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10 Best Nursing Homes in Riverside, NC

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Riverside 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 23 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Riverside, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Riverside is about $4,137, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 92 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Riverside, NC

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I love the atmosphere here and how it feels like family. I have made many friends here and extended family. The activity programs are great and so much fun! I especially enjoy the socials. I love that we...
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.
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Friendliness, communication, and follow through are excellent prior to contract signing. Afterwards, they diminish to some extent.
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.
We are an Assisted Living community of 42 apartments, all private suites with their own bathrooms and kitchenettes, with options from studios to 2-bedrooms. Our building is designed in a square, with the hallway wrapping around a lovely, enclosed courtyard with lots of places to sit and chat. ...
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Everyone was not only warm and welcoming to our loved one but to us as well. We felt like I loved one was very well cared for and loved at your facility.
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 senior living community, in Greenville, N.C., offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in an environment of beauty and sophisticated Southern living. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving the daily personal assistance you need....
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Mom is staying active, she says the food is good. The staff is professional and friendly. Someone did break her TV, they replaced it until I got her a new one, but I did not find out about it until I...
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.
Spring Arbor of Greenville features spacious apartments and a highly dedicated and experienced staff certified in assisted senior living and Alzheimer's & dementia care.Spring Arbor of Greenville is located in the major industrial and economic center for Eastern North Carolina. It is...
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Mom came on a Wednesday afternoon late, the Admissions Director actually waited for her even after her work time was over; was admitted to her room and immediately was attended by her nurse, CNA, and wound...
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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This is a great community and everything is working out very well for my mother in law. She has adjusted well to the community and seems to really like it. The community looks great and everything is nice...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at The Village of Kinston located at 1935 Idlewild Drive in Kinston. The Village offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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.
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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.
The Meadows North is a quiet assisted living/apartment community that consists of fifty two assisted living beds and thirty four one and two bedroom apartments. We have a paved parking lot for visitors and families with easy access to the Assisted Living Facility. We have a beautiful spacious...
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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.
Photo of Red Oak Manor Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Red Oak Assisted Living
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.
The Meadows of Red Oak is a family oriented sixty bed Assisted Living community. Twenty four hour assistance is provided by a trained and caring staff. Our community caters mostly to the geriatric population. We provide a wide range of activities for our residents, with at least one outing...
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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.
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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.
Alpha Care One Assisted Living has established itself in the area by undergoing a complete renovation of its resident rooms, community rooms, and the building as a whole. Alpha Care One Assisted Living is a family owned and operated community that focuses on quality support of our residents and...
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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 Riverside, NC

The average cost of senior living in Riverside is $4,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include River Bend, NC with an average of $3,558 per month.

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

Riverside, NC
$4,137/mo
$4,328/mo
$3,778/mo

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

Riverside, NC
$4,137/mo
U.S. national average
$4,937/mo

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

$4,478/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,137/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,515/mo
Studio
$7,064/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,542/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,299/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Riverside over time

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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 Riverside

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Riverside

Spring Arbor of Greenville

5.0
My brother-in-law fell in love with Spring Arbor when we saw it and so did I. The friendly staff, other workers, decorations, cleanliness. were a big factor as well. So welcoming, keeping abreast activities with the newsletter. Overall, great!!

The Village of Kinston

5.0
My mom just moved in here a couple of weeks ago. I'm impressed with the time the management took to make moms move in process fun and relaxing. When a administrator rolls up her sleeves and helps unpack moms things and takes the time everyday to check on mom . That shows they care. Mom loves the ...
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Home Place of New Bern

5.0
It is a wonderful place, clean and orderly!! They keep the people involved with activities!! It is just a great place!!! It gives peace of mind to know Mama is being taken care of 24/7. All the workers are so nice and helpful to the residents. My Mom is on the Memory Care unit and the residents ...
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Riverside nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverside nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverside, 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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
37.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.3%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riverside 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 Riverside Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riverside, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riverside 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 Riverside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverside, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverside 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 Riverside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverside 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 Riverside 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
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Home Place of New Bern and Navion of New Bern are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Riverside, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 23 nursing homes facilities near Riverside, North Carolina. See the full list.

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