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10 Best Nursing Homes in Smith Crossing, NC

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Smith Crossing, 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.
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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.
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.
Photo of Coastal Cove of Wilmington
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
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hope Springs offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hope Springs each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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.
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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: 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: 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 Valley Pines Adult 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, 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.
The Magnolia is an assisted living and memory care community located in Clinton, NC. Clinton is a beautiful city with a newly renovated downtown, tree-lined streets, and historic homes. It is known as a friendly and welcoming community where neighbors come together to support one another. The...

Cost of nursing homes in Smith Crossing, NC

The average cost of senior living in Smith Crossing is $3,919 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandyfield, NC with an average of $2,738 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Smith Crossing, NC, vs. nearby cities

Smith Crossing, NC
$3,919/mo
$4,057/mo

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

Smith Crossing, NC
$3,919/mo
U.S. national average
$4,843/mo

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

$4,501/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,919/mo

Nursing homes costs in Smith Crossing, NC, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Smith Crossing 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: Smith Crossing, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmith Crossing, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,919/mo$4,467/mo$4,843/mo
Assisted Living$3,730/mo$4,273/mo$4,620/mo
Memory Care$4,501/mo$5,171/mo$5,385/mo
Independent Living$4,042/mo$3,609/mo$4,083/mo
Nursing Homes
Smith Crossing, NC:$3,919/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,843/mo
Assisted Living
Smith Crossing, NC:$3,730/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,620/mo
Memory Care
Smith Crossing, NC:$4,501/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,385/mo
Independent Living
Smith Crossing, NC:$4,042/mo
North Carolina:$3,609/mo
U.S.:$4,083/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Smith Crossing, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Smith Crossing 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
Smith Crossing, NC$5,800/mo$5,490/mo+5.6%
North Carolina$5,912/mo$5,461/mo+8.2%
National$5,669/mo$5,384/mo+5.3%
Smith Crossing, NC
2024 average cost:$5,800/mo
2023 average cost:$5,490/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,912/mo
2023 average cost:$5,461/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,669/mo
2023 average cost:$5,384/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Smith Crossing

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Smith Crossing

Shallotte Assisted Living, Inc.

5.0
This is an older community but has undergone many upgrades. The Administrator went out of his way to transition my uncooperative mother. She now loves it and has many friends. She also can't wait to get back to her new "home" when we take her on outings. I am completely satisfied with the ...
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The Kempton At Brightmore in Wilmington, NC

4.2
My mother lived at the Kempton for about a year and a half before she passed away unexpectedly in late [date removed]. She loved it there! They had lots of activities that she enjoyed and she made many new friends there. I always found the staff to be friendly & caring and the facility was ...
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Red Springs Assisted Living

4.7
The Red Springs Assisted Living is one of the best places. The affordability makes it great. The people that work there are awesome. They are friendly and helpful. My father seems to love the food there. The communication with the staff has been good. It's very easy to communicate with them. The ...
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Smith Crossing nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith Crossing nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smith Crossing, 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 Smith Crossing 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 Smith Crossing that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smith Crossing, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.9%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.2%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.6%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.2%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.7%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smith Crossing 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 Smith Crossing Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smith Crossing, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.4%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smith Crossing 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 Smith Crossing partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smith Crossing, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.3%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith Crossing 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 Smith Crossing communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smith Crossing, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
20.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith Crossing 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 Smith Crossing offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smith Crossing, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.9%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.1%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
29.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.1%
0.4%
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Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, Spring Arbor of Wilmington and Indigo at Carolina Forest are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Smith Crossing, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 101 nursing homes facilities near Smith Crossing, North Carolina. See the full list.
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