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10 Best Nursing Homes in Graphite, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Graphite nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Graphite, NC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Graphite or another care type is right for you. Browse 44 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Graphite.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Graphite, NC

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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
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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: 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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Graphite, NC

The average cost of senior living in Graphite is $4,505 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,312 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Graphite, NC, vs. nearby cities

Graphite, NC
$4,505/mo
$4,584/mo
$4,599/mo

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

Graphite, NC
$4,505/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$4,639/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,505/mo

Nursing homes costs in Graphite, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,320/mo
Studio
$8,930/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,800/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,158/mo

Senior living costs in Graphite 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: Graphite, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGraphite, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,505/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,273/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,639/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,529/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Graphite, NC:$4,505/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Graphite, NC:$4,273/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Graphite, NC:$4,639/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Graphite, NC:$3,529/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Graphite, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Graphite 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.

Graphite, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Graphite, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Graphite 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
Graphite, NC$6,505/mo$6,391/mo+1.8%
North Carolina$5,913/mo$5,457/mo+8.4%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Graphite, NC
2024 average cost:$6,505/mo
2023 average cost:$6,391/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,913/mo
2023 average cost:$5,457/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Graphite

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Graphite

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Arbor Terrace of Asheville

5.0
We've been so pleased with Arbor Terrace. Mom is thriving in memory care there. Highly recommend! We picked this community because the facility was beautifully decorated and appointed, and we were very impressed with the staff. There is a large , well landscaped outdoor garden which was ...
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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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Graphite nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Graphite nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Graphite, 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 Graphite 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 Graphite that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Graphite, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
17.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
65.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
17.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.9%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
65.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Graphite 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 Graphite Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Graphite, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
10.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.4%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Graphite 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 Graphite partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Graphite, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
0.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Graphite 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 Graphite communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Graphite, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
3.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Graphite 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 Graphite offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Graphite, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
6.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
3.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
6.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
3.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
6.9%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge and Mitchell House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Graphite, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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