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6 Best Nursing Homes in Boone, NC

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Boone 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 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Boone, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Boone is about $4,286, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 9 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Boone, NC

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We absolutely love the staff and how they take care of Dad. However, we have not been pleased with the food. The cooking staff has changed multiple times since he moved there. We have also noticed that...
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.
Situated in the hills of Boone, North Caroline, lies our beautiful home, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Our senior living facility is only two miles from Watauga Medical Center and many primary care physicians. Your loved ones can enjoy exquisite mountain views while living stress free in our...
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Cost of nursing homes in Boone, NC

The average cost of senior living in Boone is $4,286 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spruce Pine, NC with an average of $3,328 per month.

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

Boone, NC
$4,286/mo

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

Boone, NC
$4,286/mo
U.S. national average
$4,857/mo

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

$4,628/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,286/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,570/mo
Studio
$7,485/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,195/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Boone over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Boone

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Boone

Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone, NC

5.0
I will start by saying there were only 2 negatives. However, the positive experience did outweigh the negative, so in the last survey question I gave a rating of 5 (being best) still would hold true. My negatives were the deposit, which was a whole months rent along with processing fee up front, ...
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The Heritage of Sugar Mountain in Newland, NC

3.4
It was a very good placement. My son who lives there, he doesn't require a lot of care. He takes care of himself. If it was someone who was bedridden I couldn't judge that, but for him, I'd tell people it was a very good placement.

Boone nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boone nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boone, 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 Boone 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 Boone 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
100%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
100%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Boone 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 Boone 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
100%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
100%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
5.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boone 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 Boone 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
100%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
100%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
100%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Boone 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 Boone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
100%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Boone 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 Boone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
100%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
100%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
100%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
100%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
100%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Lenoir, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living and The Heritage of Sugar Mountain are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Boone, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 6 nursing homes facilities near Boone, North Carolina. See the full list.

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