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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dunns Rock, NC

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dunns Rock, NC

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Photo of Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park
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55 Floor plans available
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Most of the staff and facility are wonderful. There are some things that fall through the cracks like having any medical staff at the facility on a regular basis. The activity staff is the best ever and they...
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.
Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park is located at the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains and was incorporated on October 2004. This Navion Senior Solutions facility offers both Independent and Assisted living, Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park offers the wonderful services that have made us the...
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77 Floor plans available
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There simply are no words that are adequate to give Carolina Reserve at Hendersonville enough credit for all they have done for our mother in her last years. The staff has been so patient, kind and lovely to...
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.
Why opt for nursing home care when your needs can be met at our beautiful assisted living community in Western North Carolina? At Carolina Reserve, we accept a higher level of care than most realize – and our residents age in place without the need to move to a skilled nursing facility in the...
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My mother has been at Cedar Mountain for three years and I have found everyone to be caring and considerate in their care of her. Last year was especially hard due to Covid but [names removed] went over the...
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.
Cedar Mountain House is an assisted living community located just outside of downtown Brevard, NC. Cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a cozy town filled with tremendous cultural & natural opportunities. Cedar Mountain House is tucked away from the hustle & bustle of in town...
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Kingsbridge provides excellent care for my dad. The food is pretty good and the activities help keep him engaged. The staff is very personable and friendly. Beautiful courtyard !
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.
Kingsbridge House is a memory care community located in Brevard, NC. Cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a cozy town filled with tremendous cultural & natural opportunities. The caring staff at Kingsbridge House receive specialized training to care for their residents. This care...
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My loved one is a resident at this facility and it has been great!
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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77 Floor plans available
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All of the living units are in one story, detached homes. There are no high-rise apartments. The feeling is that of a little village rather than a big facility. The activities are impressive, despite having...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills.Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, the #1 retirement living community in Hendersonville. Our senior living community offers a full spectrum of independent living and memory care services administered by a specifically trained, caring...
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The care that mom receives here is really great. The aides have been just wonderful with me and mom. The food can use some improvement. I think that it just might be because they don't use as fresh of...
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.
Brookdale Heritage Circle is a dedicated memory care community in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Hendersonville, within easy reach of premium shopping, dining and quality health care, is an exceptional place to spend retirement. Hendersonville is warm and welcoming, with convenient access to the...
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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.
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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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: 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.
Photo of Blue Ridge Retirement
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Dunns Rock, NC

The average cost of senior living in Dunns Rock is $4,416 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,039 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dunns Rock, NC, vs. nearby cities

Dunns Rock, NC
$4,416/mo
$3,939/mo
$4,536/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dunns Rock, NC, vs. state and national averages

Dunns Rock, NC
$4,416/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dunns Rock, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,658/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,416/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dunns Rock, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,675/mo
Studio
$5,761/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,883/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,850/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

Senior living costs in Dunns Rock vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dunns Rock, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDunns Rock, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,416/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,482/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,658/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,410/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Dunns Rock, NC:$4,416/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Dunns Rock, NC:$4,482/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Dunns Rock, NC:$4,658/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Dunns Rock, NC:$3,410/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dunns Rock, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Dunns Rock and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Dunns Rock, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dunns Rock have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dunns Rock, NC$5,622/mo$6,169/mo-8.9%
North Carolina$5,276/mo$5,028/mo+4.9%
National$5,162/mo$4,970/mo+3.9%
Dunns Rock, NC
2024 average cost:$5,622/mo
2023 average cost:$6,169/mo
Percent change:-8.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,276/mo
2023 average cost:$5,028/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,162/mo
2023 average cost:$4,970/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dunns Rock

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dunns Rock

Cedar Mountain House in Brevard, NC

5.0
My sister and I absolutely love all the staff at Cedar Mountain House. They are always very friendly and welcoming and take excellent care of our Mom. We were very thankful to find a place for her after her fall. She has Alzheimer’s and think she has always lived there and they are her lifelong ...
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Oaks At Sweeten Creek in Arden, NC

4.0
I recently placed my Father at The Oaks At Sweeten Creek, The staff went above and beyond to ensure that he had everything that he needed for his first night stay. Something as simple as 3 pillows was huge to my Dad. The Nursing staff truly care about the patient not just the diagnosis. I ...
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Brookdale Asheville Overlook

4.9
The facility is a tad bit dated, but it's in very good repair, and there is plenty of outdoor space. The staff have been exceptionally supportive and helpful.

Dunns Rock nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunns Rock nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunns Rock, 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 Dunns Rock 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 Dunns Rock 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
35.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dunns Rock 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 Dunns Rock 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
29.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunns Rock 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 Dunns Rock 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
11.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
1.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunns Rock 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 Dunns Rock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
5.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunns Rock 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 Dunns Rock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
0.5%
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Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park, Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville and Cedar Mountain House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dunns Rock, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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