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10 Best Nursing Homes in Alert, NC
Alert is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 160 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Alert, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Alert is about $5,023, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1423 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Hillcrest was fantastic. It's really A-one in every way. We were here for a short period for rehab. They were too expensive for it to be a long term option, and parking was a creative process, due to it's...
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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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I agree with other reviewers My Mom was there for 2 years. The best 2 years of her life. She had been in a big facility and a Corporate Family Care home in town neither had the professionalism or ability...
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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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My loved one at times complains of the food and she hears staff are unhappy with the chef. Some staff have quit bc of him, she was told. She was pleased with the activity director who may be away. I think...
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.
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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.
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly and...
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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.
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We moved my father into Phoenix Assisted Care after having him in another facility that was awful. While Phoenix a little outdated, and it’s not very large or fancy, it is so clean and nicely decorated. The...
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.
Our management team, a family business, has over 20 years in Long Term Care. Our family values carry over to our staff and residents, providing a comfortable and encouraging environment. Our interdisciplinary care team is made up of a nurse, activity...
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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
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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.
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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Carolina Point is a newly renovated, 140-bed, post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility. Our center is in Orange County on the Chapel Hill/Durham line. We are situated in a relaxed and quiet setting just a short distance from Duke and UNC Hospitals. Our state-of-the-art health 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.
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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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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.
Alterra Sterling House is an assisted living residence that provides housing and assistance to older adults who want to retain their independence while receiving the daily support they need. The intimate setting for those with limited mobility, as well as specialized programming, help residents...
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 Alert, NC
The average cost of senior living in Alert is $5,023 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middleburg, NC with an average of $3,535 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alert, NC vs. nearby cities
Alert, NC
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alert, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alert
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alert
Spring Arbor of Wilson
5.0
The staff at Spring Arbor is fantastic! They are always friendly and take great care of the residents. My Mother has been there a few years and I never have to worry about her care. I would highly recommend Spring Arbor of Wilson!!
Brighton Gardens of Raleigh
4.3
Staff is great except for the accounting office. You have to repeatedly email or call to get an answer from them. We picked this community because of the price, location, and size of the rooms.
The Fountains at The Albemarle in Tarboro, NC
4.6
Very happy living at The Fountains at the Albemarle. All residents are very friendly at The Albemarle. Food could improve sometimes. The staff at The Fountains at The Albemarle are very friendly and courteous.
Alert nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alert nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alert, 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 Alert 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 Alert that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
48.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.8%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.6%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Alert 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 Alert 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
46.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.9%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alert 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 Alert partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alert 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 Alert communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alert 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 Alert offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.5%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
0.4%
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Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount, Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir and Spring Arbor of Apex are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Alert, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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