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Abernathy Laurels
Scout 97Newton, NC · 174 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Newton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Hickory, North Carolina
Every licensed senior community in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
7
5-star rated
3.5★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Hickory
Local Hickory-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Hickory prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,960/mo median
typical range $4,770–$7,450
Memory Care
$6,670/mo median
typical range $5,340–$8,340
Skilled Nursing
$8,770/mo median
typical range $7,860–$10,200
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,960/mo median
typical range $3,000–$7,340
Residential Care Home
$5,360/mo median
typical range $4,290–$6,700
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Hickory using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Hickory.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 16 communities in Hickory, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Shaire Nursing Center
Scout 93Lenoir, NC · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Lenoir's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →
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Conover, NC · 90 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Conover's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →4
Connelly Springs, NC · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Connelly Springs's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →5
Trinity Ridge
Scout 90Hickory, NC · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Hickory's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →6
Trinity Village
Scout 90Hickory, NC · 104 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Hickory's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →7
Morganton, NC · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Morganton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →8
Autumn Care of Drexel
Scout 74Morganton, NC · 100 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Morganton.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →9
Granite Falls, NC · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Granite Falls.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →10
Carolina Rehab Center of Burke
Scout 58Connelly Spring, NC · 90 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Connelly Spring.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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The Greens at Viewmont
Scout 51Hickory, NC · 104 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Hickory.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →12
Morganton, NC · 121 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Morganton.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →13
The Greens at Hickory
Scout 48Hickory, NC · 150 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Hickory.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →14
Lenoir, NC · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lenoir.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →15
Taylorsville, NC · 183 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →
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Lenoir, NC · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,860–$10,200/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Hickory, NC?
In the Hickory, NC area, assisted living typically runs $4,770–$7,450/month (median $5,960), memory care $5,340–$8,340/month (median $6,670), and skilled nursing $7,860–$10,200/month (median $8,770) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 16 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.