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10 Best Nursing Homes in Tellico, NC
Tellico 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 19 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Tellico, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Tellico is about $3,694, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 8 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 Ellijay, Brendletown and Tuskeegee.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Tellico, NC
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I agree with all of the positive reviews but add that the facility is very well maintained I could not find the slightest issue As for the meals, most weekday meals are sometimes disgusting and barely...
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.
Hayesville House is a memory care community located in Hayesville, NC. Hayesville is a small town located in the western tip of North Carolina. It provides a warm and homey community for all who live there. The Hayesville House uniquely provides care through all the stages of Dementia. Because...
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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
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, 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...
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.
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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: 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: 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: 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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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...
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Cost of nursing homes in Tellico, NC
The average cost of senior living in Tellico is $3,694 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Tellico, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Tellico, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Tellico
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Tellico
Hayesville House
5.0
My loved one has been really enjoying her stay so far at this community. I am very comfortable with the quality of care they are providing her and that she is safe in her new living environment. She has had no complaints about the food and is enjoying the activities they have available ...
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Tellico nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tellico nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tellico, 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 Tellico 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 Tellico that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tellico, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
12.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
62.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Tellico 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 Tellico Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tellico, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tellico 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 Tellico offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tellico, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
6.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
6.4%
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Hayesville House, Franklin House and The Hermitage are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Tellico, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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