Jesse Helms Nursing Center is a nursing home in Monroe, NC, with 70 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. Jesse Helms Nursing Center offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Jesse Helms Nursing Center offers dental care to its residents.
Costs at this community start at $7,097 and range up to $7,700 per month. The average price in the community is $7,399, which is higher than the average cost of $4,722 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.5 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.8 hours with licensed nurses (0.7 by an RN and 1.1 by an LPN) and 1.8 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.
The facility provides and emergency call system to ensure the safety of all residents. Special diet meals are not always available. This community provides no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.
There are seven hospitals within 25 miles of Jesse Helms Nursing Center. The two closest hospitals are Carolinas Healthcare System Union, which is 0.1 miles away, and Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, which is 14.7 miles away.
This nursing home has an overall rating of 4, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 4. The quality rating for this facility is 3 and the staff rating is 4.
Some of the key amenities available at Jesse Helms Nursing Center are:
- Housekeeping
- Parking
- Activity Center
- Pet Friendly
- Clubs & Communities