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10 Best Nursing Homes in Stony Fork, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork, 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 Stony Fork or another care type is right for you. Browse 49 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Stony Fork.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Paint Fork, Retreat and Sunburst.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Stony Fork, NC

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Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, Independent 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.
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
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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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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
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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 Stony Fork, NC

The average cost of senior living in Stony Fork is $4,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,039 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Stony Fork, NC vs. nearby cities

Stony Fork, NC
$4,385/mo
$4,300/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Stony Fork, NC vs. the state and national average

Stony Fork, NC
$4,385/mo
U.S. national average
$4,830/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Stony Fork vs. other types of senior living

$5,261/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,385/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Stony Fork, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$6,563/mo
Studio
$6,819/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,339/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Stony Fork over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Stony Fork

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Stony Fork

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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Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge

4.9
[name removed] is a true professional and made our transition so easy. Based on the experience we have had so far with the Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge community, we would recommend them to other families

Stony Fork nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stony Fork nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stony Fork, 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 Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
17.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.6%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
2.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.4%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
5.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.4%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
5.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stony Fork, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
2.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.1%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
11.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
2.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Brookdale Asheville Overlook and Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Stony Fork, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 49 nursing homes facilities near Stony Fork, North Carolina. See the full list.

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