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10 Best Nursing Homes in Orange County, NC

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Orange County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 150 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Orange County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Orange County is about $4,942, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 2893 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Snow Camp, Eli Whitney and Sutphin.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Orange County, NC

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Photo of Brookdale Reidsville
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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18 reviews
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Overall the experience has been good. The staff on the most part are very capable, show kindness and patience to my husband. He has a very nice room. We were able to bring his bed and some furniture from...
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.
Our community, located in Reidsville, N.C., offers two levels of 24-hour care: assisted living and memory care services for seniors living with Alzheimer's or a related form of dementia. As an assisted living resident, you can stay active and independent while receiving a bit of help with any...
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Photo of Sunrise of Cary
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44 Floor plans available
8.7
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78 reviews
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Overall it's been ok so far. A little disappointed with the communication and feedback and hygiene support. It appears they are understaffed. Caregivers saying they are working 12-16hr shifts, but they are...
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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8.7
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They have been great to work with. There have been a few mishaps but they are quick to acknowledge and correct. Friendly and helpful. Good care for Mom. I would recommend to others. Nothing more to add just...
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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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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94 reviews
8.6
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The only issue I have is my brother is a resident there and there are times there are not enough staff to help him out of bed to go eat and they have to bring him his food in bed. A few times his room...
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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When we realized our dad could no longer live alone safely and needed medication management, we wanted a place where he would be cared for with dignity, kindness, and respect. Cadence has far exceeded every...
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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8.6
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Overall has been good. Bright spot is the care/staff and resident feedback All seem very helpful, skilled and friendly. Parents like most staff there. Also they are quick to respond to providing services...
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.
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related...
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22 Floor plans available
8.6
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Friendly caring staff. Clean facilities. The rooms are big enough for my mom to maneuver her wheelchair. Plenty of on site activities. (Mom no longer goes on the offsite trips so I cannot say what they are...
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 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...
Photo of Toney Rest Home
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They have made such a difference in my mother's quality of life. They are always cleaning. The floors, rooms, etc...are immaculate. They insist that my mother get up and be apart of things. They will not...
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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Photo of Spring Arbor of Cary
44 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.4
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[name removed] loves her "apartment ". They have fresh flowers a couple times a week so she can make flower arrangements for her room. There is a menu at each meal plus side order of sandwiches 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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Photo of TerraBella Fuquay-Varina
11 Photo available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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65 reviews
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The staff are friendly and strive to create a sense of community. The care is good and the admin staff strive to make things right if there are any issues. The food has been very good and the activities...
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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Photo of Cadence at Garner by Cogir
3535 Photos available
8.2
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27 reviews
8.2
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I believe a process change needs to take place for every new resident to the Community. I can only speak for Garner location as that is where my loved one was. Change I suggest is: Every new Memory Care...
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.
Surrounded by mature longleaf pine trees, the subtle Queen Anne-style details and pristine landscaping give Cadence at Garner an undeniable charm. We are a senior living community located in southern Garner, North Carolina, that offers assisted living and memory care services. Just a short drive...
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Photo of Richland Square
77 Photos available
8.2
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63 reviews
8.2
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The place is generally clean, when I've needed forms they have home through. I talked to the nurse and she had a good grasp on my mom's condition. My mom looks much better now after a few months than she did...
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.
Premier Memory Care in Greensboro, NCWelcome to Richland Square Memory Care, a compassionate senior living community dedicated to providing specialized memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Located in Greensboro, NC, Richland Square offers a secure and...
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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.
The Golden Years Assisted Living community is located in the gorgeous area of Burlington, NC. If you are in the market for an area that has a small town charm, then Burlington, NC may be just right for you. There are a number of parks and other recreation areas that will allow a senior to get out...
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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...
Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House
1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.0
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My mom chose it because of the location and because she had friends who highly recommended it. My mom has been at Commonwealth for a year now and she LOVES it. There is always something to do and someone to...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House has long been the area’s premier choice for retirement living and is now even better. Offering the choice of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, our residents live comfortably in the beauty of this historic building. Our community has recently...
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The registration process was easy, and not pushy. The facility is clean looking. The baseboards and windowsills are relatively dust free, as well as the common areas. I like that the trash is removed from...
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.
Leave the laundry, housekeeping and yard work behind and spend your well-earned retirement doing exactly what you want. Rekindle an old hobby or start a new one. Catch up on your reading. At our assisted living community in Danville, Va., we want you to get back to the things you’ve always loved...
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Photo of Brookdale Northwest Greensboro
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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5+ - FOOD IS OUTSTANDING (all residents agree). Activities (not sure as they have been without an activities director for several months. Brookdale NW Greensboro was one of about 6 facilities we visited with...
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 our community, which offers assisted living in the thriving city of Greensboro, N.C. , we believe sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. You can connect with others here who share similar interests and life experiences to enjoy a...
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Photo of Green Leaf Care Center
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My mother is still at Greenleaf and she's doing OK. She would rather be home with family, but there's no one to give her the cash she needs. Green leaf is the best place for and they have a lot of things...
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.
Green Leaf Care Center Green Leaf Care Center is an assisted living community located in Lillington, NC. The city of Lillington is located in Harnett County and home to about 3,000 people. Lillington is a small town where residents can do their local shopping, run errands, go to the theater, or...
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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.
Piedmont Christian Home's personalized care plans are tailored to meet the specific requirements and preferences of every individual, ensuring the highest quality of care and support.
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Photo of Morningview at Irving Park
1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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Clean, friendly staff, easy to navigate in the rooms if you are handicapped. Activities are daily planned, they have things like music, crafts, exercise etc. It is a nice variety.
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.
Morningview at Irving Park in Greensboro, NC offers Assisted Living and Memory Care and sits graciously on a high lot surrounded by beautiful neighborhoods, and conveniently located near shopping, medical offices and Moses Cone Hospital. Our excellent location is complimented by the lifestyle of...
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Overall experience is good. Staff is nice but personal belongings go missing and are mixed up with other residents even with all items labeled. Need more activities. Care seams to be good. Could be a little...
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 Sanford Senior Living and Sanford Manor we recognize that having a resource for comfortable living coupled with care is important. We have 24/7 care staff on site and prepare and serve homestyle meals 3 times daily in the community. Activities, laundry, housekeeping and maintenance also...
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Photo of Brookdale Eden
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7.7
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am glad I chose Brookdale to place my mother when we could no longer take care of her at home. At Brookdale, she has settled in well. The staff are kind and helpful. Her room is always neat. She has choices...
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.
When you’re considering a life of redefined independence, the historic town of Eden, N.C., where the Dan and Smith rivers meet, just might be the place. Our community is quiet and tranquil, offering convenient access to eclectic shopping, historic sites and local attractions such as the Eden...
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Photo of Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care
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The community has a dedicated Memory Care building, which provides a comfortable and focused environment for residents. The staff are kind, friendly, upbeat, and always helpful, showing genuine attentiveness...
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.
Our community, a dedicated memory care community located in a quiet residential Chapel Hill, N.C., neighborhood, offers premium care services to seniors with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia. Our innovative care program includes a gentle structure to each day that includes mental and...
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Very friendly admin staff. Remembers all our names. Apartment is very small. Food is very good. A nice variety. Care seems good so far. Occasionally my mom has to wait a bit long or try several times before...
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.
Our community, located in Cary, N.C., is nestled away in a peaceful, residential area near the Research Triangle, just a short drive from the thriving metro areas of Raleigh and Durham. We offer two levels of care so that should your needs change over time and you require memory care, you have...
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Photo of Wake Assisted Living Memory Care
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The Wake Assisted Living Facility Director, Care Coordinator, & Med Techs are all always on top of things. They are a good team and delegate tasks the remaining staff in a productive and efficient way....
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.
Wake Assisted Living Memory Care is a memory care community located in Raleigh, NC in Wake County. Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and is known as the City of Oaks. It's a vibrant but charming town in the heart of the south. To the southwest of Raleigh is the Uwharrie National Forest,...
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Cost of nursing homes in Orange County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Orange County is $4,942 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morrisville, NC with an average of $4,547 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Orange County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Orange County, NC
$4,942/mo
$4,706/mo
$4,808/mo

