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10 Best Nursing Homes in Hester, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Hester 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 Hester, 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 Hester or another care type is right for you. Browse 12 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Hester.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Glenwood, North Ridge Road and Meredith Woods.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sandy Plain, Butner and Denny Store.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Hester, NC

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Photo of Brookdale Durham
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22 Floor plans available
8.9
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68 reviews
8.9
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68 reviews
5 star
40%
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32%
3 star
16%
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8%
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As a local Asian American family here in Durham and after looking at several places for our mom, we chose Brookdale Durham—and honestly, we’re glad we did. From the start, the staff made her feel welcome....
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.
At our exclusive senior living community in Durham, N.C., which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, you can be your best possible self in an environment of luxury, beauty and sophistication. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving...
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8.0
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32 reviews
8.0
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32 reviews
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55%
4 star
21%
3 star
9%
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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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7.3
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4 reviews
7.3
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4 reviews
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14%
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0%
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Last [date removed], I along with my mother and auntie (who both suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease) visited family members in NC. We determined that caring for them required more than one family member’s...
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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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My mother has lived there for over a year now. Eno Pointe is a no-frills facility that is very reasonably priced. That said, the place is always clean, the staff are friendly and the grounds are kept up...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Hester, NC

The average cost of senior living in Hester is $5,163 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middleburg, NC with an average of $3,535 per month.

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

Hester, NC
$5,163/mo
$5,382/mo
$5,587/mo

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

Hester, NC
$5,163/mo
U.S. national average
$4,804/mo

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

$5,836/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,163/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,896/mo
Studio
$7,318/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,087/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,969/mo

Senior living costs in Hester 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: Hester, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHester, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,163/mo$4,320/mo$4,804/mo
Assisted Living$5,089/mo$4,150/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$5,836/mo$4,996/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living$3,693/mo$3,526/mo$4,064/mo
Nursing Homes
Hester, NC:$5,163/mo
North Carolina:$4,320/mo
U.S.:$4,804/mo
Assisted Living
Hester, NC:$5,089/mo
North Carolina:$4,150/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
Hester, NC:$5,836/mo
North Carolina:$4,996/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
Independent Living
Hester, NC:$3,693/mo
North Carolina:$3,526/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
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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 Hester

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hester

The Addison in Durham, NC

4.5
I would recommend to others. Overall, we are happy with the experience our mother is having, given her condition. The work of managing the memory care facility has got to be difficult and I appreciate them keeping her safe. Can't expect much more.

The Canterbury House in Roxboro, NC

5.0
We chose Canterbury House because it is very close to our home so it makes it convenient. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. The appearance of the community is just very warm and welcoming. When we visited the community everyone was very welcoming and extremely friendly. We are very ...
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Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir

5.0
Everyone was so friendly and helpful! Hans with the maintenance team was especially helpful getting mom’s room ready for her to move in, but thanks to all! Also many thanks to [names removed] as we had lots of questions and phone calls that they answered with out hesitation.

Hester nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hester nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hester, 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 Hester 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 Hester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hester, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hester 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 Hester Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hester, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hester 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 Hester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hester, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Hester 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 Hester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hester, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Hester 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 Hester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hester, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir, Sunrise of Raleigh and Carolina Reserve of Durham are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Hester, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Hester, North Carolina. See the full list.

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