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10 Best Nursing Homes in Big East Fork, NC
Big East Fork 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 66 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Big East Fork, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Big East Fork is about $4,362, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 307 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Retreat, Sunburst and Cruso.
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Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton 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.
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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
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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: 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 Big East Fork, NC
The average cost of senior living in Big East Fork is $4,362 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Big East Fork, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Big East Fork
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Big East Fork
Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park in Hendersonville, NC
4.8
I would highly recommend this community. For the money and cost they are the best community around this area for your loved ones. They have activities like games, movie night, church services and more for the residents.
Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC
5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.
Brookdale Asheville Overlook
4.0
Mom only had one week at Brookdale. She had a mini stroke or episode that made us take her to the hospital. They did not want her back at Brookdale because they didn't have the care she needed so we moved her into a skilled nursing facility. She really liked Brookdale for that week so I would ...
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Big East Fork nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big East Fork nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big East Fork, 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 Big East Fork 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 Big East Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big East Fork, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.5%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Big East Fork 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 Big East Fork 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
26.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big East Fork 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 Big East Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big East Fork, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Big East Fork 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 Big East Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
4.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
7.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big East Fork 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 Big East Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.3%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.8%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
4.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain and Trinity View Retirement Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Big East Fork, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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