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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shookville, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shookville 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 Shookville, NC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shookville, NC

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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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: 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.
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.
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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.
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, 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.
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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: 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.
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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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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: 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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Shookville, NC

The average cost of senior living in Shookville is $4,051 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,039 per month.

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

Shookville, NC
$4,051/mo
$4,127/mo
$3,612/mo

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

Shookville, NC
$4,051/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$4,821/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,051/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,095/mo
Studio
$5,007/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,889/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,442/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,463/mo

Senior living costs in Shookville 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: Shookville, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShookville, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,051/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,855/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,821/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,206/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Shookville, NC:$4,051/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Shookville, NC:$3,855/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Shookville, NC:$4,821/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Shookville, NC:$3,206/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shookville, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shookville 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 Shookville, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shookville 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
Shookville, NC$5,865/mo$5,965/mo-1.7%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Shookville, NC
2024 average cost:$5,865/mo
2023 average cost:$5,965/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
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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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 Shookville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shookville

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Arbor Terrace of Asheville

5.0
We've been so pleased with Arbor Terrace. Mom is thriving in memory care there. Highly recommend! We picked this community because the facility was beautifully decorated and appointed, and we were very impressed with the staff. There is a large , well landscaped outdoor garden which was ...
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Shookville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shookville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shookville, 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 Shookville 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 Shookville 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
32.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shookville 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 Shookville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shookville 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 Shookville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shookville, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shookville 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 Shookville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shookville, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shookville 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 Shookville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.9%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Keowee Square, Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square and Belvedere Commons of Seneca are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shookville, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 174 nursing homes facilities near Shookville, North Carolina. See the full list.
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