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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Mills, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a South Mills 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 South Mills, 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 South Mills or another care type is right for you. Browse 12 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in South Mills.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pungo Ridge Commons, Charity Farms and Alexandria.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pierceville, Keys Crossroads and Burnt Mills.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near South Mills, NC

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Photo of Brookdale Elizabeth City
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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24 reviews
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Everyone is nice & friendly. They care for you and they do for you as you ask them. The food is really good at breakfast. They take your order for whatever you want.
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.
Define your day, every day.As you get older, you sometimes need a little help. Here we can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too. With assisted living and memory care on one campus, we customize your care to meet your specific...
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.3
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27 reviews
6.3
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27 reviews
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My mom is level 2 dementia and we had a mishappening, I rang the bell several times for help and after 25 minutes I went in search of a nurse after I found one it took another 10 minutes for them to come to...
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.
Cedar Manor Assisted Living is an affiliate of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Cedar Manor offers a comfortable, supportive atmosphere to enjoy your independence in a secure, peaceful, wooded setting. Each private suite features kitchenettes, individual climate control and bathrooms with...
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Currituck House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Currituck House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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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, 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.
Waterbrooke of Elizabeth City is a 130 bed assisted living community that emphasizes excellence in resident care while promoting dignity, respect and independence.  We offer services that are rarely offered in other communities, including an in-house physician, in-house psychiatrist, and a...
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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
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, 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.
Lav'm Adult Residence Lav'm Adult Residence is an assisted living community located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The community is located in a mostly residential area with a few businesses, which creates a quiet, home-like setting for the community's residents without sacrificing nearby conveniences....
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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.
Whitehurst ManorWhitehurst Manor offers a great assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Chesapeake, VA their home. The city of Chesapeake offers beautiful parks and outdoor space, with opportunities for hiking or just enjoying the weather. The city also offers many museums...
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
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
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.

Cost of nursing homes in South Mills, NC

The average cost of senior living in South Mills is $4,811 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabeth City, NC with an average of $4,639 per month.

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

South Mills, NC
$4,811/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$6,798/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,811/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Mills, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,948/mo
Private
$5,015/mo

Senior living costs in South Mills 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: South Mills, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Mills, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,811/mo$4,826/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,834/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,798/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,858/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
South Mills, NC:$4,811/mo
North Carolina:$4,826/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
South Mills, NC:$5,834/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Mills, NC:$6,798/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South Mills, NC:$3,858/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in South Mills, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in South Mills 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 average 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
South Mills, NC$5,993/mo$5,749/mo+4.3%
North Carolina$6,311/mo$5,876/mo+7.4%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
South Mills, NC
2024 average cost:$5,993/mo
2023 average cost:$5,749/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,311/mo
2023 average cost:$5,876/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Mills

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Mills

First Choice Assisted Living LLC in Chesapeake, VA

4.1
The staff is very caring and I think this is a great place for your loved one. The food is good and the community has restaurants close by if you want something different. I would recommend this community to others.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor in Chesapeake, VA

5.0
Some nice Christian leaders and workers. Have church services and Bible stories Highly recommend Commonwealth at Georgian Manor.

Commonwealth Memory Care at Chesapeake

5.0
The staff are caring and supportive. The activities director is amazing young man. Mom has received therapy and they are keeping her very active. Food is really good the cooks are very hardworking and do a great job. I'm overall very happy with the care mom my is receiving.

South Mills nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Mills nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Mills, 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 South Mills 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 South Mills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Mills, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
0.2%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
0.5%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
8.5%
14.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
9%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
0.6%
4.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
0.1%
0.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
8.4%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
0.4%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
13.2%
9.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Mills 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 South Mills Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Mills, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
0.1%
1.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
0.3%
2.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Mills 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 South Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
0.1%
1.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Mills 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 South Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Mills 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 South Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Mills, NCNational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
0.4%
3.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
0.5%
3.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Elizabeth City, Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor and Currituck House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Mills, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near South Mills, North Carolina. See the full list.
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