room size is great for my husband, it is a single room, he does not have a roommate.
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.
Situated in the hills of Boone, North Caroline, lies our beautiful home, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Our senior living facility is only two miles from Watauga Medical Center and many primary care physicians. Your loved ones can enjoy exquisite mountain views while living stress free in our...
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Photo of Carolina Care Retirement Community
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8.5
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3 reviews
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My Mom loves the place including the food. The services are great and everyone is so nice. The bathroom are excellent and easy for her to use. The landscaping is always nicely groomed. The rooms are all made...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
A Charming Place….Carolina Care Retirement Cottages is located in Cherryville, NC: a small town full of warm hospitality about 40 miles outside of Charlotte, NC city limits. We provide an active, independent, fulfilling home life without the worry of maintenance/repairs, or cooking, through the...
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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
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They have great staff and God's answered our prayers for a temporary safe haven and place to heal for our loved one. We would recommend The Courtyards at Johnson City to other families who may need a place...
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.
The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeview 1 offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your loved one is well cared for in...
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Photo of Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Right now the facility is going through a change in Leadership. Hopefully the inconsistencies that I have experienced will improve. I feel my Dad is safe and cared for but I feel there are a few areas that...
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.
Grace Village Assited Living and Memory CareGrace Village is conveniently located on River Bend Drive in one of Granite Falls vibrant, prestigious neighborhoods. Grace Village is convenient to nearby shops that provide a variety and style to satisfy your most pressing needs or most capricious...
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22 Floor plans available
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I visited there on a routine basis with my therapy dog. I saw in inner workings of the facility, not watered down tour workings. I already have recommended to others. If I thought it was good enough for my...
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.
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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
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.
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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This team of Burke Assisted Living really takes care of their residents. The Administrator Assistance Charlotte is wonderful she treat everyone like family. That the reason I decided to put my mom there.
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.
Quaker Meadow Family Care Home is located in Morganton, North Carolina. Nestled only 35 minutes from the base of the Blue Ridge Parkway, we enjoy clean air, beautiful scenery, and a small but caring community. We are conveniently located near 1-40, off exit 100, only 5-7 minutes away from the...
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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.
Taylorsville House provides a secure, supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer's and memory-related dementias. All our staff members undergo and successfully complete specialized training in the care and service of those with Alzheimer's and related dementias. 'OUR MEMORY CARE...
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Our family is so happy to have my mother at The Gardens of Statesville. She is thriving, loves her room, enjoys her friends, and feels so much genuine love from the caring staff. The facility is always so...
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.
June 2019 Annual State Survey by the Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation awarded THE GARDENS OF STATESVILLE with a DEFICIENCY FREE SURVEY!As quoted from NC DHSR ACLS website: The goal of inspections is to assess how well the adult care home complies...
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It's been a great experience and the facility is the best around. The cleanliness of the facility and that it is smaller than other facilities. The director is very nice and always available to answer...
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.
Welcome to Oakland Living! We provide the community we serve with honest, kind, homelike care to all who come through our door. Our goal is to provide peace of mind, while experiencing the feel of home. We have an amazing team of medication technicians and PCA/CNAs with training in CPR, dementia...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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Navion turned out to be a perfect fit for my mother. She has transitioned into the friendly little community there easier than expected. The apartment she has is a good size for her, and the facility is...
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.
Quality Care You Can Count OnIf you’re ready to move into an exceptionally warm and welcoming assisted living community in Shelby, North Carolina where you can enjoy spacious and comfortable accommodations, wonderful company and personalized care plans that provide you with quality care you can...
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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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I could not have asked for a better place for my uncle. Everyone there was wonderful and we felt like family. The care was excellent. The food was very good. I would recommend this community.
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 Maple Woods and The Oaks, the Assisted Living communities of Peak Resources - Cherryville. We are eagerly anticipating the relationships that can be created between our family and yours. Through passion and knowledge, our staff is dedicated to establishing an environment where senior...
Photo of Brookdale Peachtree MC
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.5
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ALL of the caregivers, nurses and staff went above and beyond in being there, not only for my dad’s care, but also for my mom and my family’s emotional care. They were ALWAYS there for us. They took the most...
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.
You Need a SpecialistMany communities offer memory care services, but they’re not all created equal. That’s why we’re proud to be one of the area’s specialist in providing exceptional care to exceptional seniors that are living with dementia or any stage of Alzheimer’s.You’ll find us in...
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Cost of nursing homes in Rufus, NC

The average cost of senior living in Rufus is $3,945 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,504 per month.

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

Rufus, NC
$3,945/mo
$3,900/mo

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

Rufus, NC
$3,945/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

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

$4,678/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,945/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,001/mo
Studio
$5,139/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,665/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,550/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,850/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Rufus over time

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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 Rufus

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rufus

Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens

3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

5.0
Carolina Care Retirement Community is very clean and maintained. A great value for the price. The other nearby residents are friendly and quiet. The staff has been very helpful from the time we requested information through now. The housekeeping staff is efficient, dependable and trustworthy. ...
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Rufus nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rufus nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rufus, 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 Rufus 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 Rufus 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
33.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.8%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rufus 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 Rufus Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rufus, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rufus 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 Rufus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rufus, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.2%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Rufus 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 Rufus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rufus, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
18.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rufus 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 Rufus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rufus, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.9%
0.4%
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