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

Orange County, NC
$4,942/mo
U.S. national average
$5,853/mo

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

$9,134/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,942/mo

Nursing homes costs in Orange County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,811/mo
Private
$6,320/mo

Senior living costs in Orange County 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: Orange County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrange County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,942/mo$4,827/mo$5,853/mo
Assisted Living$6,120/mo$6,351/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,134/mo$7,472/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$3,567/mo$3,574/mo$3,532/mo
Nursing Homes
Orange County, NC:$4,942/mo
North Carolina:$4,827/mo
U.S.:$5,853/mo
Assisted Living
Orange County, NC:$6,120/mo
North Carolina:$6,351/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Orange County, NC:$9,134/mo
North Carolina:$7,472/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Orange County, NC:$3,567/mo
North Carolina:$3,574/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Orange County, NC, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Orange County, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Orange County 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 average 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
Orange County, NC$6,637/mo$6,093/mo+8.9%
North Carolina$6,311/mo$5,876/mo+7.4%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Orange County, NC
2024 average cost:$6,637/mo
2023 average cost:$6,093/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,311/mo
2023 average cost:$5,876/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Orange County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Orange County

Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care

4.4
My father is a new resident at Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care. The staff seem very friendly and attentive and seem to work well together. The housekeeping seems good. The meals are not good, but I don't expect them to be and I'm sure no facility like this has good meals. Based on the intake ...
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North Pointe of Asheboro in Randleman, NC

5.0
It has been five years this month since Mother chose to make North Pointe of Asheboro her home. I was impressed with the staff and facility on my first visit and have continued to value both even more over the years. An inviting atmosphere and home-like environment greets everyone at the door ...
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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.

Orange County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orange County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orange County, 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 Orange County 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 Orange County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Orange County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.7%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Orange County 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 Orange County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Orange County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orange County 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 Orange County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orange County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Orange County 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 Orange County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orange County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
38.7%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orange County 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 Orange County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orange County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.7%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carolina Reserve of Durham, Chatham Ridge Assisted Living and Brookdale Meadowmont are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Orange County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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