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Murphy is a small rural town in the Appalachian Mountains with just over 1,600 residents. Over a quarter (27.7%) of the local population is 65 or older, compared to the U.S. average of 17.3%. Residents have easy access to health care, as the town is home to an urgent care facility, Cherokee County Health Department and a full-service community hospital. Furthermore, local nursing home rates are 10.6% below North Carolina's norm, averaging $6,692 per month, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
In addition to round-the-clock supervision, medical monitoring, skilled nursing services and personal care, nursing homes provide rehabilitative therapies and tailored activity programs. Seniors best-suited to these facilities include those with extensive health care needs and limited mobility. Alternatives, such as assisted living or home care, may be more beneficial to seniors who don't require 24/7 medical care.
This guide shows how Murphy's nursing home rates compare to alternative long-term senior living costs — and nursing home rates in nearby cities. What's more, it contains links to local resources and nationwide financial assistance programs that may help cover skilled nursing care costs.
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4130 US HWY 64 EAST, Murphy, NC 28906
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited this facility and my mom is moving in here. I particularly chose this facility because they have an Alzheimer's care unit. My daughter also works here and so she can look after my mother. The staff was good and accommodating. Although this..."
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230 NC Hwy 141, Murphy, NC 28906
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Carolina Division of Health Servic..."
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386 BELAIRE DRIVE, Hiawassee, GA 30546
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Chatuge Regional Nursing Home is a blessing. The people that work at CRNH have real heart for the residents and their well being. My father has been a resident for two years now and has had some health issues that have been resolved as a result of ..."
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185 Fort Hill Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This location has a great activities director. The property is complete with walking trails and a fitness course. They have 2 stocked trout pond. This is very nice because my grandpa loves to fish, and he can here. They really take in to consideratio..."
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86 VALLEY HIDEAWAY DRIVE, Hayesville, NC 28904
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My aunt is in Clay County Care Center. It has been very good. They are very caring. They stay in contact with me on a regular basis. The food always appears to be very good. Every time I visit, there are plenty of foods and my aunt has always said it..."
READ MORE99 OUIDA STREET, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
2.0
(2 reviews)
"Heritage was very nice. I did not like the setup that they had. Their halls were crowded, as they allow the patients to sit out in the hall. We talked to the people we know and they said the food was not good, but other people said that their parents..."
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164 Nursing Home Cir, Blairsville, GA 30512
"Union County Nursing Home, owned and operated by Union General Hospital, is a 150-bed facility dedicated to providing the highest quality ca..."
READ MOREMonthly rates for semi-private accommodation in nursing homes in Murphy average $6,692, which is 15.4% lower than the national average and 10.6% below the North Carolina state average. The town's monthly rates also compare favorably to those in specific nearby areas. For instance, Murphy's prices are $973 lower than Asheville's, $1,064 more affordable than Charlotte's and $1,460 cheaper than Hickory's. Over the state border in South Carolina, average nursing home costs in Spartanburg are identical to Murphy's.
Murphy
$6,692
North Carolina
$7,483
United States
$7,908
Asheville
$7,665
Hickory
$8,152
Charlotte
$7,756
Spartanburg, SC
$6,692
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In Murphy, nursing home care costs around $6,692 for a semi-private room and $7,908 for private accommodation.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
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If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Murphy's nursing homes charge $6,692 monthly for comprehensive round-the-clock care and semi-private rooms — while private accommodation is 18.2% pricer. Adult day health care is 74.1% cheaper, offering seniors supervision and medical services during daytime hours. Assisted living facilities, providing residential services and some personal care assistance, charge $1,857 per month less. Meanwhile, in-home care and home health care, offering nonmedical daily living assistance or skilled nursing services at home, are 40.3% more affordable than a private room in a nursing home.
In-Home Care
$4,719
Home Health Care
$4,719
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living Facility
$4,835
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$6,692
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$7,908
Note: Data for Murphy, NC, was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Cleveland, TN, was used instead.
The table below highlights several organizations and agencies that offer support to current and prospective residents of nursing homes in Murphy. Additionally, families can contact certain listed providers for unbiased information and expert guidance as they compare long-term care options for loved ones seeking nursing care in the area.
Nursing Homes
Caring5181
5.0
Review of Murphy Medical Center
I visited this facility and my mom is moving in here. I particularly chose this facility because they have an Alzheimer's care unit. My daughter also works here and so she can look after my...
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