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10 Best Nursing Homes in Oak Island, NC

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Oak Island 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Oak Island, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Oak Island is about $4,562, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 81 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Oak Island, NC

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Photo of Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle
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43 reviews
9.5
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43 reviews
5 star
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The staff is fabulous, the only complaint would be the quality of the food. Definitely has gone down since mom first got there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this...
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.
Person Centered. Service Focused. Passion Driven. Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle is an exceptional new option for Senior Living in southeastern North Carolina. Arbor Landing offers residents Retirement Living with Assisted Services. A unique alternative for seniors, the community combines just the...
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9.2
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29 reviews
5 star
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14%
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We were able to get my grandmother into Terra Bella quickly. Staff is very friendly and helpful. They have taken the time to get to know my grandmother and family members. My grandmother enjoys being there...
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 are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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The community is really nice and clean. The staff is outstanding. The food does need improvement if a few areas. They offer a lot of nice activities for her to enjoy. They take their time in helping you 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.
Whether for you or a loved one, New Hanover House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Hanover House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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My father was well taken care of there. They went out of there way to make him feel at home and cared for. The home is older but has gone under a new remodeling. I was very pleased with the way they 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.
At Shallotte Assisted Living we offer Private Pay and Medicaid Programs. Also, eighty beds are provided for individuals requiring assistance, but who desire to live as independently as possible. Each resident maintains high level of freedom in a semi-private room while at the same time receiving...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Photo of Autumn Care of Shallotte
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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, 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.
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, 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Oak Island, NC

The average cost of senior living in Oak Island is $4,562 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bolton, NC with an average of $3,181 per month.

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

Oak Island, NC
$4,562/mo
$4,562/mo

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

Oak Island, NC
$4,562/mo
U.S. national average
$4,880/mo

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

$4,707/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,562/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,288/mo
Studio
$6,040/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,445/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,695/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,295/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Oak Island over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Oak Island

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Oak Island

Shallotte Assisted Living, Inc.

5.0
This is an older community but has undergone many upgrades. The Administrator went out of his way to transition my uncooperative mother. She now loves it and has many friends. She also can't wait to get back to her new "home" when we take her on outings. I am completely satisfied with the ...
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Brookdale Wilmington

4.9
The staff was great. Everyone knew [name removed] and her story as well as our family. They were attuned to her needs. There was daily activities as well as outings. As [name removed] illness progressed they were supportive to all our needs. The building was in need of updating and that was ...
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Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle in Shallotte, NC

5.0
Moving mom to an independent living apartment was of course very stressful. Chosing the right facility and getting buy-in from mom, who had a 3 bedroom 2 bath house by herself was sometimes tenuous. A place for mom helped to make the right facility choice. The fact that momcould take her ...
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Oak Island nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Island nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Island, 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 Oak Island 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 Oak Island 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
25%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
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
37.5%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oak Island 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 Oak Island Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oak Island, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oak Island 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 Oak Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak Island, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Island 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 Oak Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Island 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 Oak Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, Spring Arbor of Wilmington and TerraBella Southport are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Oak Island, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Oak Island, North Carolina. See the full list.

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