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10 Best Nursing Homes in Whitson, NC

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Whitson, NC

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Photo of Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City
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44 Floor plans available
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Every staff member helps other staff members, regardless of assigned job. They have enough options of room sizes to fit most budgets.
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community that is located in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee. Here you can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery and views of the mountains. Dominion Senior Living is committed in helping our seniors with their spiritual, emotional,...
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We were happy with American House. The staff is friendly and helpful. I especially appreciated the nurse. They kept me informed of any issues.
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Johnson City area.
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Mom continually tells us how good the staff is to her. Always asking her if there is anything she needs. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking.
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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Other than the food, we have been incredibly pleased with everything. My favorite part is the staff. They are friendly and responsive. They have been very helpful through all of the ups and down. The...
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.
Princeton Transitional Care provides a new home for skilled-nursing care and adds 60 assisted living apartments, 47 short-term skilled-nursing and rehab private suites. This state-of-the-art community features a streetscape with a chapel and theatre, library and media center, Blue Ridge market,...
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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
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I rate all areas a five. The workers there are friendly and work well with patients. [name removed] has not complained about being there one time. I would definitely recommend them to others who are...
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.
The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeview 1 offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your loved one is well cared for in...
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22 Floor plans available
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Great staff. Very nurturing. Rooms a bit small but my mom is comfortable and doesn't seem to mind the size. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
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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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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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[name removed], Director of Marketing was a pleasure to work with. Not only did she know all the answers to our questions, she new the name of everyone in Independant living.
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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The staff were top notch. I could not have asked for a better place to recover from my hip surgery. I am so glad I had a choice other than MSHA.
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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I really liked this community when my loved one lived here. The staff were friendly and the community was kept clean. The food was good. They offer good skilled nursing care. I would recommend taking a look...
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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Facility has new Administrator and head of nursing department, who are wonderful. Great changes at Lakebridge.
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: 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, 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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: 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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Whitson, NC

The average cost of senior living in Whitson is $3,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,312 per month.

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

Whitson, NC
$3,970/mo

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

Whitson, NC
$3,970/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$4,224/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,970/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,708/mo
Studio
$4,465/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,829/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,509/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,850/mo

Senior living costs in Whitson 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: Whitson, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhitson, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,970/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,089/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,224/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,403/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Whitson, NC:$3,970/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Whitson, NC:$4,089/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Whitson, NC:$4,224/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Whitson, NC:$3,403/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Whitson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Whitson

Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Family Ministries Retirement and Assisted Living in Limestone, TN

5.0
After being at another assisted living facility we found The John M. Reed Center. My mom felt very much at home here and was very well taken care of. She called it "home." My mom loved the food that was served and the dietary staff asked her if she has special requests. The staff seemed to love ...
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Brookdale Johnson City

5.0
Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We appreciated the open lines of communication we had with the Executive Director, nursing staff, ...
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Whitson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitson, 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 Whitson 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 Whitson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Whitson, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
68.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
68.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Whitson 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 Whitson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whitson, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whitson 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 Whitson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitson, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitson 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 Whitson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whitson, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whitson 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 Whitson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whitson, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.1%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City, American House Johnson City and Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Whitson, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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