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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 →Skilled Nursing in Hickory, NC
24-hour licensed nursing care and rehabilitation — the highest level of medical care outside a hospital. Federally inspected and rated.
Typical cost in Hickory
$7,860–$10,200/mo
median $8,770/mo
Communities listed
16
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 →Skilled Nursing in Hickory: common questions
How much does skilled nursing cost in Hickory?
Skilled Nursing in the Hickory, NC area typically costs $7,860–$10,200 per month, with a local median of about $8,770 (published survey medians adjusted for Hickory prices). Exact rates vary by community, residence type, and care needs.
What are the best skilled nursing communities in Hickory?
Ranked by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections), the top-rated skilled nursing communities in Hickory right now are Abernathy Laurels, Shaire Nursing Center, Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The full ranked list — 16 communities — is on this page, with each community's inspection record and pricing.
How do I choose skilled nursing in Hickory?
Compare objective data first (ratings, staffing, inspection history — all free on Haven), confirm all-in monthly pricing, then tour your top 2–3. A free Haven advisor who knows the Hickory market can confirm current availability and pricing.