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10 Best Nursing Homes in Scranton, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Scranton 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton or another care type is right for you. Browse 41 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Scranton.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pike Road, Campbell Creek and Pungo.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Scranton, NC

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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.
New Bern House Assisted Living and Memory Care is a highly regarded senior living community in a desirable location in NC. Whether for you or a loved one, New Bern House offers a caring atmosphere, active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Bern House,...
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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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Scranton, NC

The average cost of senior living in Scranton is $3,560 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bath, NC with an average of $2,850 per month.

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

Scranton, NC
$3,560/mo
$3,923/mo

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

Scranton, NC
$3,560/mo
U.S. national average
$4,838/mo

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

$3,812/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,560/mo

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

Senior living costs in Scranton 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: Scranton, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScranton, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,560/mo$4,467/mo$4,838/mo
Assisted Living$3,529/mo$4,273/mo$4,614/mo
Memory Care$3,812/mo$5,171/mo$5,375/mo
Independent Living$3,129/mo$3,609/mo$4,073/mo
Nursing Homes
Scranton, NC:$3,560/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,838/mo
Assisted Living
Scranton, NC:$3,529/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,614/mo
Memory Care
Scranton, NC:$3,812/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,375/mo
Independent Living
Scranton, NC:$3,129/mo
North Carolina:$3,609/mo
U.S.:$4,073/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Scranton, NC, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Scranton, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Scranton 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
Scranton, NC$5,576/mo$5,311/mo+5.0%
North Carolina$5,780/mo$5,393/mo+7.2%
National$5,614/mo$5,310/mo+5.7%
Scranton, NC
2024 average cost:$5,576/mo
2023 average cost:$5,311/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,780/mo
2023 average cost:$5,393/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,310/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 Scranton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Scranton

Vintage Inn Retirement Community in Williamston, NC

4.1
I am happy with the care that is given here. The staff has a good relationship with my mom. The community is clean. They offer a nice menu. They do have activities to offer to those who can participate. We would recommend this community to other families.

Edenton Primetime Retirement Center

5.0
My husband and I are very happy with Edenton. The staff are good. We have good communication and they are always ready to answer our questions. The community is clean and the grounds are well maintained. The food is good. I would recommend this community.

Home Place of New Bern

5.0
It is a wonderful place, clean and orderly!! They keep the people involved with activities!! It is just a great place!!! It gives peace of mind to know Mama is being taken care of 24/7. All the workers are so nice and helpful to the residents. My Mom is on the Memory Care unit and the residents ...
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Scranton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scranton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scranton, 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 Scranton 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 Scranton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scranton, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
20.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scranton 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 Scranton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scranton, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.7%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scranton 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 Scranton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scranton, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Scranton 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 Scranton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scranton, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Scranton 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 Scranton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scranton, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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