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10 Best Nursing Homes in Whittier, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Whittier 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier or another care type is right for you. Browse 23 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Whittier.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bessie, Rocky Grove and Mountain Grove.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Whittier, NC

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Our loved one is settling in and acclimating to her recent move to the Franklin House. We love the location and its close proximity to our home. Franklin House is a beautiful place. It is very homey and...
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, Franklin House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Franklin House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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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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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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
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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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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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Whittier, NC

The average cost of senior living in Whittier is $3,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Forest Hills, NC with an average of $3,146 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whittier, NC vs. nearby cities

Whittier, NC
$3,285/mo
$3,229/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whittier, NC vs. the state and national average

Whittier, NC
$3,285/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whittier vs. other types of senior living

$4,749/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,285/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Whittier, NC by room type

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.

Whittier nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittier nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittier, 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 Whittier 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 Whittier that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
10%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Whittier 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 Whittier 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
10%
4.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10%
5.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whittier 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 Whittier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
6.8%
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Franklin House, The Hermitage and Spicewood Cottages Willows are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Whittier, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 23 nursing homes facilities near Whittier, North Carolina. See the full list.

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