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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kalmia, NC
Kalmia 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 180 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Kalmia, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Kalmia is about $4,328, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1026 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 Altapass, Burkemont and Glen Alpine.
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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
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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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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.
Walden House is a senior living community located in Hickory, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Walden House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life 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.
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: 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
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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
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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, 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.
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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
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: 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
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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.
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...
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: 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.
Piedmont Village at Newton is an assisted living community located in Newton, NC. The city of Newton is located in Catawba County and is home to about 13,000 people. Newton is a small town where residents can enjoy going out for relaxing walks, going to run errands, or relaxing in the comfort of...
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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation - Hillside, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our community provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. To meet the social needs of...
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 Kalmia, NC
The average cost of senior living in Kalmia is $4,328 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,388 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kalmia, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kalmia, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kalmia
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kalmia
The Blake at Kingsport
5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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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!
The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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Kalmia nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kalmia nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kalmia, 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 Kalmia 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 Kalmia 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
42.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kalmia 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 Kalmia 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
35%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kalmia 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 Kalmia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kalmia, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kalmia 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 Kalmia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kalmia 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 Kalmia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Bristol, LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kalmia, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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