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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sands, NC
Assisted living costs in Sands average about $4,064 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 56 communities in Sands. Our detailed directory has 420 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Lenoir, Blowing Rock and Boone.
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From the staff, to the food, housekeeping, and healthcare, TerraBella has exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them till anyone seeing the same level of care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
TerraBella Newton honors veterans with lifetime savings! Veteran seniors qualify for 5% off their monthly rental rate and for 25% off the community fee. Learn more today!
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It is a excellent place to stay they keep it clean and the people is real nice and they do activities and they go shopping to and they know how to cook and never late always on time never late feeding them
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our senior living campus is located in the heart of the Yadkin Valley. We are only minutes from Hugh Chatham Hospital. Yadkin Valley Senior Living includes a 60 bed assisted living community, and has 8 independent living apartment units towards the back of the campus. Elkin, NC is home the Yadkin...
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We lived at one time at a different independent living place which we did like move to abundant the apartments are large we have 1200sq feet bath and half washier and dryer full kitchen excellent place to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother goes there for respite stays when my husband and I need a break. She has stayed a month at a time before. They're always very accommodating, even if I need to make arrangements at the last minute....
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn is Catawba County's newest Assisted Living Community opening in 2006. We are located seven miles from Hickory off of interstate 40. Our property is adjacent to Rock Barn Golf and Spa, home of the Greater Hickory Classic, part of...
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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brockford Inn has been providing elder care to our local community for over 40 years. Our staff has an equal amount of experience working with the geriatric population suffering from dementia, mental challenges, and being homeless. We are a family owned company, located in Granite Falls, NC. Our...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Walden House is a senior living community located in Hickory, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Walden House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of assisted living in Sands, NC
The average cost of senior living in Sands is $4,064 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spruce Pine, NC with an average of $3,336 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sands, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sands, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sands vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sands, NC by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sands, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Sands
Recent reviews for assisted living in Sands
Brookdale Lenoir
4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!
Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon
5.0
5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work. Also observed other staff interaction with patients and it was always pleasant and ...
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The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Caring and attentive staff. Numerous reviews express gratitude for the kindness and care shown by staff at various communities. At Brookdale Falling Creek, they go above and beyond to make residents and their families feel welcome. At TerraBella Newton, the staff's dedication has led to significant improvements in resi ...
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Tastefully decorated and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and well-maintained appearance of communities. At Heritage Care of Conover, the facility's homelike feel is highlighted, with personalized care and attention to detail. At Brookdale Johnson City, residents enjoy a peaceful environment with ample ou ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Activities cater to a range of interests, keeping residents engaged and active. At Brookdale Hickory Northeast, the Activities Director is praised for organizing enjoyable events, while at Brookdale Johnson City, residents appreciate the chance to socialize through outings and in-house activ ...
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Flexible and accommodating dining experiences. Meals cater to residents' dietary needs and preferences, ensuring enjoyment and satisfaction. At Abundant Christian Living Community, residents encourage others to try the facility based on the dining experiences, which offer a variety of choices and excellent service.
Well-organized and communicative staff. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is valued at many communities. At American House Johnson City, staff members are responsive and proactive in addressing any concerns, maintaining open lines of communication.
Thoughtful accommodations for residents. Communities adapt to residents' needs, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience. At Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City, the chef and activities coordinator receive high praise for their attentiveness to individual preferences, while at Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Li ...
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Sands review score based on 167 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 167 reviews of 56 Sands assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Sands review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Sands assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 167 reviews of 56 Sands assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sands resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Sands, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
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Sands assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sands assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sands, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Sands assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Sands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
48.2%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.3%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sands assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Sands Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.4%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.4%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.1%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.6%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sands assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sands assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sands assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Sands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.6%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sands
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Sands protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Johnson City and American House Johnson City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sands, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 56 assisted living facilities near Sands, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Sands, North Carolina is Brookdale Johnson City. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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