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Nursing homes and assisted living in Hickory, North Carolina

Our directory lists 9 places to live with care in Hickory, North Carolina: 4 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 4 assisted living communities, and 1 residential care home. 4 of the 4 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 2 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Catawba County.

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Nearby cities

Hildebran1 place · 4.3 miles awayConover4 places · 5.6 miles awayGranite Falls3 places · 6.8 miles awayNewton3 places · 8.1 miles awayConnelly Spring1 place · 8.1 miles awayClaremont1 place · 9.3 miles awayConnelly Springs2 places · 11 miles awayTaylorsville5 places · 14 miles awayVale1 place · 16 miles awayValdese1 place · 16 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Hickory?
Our directory lists 9 places in Hickory, North Carolina: 4 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 5 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Hickory?
4 of the 4 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Hickory?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in North Carolina is $320 a day for a semi-private room (about $9,733 a month), and assisted living is $6,496 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in North Carolina.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Hickory?
No place in Hickory has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to North Carolina: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in North Carolina.

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