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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waynesville, NC
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Waynesville 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 Waynesville, 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 Waynesville or another care type is right for you. Browse 53 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Waynesville.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Waterville, Mount Sterling and Catons Grove.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Waterville, Mount Sterling and Catons Grove.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Waynesville, NC
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Cost of nursing homes in Waynesville, NC
The average cost of senior living in Waynesville is $3,513 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waynesville, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waynesville, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Waynesville, NC by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Waynesville
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waynesville
Heather Glen Assisted Living in Arden, NC
5.0
The staff at Heather Glen Assisted Living are great and the residents here get great care.
I would definitely recommend this facility to others.
Waynesville nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waynesville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville 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 Waynesville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waynesville, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Waynesville 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 Waynesville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waynesville, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
3.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10.7%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waynesville 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 Waynesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waynesville, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
3.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Waynesville 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 Waynesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waynesville, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
7.1%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Waynesville 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 Waynesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waynesville, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
7.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.9%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
7.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
3.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heather Glen Assisted Living, The Hermitage and Kingsbridge House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waynesville, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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