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9 Best Nursing Homes in Shepherds, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shepherds 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 Shepherds, 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 Shepherds or another care type is right for you. Browse 9 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shepherds.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Derita / Statesville, Wilson Heights and University City South.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Barber, Cooleemee and North Cooleemee.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Shepherds, NC

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Photo of Cadence at Mooresville by CogirCommunity card badge
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36 reviews
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We haven't tried the food but my father in law isn't a big fan, that's the only reason for a middle answer. The staff has always been really great. Greetings us when we arrive, kind things to say about our...
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 and hospitality of Cadence Mooresville. Located just 10 minutes from the shores of Lake Norman, our community has a distinguished reputation among Mooresville’s families as the provider of choice for assisted living and dementia care. Cadence Mooresville is designed...
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6.3
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6.3
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18 reviews
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Summit Place has a very friendly atmosphere. There is lots of smiles and laughter as you walk down the halls. The staff is universally welcoming to the residents and visitors. They know all the residents 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.
At Summit Place we have only 40 residents in our Assisted Living community. Adjacent to our Assisted Living we also have Memory Care right on our campus with only 20 residents in that portion of the community. Our community is small and intimate. This allows us to have more hands on time with...
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58 reviews
7.8
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We were very happy with Terra Bella Lake Norman. Food wasn't good and many chefs were employed during my parents stay. I don't know why. We would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Located just west of downtown Mooresville, TerraBella Lake Norman is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most with a...
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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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My mother was there for advanced hospice care so some things did not apply to her. The facility is an older structure so has that appearance in ceilings, windows etc. bathrooms are shared. Is located in a...
Provides: Memory Care
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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: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.
At Mooresville, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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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 Shepherds, NC

The average cost of senior living in Shepherds is $4,428 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maiden, NC with an average of $3,845 per month.

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

Shepherds, NC
$4,428/mo
$4,359/mo

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

Shepherds, NC
$4,428/mo
U.S. national average
$4,804/mo

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

$5,061/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,428/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,378/mo
Studio
$4,907/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,120/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,725/mo

Senior living costs in Shepherds 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: Shepherds, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShepherds, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,428/mo$4,320/mo$4,804/mo
Assisted Living$4,186/mo$4,150/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$5,061/mo$4,996/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living$3,101/mo$3,526/mo$4,064/mo
Nursing Homes
Shepherds, NC:$4,428/mo
North Carolina:$4,320/mo
U.S.:$4,804/mo
Assisted Living
Shepherds, NC:$4,186/mo
North Carolina:$4,150/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
Shepherds, NC:$5,061/mo
North Carolina:$4,996/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
Independent Living
Shepherds, NC:$3,101/mo
North Carolina:$3,526/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
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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 Shepherds

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shepherds

Somerset Court of Mocksville

5.0
They really do an excellent job. They deal really well with both the residents and their families. They are very patient and understanding and go out of their way to help out in any way they can. I highly recommend Somerset Court of Mocksville to anyone else who needs a place for their ...
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Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenb in Huntersville, NC

5.0
My experience here was very pleasurable. The staff were extremely kind and helped me to recover very well. I would come back in a second if needed and now consider these people my second family. Thank yall very much!

TerraBella Newton

4.3
We feel very good about our decision to place Dad there. We have found the staff to be very helpful and attentive to his needs. They show kindness and patience with all the residents. I'm not sure they do activities with him, but that may be because my mother is there visiting most days. He ...
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Shepherds nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shepherds nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shepherds, 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 Shepherds 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 Shepherds that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shepherds, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shepherds 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 Shepherds Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shepherds, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
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
11.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shepherds 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 Shepherds partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shepherds, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shepherds 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 Shepherds communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shepherds, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shepherds 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 Shepherds offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shepherds, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir, Concord Place and Morningside of Concord are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shepherds, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Shepherds, North Carolina. See the full list.

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