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10 Best Nursing Homes in Merry Oaks, NC
Merry Oaks 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 24 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Merry Oaks, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Merry Oaks is about $5,582, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 376 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 Pittsboro, Terrells and Gum Springs.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Merry Oaks, NC
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9.9
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48 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Brookdale Meadowmont and the overall experience has been great so far. The staff is better than great. The food is typical institutional food, I don't like it but our...
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.
At our senior living community in Chapel Hill, N.C., which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, you can be your best possible self. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving assistance for bathing, dressing and medications....
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9.6
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24 reviews
My mother in law received excellent care at Spring Arbor in Apex. We were impressed with everyone we encountered. The speech, occupational and physical therapists were also excellent. It was the right...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
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58 reviews
We picked them because of the fact that they were willing to accept my husband. There's a great deal of staff turnover. I understand that's ubiquitous in this type of facility, but it does affect quality of...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
55 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.0
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13 reviews
The staff took feedback well and attempted to accommodate special requests etc. it's important that family be involved as staff was sometimes very slim.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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32 reviews
I am in charge of the care for a family member who because of a serious chronic condition cannot live alone. I have looked at many senior residences. Brookdale MacArthur Park is welcoming and supportive - a...
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.
Our community, located in Cary, N.C., is nestled away in a peaceful, residential area near the Research Triangle, just a short drive from the thriving metro areas of Raleigh and Durham. We offer two levels of care so that should your needs change over time and you require memory care, you have...
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8.8
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63 reviews
From the moment my dad got there everyone treated him like he was their own family. He was nervous about starting over with a new place on his own and the staff took him under their wing and made him feel...
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.
Welcome to HeartFields, a Five Star Quality Care community! In our beautiful, home-like setting with stately architecture and a thoughtfully designed interior, you will be close to Western Wake Hospital, shopping, cultural activities, doctors and medical centers. We offer 24-hour nursing,...
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8.7
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33 reviews
5 stars for all categories! They were very nice to work with and much more flexible than other places we checked out. Much much better than [facility name removed], which I highly recommend people stay away...
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.
A beautiful privately and locally owned community located in historical Pittsboro, North Carolina. We offer a comprehensive approach to senior care by meeting all the needs of individuals who require a full range of assistance from Independent, Assisted, and Hospice services. Accepting Private...
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8.5
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47 reviews
The Addison of Fuquay is a wonderful community and we are so glad we chose it for our loved one. The staff are always friendly and attentive and the food has always been delicious when we visit. I would...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.6
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40 reviews
We picked them because of the proximity to other family living in the area. Food is sub-par, and is often a major issue. Management had turned over several times, but the place is generally clean and feels...
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.
We're excited to be bringing the best in assisted living and memory care to the Triangle. Chatham Ridge Assisted Living will be located in Polks Village in southern Chapel Hill, just south of the Orange County/Chatham County line. We anticipate opening in December of 2014. What can you expect...
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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.
Atwater Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility that offers family type care to your family member. 1. We provide 24 hour personal care. 2. We assist the residents with all medications. 3. We furnish transportation to...
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8.5
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.I think that everything else about The Reserve is top-notch except for the meals and dining service - that is a negative. Instead of providing meals, they allocate [fee removed] per month toward meals out...
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.
Independent Living NOW OPEN!NOW ACCEPTING Assisted Living and Memory Care reservations! Sales Office Hours:Monday - Friday 9 am - 6:00 pmSaturday: 10 am - 5 pmSunday: 12 pm - 5 pmIf these time frames do not work with your schedule please call Kim Dahl to make an appointment outside of these...
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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...
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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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
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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Merry Oaks, NC
The average cost of senior living in Merry Oaks is $5,582 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Linden, NC with an average of $3,951 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merry Oaks, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merry Oaks, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Merry Oaks, NC by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Merry Oaks
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merry Oaks
Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC
4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.
HeartFields at Cary
4.6
I'm very satisfied living here, and would recommend it to others. It is quiet and everyone is friendly and helpful.The food is good and my table mates are friendly. We enjoy being together at meal time. I appreciate not being pushed into any particular activity. It is a nice quiet living ...
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Waltonwood - Cary
5.0
The staff was very easy to work with, very sensitive to our needs and very helpful with all the things I may not realize I would need. Communication was excellent and my texts and calls during the process were always answered promptly. It was a difficult move at the time, but now my parents are ...
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Merry Oaks nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merry Oaks nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merry Oaks, 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 Merry Oaks 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 Merry Oaks 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
73.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merry Oaks 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 Merry Oaks Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merry Oaks, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merry Oaks 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 Merry Oaks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merry Oaks, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Merry Oaks 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 Merry Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
53.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merry Oaks 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 Merry Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Meadowmont, Oak Hill Assisted Living and Spring Arbor of Apex are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Merry Oaks, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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