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10 Best Nursing Homes in Island Ford, NC

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Island Ford 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 27 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Island Ford, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Island Ford is about $3,341, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 21 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Island Ford, 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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My mother has been at Cedar Mountain for three years and I have found everyone to be caring and considerate in their care of her. Last year was especially hard due to Covid but [names removed] went over the...
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.
Cedar Mountain House is an assisted living community located just outside of downtown Brevard, NC. Cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a cozy town filled with tremendous cultural & natural opportunities. Cedar Mountain House is tucked away from the hustle & bustle of in town...
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Kingsbridge provides excellent care for my dad. The food is pretty good and the activities help keep him engaged. The staff is very personable and friendly. Beautiful courtyard !
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.
Kingsbridge House is a memory care community located in Brevard, NC. Cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a cozy town filled with tremendous cultural & natural opportunities. The caring staff at Kingsbridge House receive specialized training to care for their residents. This care...
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This is a nice smaller community that works with memory care only, my brother has a nice private room with a shared bathroom and they were willing to work with my brother who has a catheter which a lot of...
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.
Haywood House provides a secure, supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer's and memory-related dementias. All our staff members undergo and successfully complete specialized training in the care and service of those with Alzheimer's and related dementias. 'Our 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.
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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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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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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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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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, 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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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.
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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
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Island Ford, NC

The average cost of senior living in Island Ford is $3,341 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.

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

Island Ford, NC
$3,341/mo
$3,229/mo

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

Island Ford, NC
$3,341/mo
U.S. national average
$4,903/mo

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

$4,847/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,341/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Island Ford, 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.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Island Ford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Island Ford

Cedar Mountain House in Brevard, NC

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My sister and I absolutely love all the staff at Cedar Mountain House. They are always very friendly and welcoming and take excellent care of our Mom. We were very thankful to find a place for her after her fall. She has Alzheimer’s and think she has always lived there and they are her lifelong ...
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Island Ford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Island Ford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Island Ford, 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 Island Ford 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 Island Ford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Island Ford, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
17.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Island Ford 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 Island Ford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Island Ford, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Island Ford 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 Island Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Island Ford, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
0.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Island Ford 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 Island Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Island Ford, NCNational
Room service
Room service
5.9%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Island Ford 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 Island Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
11.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.9%
0.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
11.8%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Franklin House, Cedar Mountain House and The Hermitage are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Island Ford, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 27 nursing homes facilities near Island Ford, North Carolina. See the full list.

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