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6 Best Nursing Homes in Middle River, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Middle River 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 Middle River, 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 Middle River or another care type is right for you. Browse 6 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Middle River.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mark Pine, Buckhead and Goose Hollow.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mark Pine, Buckhead and Goose Hollow.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Middle River, NC

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Photo of Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle
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9.6
Review score
44 reviews
9.6
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44 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
14%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
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0%
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Overall, we are very happy with the facility and thankful to have the peace of mind that our mother is in a safe and caring place. My mother's primary complaint is the food quality-and I would agree with...
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.
Person Centered. Service Focused. Passion Driven. Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle is an exceptional new option for Senior Living in southeastern North Carolina. Arbor Landing offers residents Retirement Living with Assisted Services. A unique alternative for seniors, the community combines just the...
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9.5
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30 reviews
9.5
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30 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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6%
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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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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My father was well taken care of there. They went out of there way to make him feel at home and cared for. The home is older but has gone under a new remodeling. I was very pleased with the way they 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.
At Shallotte Assisted Living we offer Private Pay and Medicaid Programs. Also, eighty beds are provided for individuals requiring assistance, but who desire to live as independently as possible. Each resident maintains high level of freedom in a semi-private room while at the same time receiving...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Middle River, NC

The average cost of senior living in Middle River is $4,491 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Waccamaw, NC with an average of $2,883 per month.

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

Middle River, NC
$4,491/mo
$4,324/mo

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

Middle River, NC
$4,491/mo
U.S. national average
$4,804/mo

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

$4,607/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,491/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,288/mo
Studio
$6,040/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,445/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,695/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,295/mo

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Middle River

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Middle River

Shallotte Assisted Living, Inc.

5.0
This is an older community but has undergone many upgrades. The Administrator went out of his way to transition my uncooperative mother. She now loves it and has many friends. She also can't wait to get back to her new "home" when we take her on outings. I am completely satisfied with the ...
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New Haven at Little River

4.0
So far so good. We have been in contact with them often from what is going on with my dad. But the experience has been good. Everyone has been mainly responsive, sometimes we cannot get in touch with them or have to wait a day for them to call us back.

The Kempton At Brightmore in Wilmington, NC

4.2
My mother lived at the Kempton for about a year and a half before she passed away unexpectedly in late [date removed]. She loved it there! They had lots of activities that she enjoyed and she made many new friends there. I always found the staff to be friendly & caring and the facility was ...
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Middle River nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Middle River nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Middle River, 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 Middle River 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 Middle River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Middle River, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
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
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
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 Middle River 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 Middle River Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Middle River, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
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
50%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Middle River 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 Middle River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Middle River, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Middle River 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 Middle River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Middle River, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Middle River 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 Middle River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Middle River, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, TerraBella Southport and Spring Arbor of Wilmington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Middle River, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 6 nursing homes facilities near Middle River, North Carolina. See the full list.

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