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10 Best Nursing Homes in Union County, NC
Union County 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Union County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Union County is about $5,011, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 126 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 Georgeville, Frog Pond and Aquadale.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Union County, NC
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22 Floor plans available
9.1
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50 reviews
The friendly staff and the large size to give mom room to walk around. Wished they had a full time person to man the front door to let you in and wishes they had rooms with showers.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Special Care for Exceptional SeniorsSeniors living with Alzheimer’s and other kinds of dementia deserve special care. Our luxurious community is highly specialized, providing compassionate Alzheimer’s and dementia care community for exceptional seniors. Because we are built from the ground up to...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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16 reviews
I was very satisfied from the time my father entered until he passed. I could not have asked for better than them. When I was not there I knew my dad was taken care of. The staff was very friendly and kept...
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.
Upgrade Your Senior LivingIt’s time to trade the chores, worries and stress that often come from life at home for a better senior living lifestyle. As a resident here, you’ll enjoy a resort-style atmosphere full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with.We’ve been serving...
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8.3
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28 reviews
Facility is clean, bright and welcoming. It is adequately staffed. The staff are friendly, kind and caring. They are very responsive to any issues or concerns. Good variety of activities. Plenty of food and...
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.
Always Something to DoYou can always find something fun and exciting to do here at our assisted living community in Monroe, North Carolina. With private accommodations, spacious common rooms and a long list of resort-style amenities and services, you may find yourself wondering why you didn’t...
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Woodridge is a much better value for the money than Willow Grove. my aunt is taken care of by trained medical professionals/ she is seen by a doctor or NP on a regular basis, they take her to and from...
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.
Woodridge is a senior living community located in Monroe, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Woodridge we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping them...
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7.9
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22 reviews
[name removed], the nurse is so bubbly and friendly. I feel like she's taken the time to get to know [name removed]. All the caretakers have been great so far. [name removed], the Activity Director, will...
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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A nursing facility like this is much more clinical like, it's basically a step down from a hospital but it's an extremely nice facility, well maintained. For rehab, it's a great facility.
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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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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.
Elizabethan Gardens is a unique assisted living center catering to the elderly, physically disabled, and mentally disabled individuals. Our private rooms are housed in a historic building built in 1929 with semi private wings added in 1982 and 1987. The home has been modernized without losing...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Union County, NC
The average cost of senior living in Union County is $5,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Cross, NC with an average of $4,548 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Union County, NC vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Union County, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Union County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Union County, NC by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Union County over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Union County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Union County
The Blake at Baxter Village in Fort Mill, SC
4.9
I love The Blake!! It's an excellent facility and my parents are adjusting nicely to living in their independent care cottage which is simply beautiful. Yes I would tell a friend.
Brookdale South Charlotte
4.1
The entire team at Brookdale South Charlotte is wonderful. The care they provided was top-notch.
The management team is especially focused on giving every resident the personalized attention they deserve.
The Addison of Indian Trail in Monroe, NC
4.4
They've said for over a year they are to have renovation but hasn't happened yet carpet is bad.
They were without an activities director for a while.
They aren't providing transportation.
It very and quiet facility. Residents tend to keep to themselves. Overall has a nice feel.
Union County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union County, 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 Union County 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 Union County 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
30%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Union County 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 Union County 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
10%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union County 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 Union County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Union County 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 Union County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union County 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 Union County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Providence, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and The Bungalows at Indian Land are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Union County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Union County, North Carolina. See the full list.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Union County
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- Dwight Crossroads, South Carolina
- Lingles Crossroads, South Carolina
- Rich Hill Crossroads, South Carolina
- Primus, South Carolina
- Taxahaw, South Carolina
- White Bluff Corssroads, South Carolina
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