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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kannapolis, NC

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11 Video available
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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39 reviews
9.2
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39 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
26%
3 star
10%
2 star
3%
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Value for the money (the food options and quality - not good). Overall, Brookdale was kind. What stood out for me was when my mom had her stroke back in [fee removed] he staff the nursing people and the...
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.
Imagine being able to live by your own design, every single day. That means pursuing your passions, forging new friendships and fostering old connections—and living a truly vibrant life. That’s how life is at our community, which is conveniently located just 30 minutes outside Charlotte, North...
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44 Photos available
8.9
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15 reviews
8.9
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15 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
20%
3 star
27%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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My mother is in their care. Excellent rating on every aspect. The facility is extremely clean. There is a 100% rating in the kitchen area and a 100% rating in the living area. Meals are homemade for the...
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.
Best of Care is an assisted living facility in Kannapolis, NC consisting of 25 beds in private and semi-private rooms with a 6 bed family care home. We strive to meet the needs of our residents through assistance in personal care, health care, and social activities. We provide skilled medical...
Photo of Cadence at Mooresville by CogirCommunity card badge
77 Photos available
9.8
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45 reviews
9.8
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45 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
22%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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We haven't tried the food but my father in law isn't a big fan, that's the only reason for a middle answer. The staff has always been really great. Greetings us when we arrive, kind things to say about our...
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.
Experience the Southern charm and hospitality of Cadence Mooresville. Located just 10 minutes from the shores of Lake Norman, our community has a distinguished reputation among Mooresville’s families as the provider of choice for assisted living and dementia care. Cadence Mooresville is designed...
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9.8
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33 reviews
9.8
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33 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
18%
3 star
15%
2 star
3%
1 star
0%
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Staff has been very responsive and gets back to me quickly. Food is mediocre. Activities seem plentiful. Room size is good in my opinion. I was told before my mom went there how great the food was and that...
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.
Morningside of Concord is located just off Interstate 85; within a quaint community of families and neighbors.  Just minutes to the hospital and medical offices in one direction and the history of a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, Morningside is proud to offer...
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11 Video available
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9.5
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101 reviews
9.5
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101 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
29%
3 star
5%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%
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Concord Place was a wonderful place. Other residents and family members voiced the same. Unfortunately, Concord Place has closed. The owner of that building did not renew the lease. A youth mental health...
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.
Concord Place is a pet friendly senior living community where we provide residents with quality care and assistance in their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
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77 Photos available
8.3
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53 reviews
8.3
Review score
53 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
32%
3 star
17%
2 star
11%
1 star
8%
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To say putting your parents in assisted-living is a difficult decision is putting it mildly. From the minute I we walked into The Laurels, it felt like home. My mind was instantly put at ease when we sat...
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.
The Laurels in Highland Creek is an Assisted Living community located in the master-planned community of Highland Creek in Charlotte, North Carolina. Everything we do at The Laurels is designed to assure the well-being of each of our assisted living residents. Located in northern Mecklenburg...
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77 Photos available
5 star
25%
4 star
75%
3 star
0%
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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.
The Haven in Highland Creek is an Alzheimer's and dementia care residence nestled in the heart of the master-planned community Highland Creek, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Haven is designed, programmed and staffed for individuals with early, middle and late stages of Alzheimer's and...
5 star
31%
4 star
47%
3 star
16%
2 star
3%
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Brookdale has been a great fit for my mom. It has been especially challenging during the pandemic, but they have done a good job of helping my mom settle in and helping me to feel comfortable that she is...
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.
5 star
36%
4 star
29%
3 star
14%
2 star
7%
1 star
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My dad is adjusting better than I thought he would at The Living Center of Concord I really couldn't ask for a better staff and how they care for my dad. Dad really likes going to the dining room and he...
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.
The Living Center of Concord The Living Center of Concord offers a beautiful assisted living community for those seniors who are interested in becoming a part of Concord, NC. This community is located in a vibrant city that is full of plenty to do and plenty to see. Those who are visiting the...
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
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: 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.
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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
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 Concord House
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
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Kannapolis, NC

The average cost of senior living in Kannapolis is $4,405 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Norman of Catawba, NC with an average of $4,267 per month.

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

Kannapolis, NC
$4,405/mo
$4,354/mo
$4,553/mo

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

Kannapolis, NC
$4,405/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,093/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,405/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,391/mo
Studio
$6,105/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,567/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,405/mo

Senior living costs in Kannapolis 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: Kannapolis, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKannapolis, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,405/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,297/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,093/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,926/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Kannapolis, NC:$4,405/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Kannapolis, NC:$4,297/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Kannapolis, NC:$5,093/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Kannapolis, NC:$2,926/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Kannapolis, NC, over time

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

Kannapolis, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Kannapolis, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Kannapolis 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
Kannapolis, NC$6,361/mo$5,715/mo+11.3%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Kannapolis, NC
2024 average cost:$6,361/mo
2023 average cost:$5,715/mo
Percent change:+11.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,910/mo
2023 average cost:$5,456/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kannapolis

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kannapolis

Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenb in Huntersville, NC

5.0
My experience here was very pleasurable. The staff were extremely kind and helped me to recover very well. I would come back in a second if needed and now consider these people my second family. Thank yall very much!

The Living Center of Concord

4.0
This is a church-based community and was by far the best value in the market. If resources are tight, you should consider this community. Fees are inclusive - which is a very big deal. I have been happy with the care for my father. The staff is caring and attentive given the size. My father is ...
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Best of Care Assisted Living in Kannapolis, NC

5.0
Best of Care Assisted Living has been a great place. I've felt that the care there has been better than any place that my loved one has been thus far in the Salisbury area. It's actually in Kannapolis. It's a smaller, family owned establishment. The owner even helps out when needed and even ...
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Kannapolis nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kannapolis nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kannapolis, 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 Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kannapolis, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kannapolis, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
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
29.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kannapolis, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kannapolis, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kannapolis, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Concord Parkway, Best of Care Assisted Living and Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kannapolis, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 22 nursing homes facilities near Kannapolis, North Carolina. See the full list.
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