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10 Best Nursing Homes in Helton, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Helton 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 Helton, 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 Helton or another care type is right for you. Browse 102 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Helton.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Laxon, Rutherwood and Todd.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Helton, NC

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I really liked this community when my loved one lived here. The staff were friendly and the community was kept clean. The food was good. They offer good skilled nursing care. I would recommend taking a look...
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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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My mother-in-law was at Carrington two years ago when it first opened, and on this stay, she was pleased with how much they had improved. She enjoyed her stay. She liked the therapists and they really helped...
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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.
Carrington Places is focused on providing quality care in a skilled nursing setting with rehabilitation care and long-term care. We believe that transitional care involves specialized services that make a smooth transition from hospitalization to home possible. Here you will find a dedicated and...
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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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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, 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.
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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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
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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.
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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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
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.
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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
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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
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
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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, 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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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.
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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Helton, NC

The average cost of senior living in Helton is $4,295 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dobson, NC with an average of $3,569 per month.

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

Helton, NC
$4,295/mo
$4,143/mo
$3,921/mo

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

Helton, NC
$4,295/mo
U.S. national average
$4,804/mo

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

$4,647/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,295/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,175/mo
Studio
$5,211/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,770/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,824/mo

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 Helton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Helton

Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff

4.6
My Mother had spent a lot of time at this facility, and she passed on to Heaven here, Mom seemed to like it, and enjoyed her time there, I have several pictures of her at the facility, Celebrating her Birthday, Christmases and other Holidays, and she Always had a Big Smile on her face, and ...
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Helton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helton, 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 Helton 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 Helton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helton, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.5%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
67.8%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.1%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Helton 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 Helton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helton, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helton 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 Helton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helton, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
16.9%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Helton 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 Helton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helton, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
20.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helton 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 Helton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helton, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
22%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22%
0.4%
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Brookdale Bristol, American House Bristol and Brookdale Lenoir are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Helton, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 102 nursing homes facilities near Helton, North Carolina. See the full list.

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