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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wake Forest, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest or another care type is right for you. Browse 16 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wake Forest.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Crest, Glenwood and CCGMR.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wake Forest, NC

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Photo of Brookdale Wake Forest
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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36 reviews
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I cannot say enough wonderful things about this community. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed by the warm and compassionate staff. My family has such peace of mind knowing that our loved one 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.
You want to keep living your best life, and our community in the quaint college town of Wake Forest, North Carolina can help you do just that. Our beautifully landscaped campus is located near shopping, restaurants, and physicians’ offices, and we offer assisted living and memory care for our...
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22 Floor plans available
8.8
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The experience at Falls River Court has been a great experience and yes we would recommend the community to other families based on that experience
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.
Falls River Village offers assisted living services to senior citizens. We also offer memory care services at Falls River Court which is located on our campus. Memory Care offers a lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to world-class museums, Southern-style mansions and convenient...
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44 Floor plans available
8.8
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94 reviews
8.8
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94 reviews
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All workers are very kind. It's very clean. Many activities for the residents. I would recommend Sunrise to others who are currently searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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8.4
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I live in Lawrenceville,Ga and was able to visit my Aunt [name removed] once while she was in Franklin Manor .She looked well and eating lunch that she was enjoying. The staff was patient and pleasant. Her...
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.
Truly Compassionate Memory CareLocated in Youngsville, North Carolina, Franklin Manor is an Assisted Living Community that is exclusively dedicated to the care of those with memory care related disorders (i.e., general dementia, Alzheimer disease, Lewy Body). Prior to admission every potential...
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. My mother has been there over two months and doesn't have anything negative to say about the staff as well. The room is a good size, we love the fact she has a private...
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 of Cadence North Raleigh. Ideally situated between North and Midtown Raleigh, Cadence North Raleigh offers easy access to great shopping, medical care and local culture. With beautiful grounds and outdoor spaces, this serene setting is an ideal spot for retirement...
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8.2
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37 reviews
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37 reviews
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Best place in Raleigh. Management did everything they could to help us get adequate care for my brother in law. No other place helped us like Falls River. Not only on one occasion but twice. [name removed]...
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.
At Falls River Village, our goal is to provide the highest quality-of-life for each of our residents. Falls River Village is dedicated to our life engagement philosophy of social, psychological, spiritual and physical well-being for every resident. This dedicaiton is reflected in every erffort...
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My mom really doesn't get involved with the activities, although [name removed] tries to get her to come down for just about everything. Mom likes the food, and the health aides are very nice to her, even...
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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9.3
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All 5. This is the best place ever. My brother loves it at cadence. I feel comfortable with him there. I like the activities they have for the assisted living and memory care residents. They have outings and...
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.
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From his first day there, we both knew that this was the right place for my husband to begin his recovery. A recent amputee, the nursing staff and care givers were very good and thorough with his care. PT...
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: 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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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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.
Alterra Sterling House is an assisted living residence that provides housing and assistance to older adults who want to retain their independence while receiving the daily support they need. The intimate setting for those with limited mobility, as well as specialized programming, help residents...
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 The Cypress of Raleigh
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Wake Forest, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wake Forest is $5,253 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bailey, NC with an average of $4,138 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Wake Forest, NC, vs. nearby cities

Wake Forest, NC
$5,253/mo

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

Wake Forest, NC
$5,253/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,779/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,253/mo

Nursing homes costs in Wake Forest, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,829/mo
Studio
$6,080/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,296/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,054/mo

Senior living costs in Wake Forest 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: Wake Forest, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWake Forest, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,253/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$5,138/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,779/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,940/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Wake Forest, NC:$5,253/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Wake Forest, NC:$5,138/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Wake Forest, NC:$5,779/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Wake Forest, NC:$3,940/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wake Forest, NC, over time

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

Wake Forest, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Wake Forest, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wake Forest 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
Wake Forest, NC$6,448/mo$6,140/mo+5.0%
North Carolina$5,913/mo$5,457/mo+8.4%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Wake Forest, NC
2024 average cost:$6,448/mo
2023 average cost:$6,140/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Wake Forest

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wake Forest

Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Spring Arbor of Raleigh

5.0
My loved one was a resident at Spring Arbor of Raleigh until they had a fire recently, which unfortunately displaced most of the residents. The staff at this facility was great. My loved one really liked the place. I liked it too, from my very first visit. Everything was great about my loved ...
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The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

4.9
We are pleased with variety of activities offered to residents. Most meals are tasty! All residents are upbeat and friendly. Friendliness and professionalism of staff. Configuration of studio apartment appealed to my mom.

Wake Forest nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wake Forest nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wake Forest, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wake Forest, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
38.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wake Forest, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.5%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wake Forest, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wake Forest, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
0.5%
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Brookdale Wake Forest, Falls River Court and Sunrise of North Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wake Forest, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Wake Forest, North Carolina. See the full list.
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