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Assisted living costs in Sandy Cross average about $4,978 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 80 communities in Sandy Cross. Our detailed directory has 1413 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Rocky Mount, Wilson and Tarboro.

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. 

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Photo of Louisburg Manor
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.
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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.
Fremont Rest Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet town of Fremont, North Carolina. Fremont is a peaceful town with a wonderful sense of community. Although it is small, it is an active town with many different things to do and see. There is a library, several...
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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.
Photo of Sutton's Retirement Center, Inc
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
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.
Photo of Scotland House
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.
Photo of Clemmie's Family Care Home II
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset court of Goldsboro offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset court of Goldsboro, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...
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.
Photo of Oak Haven Assisted Living
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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Photo of Snow Hill Assisted Living
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They keep up on my father in law and he is very happy with everything and doing better in this place then at home. Anything that needs to be done is always taken care of immediately and the meals are also...
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.
Snow Hill Assisted Living is located in a small, quiet town of Snow Hill, Greene County, North Carolina. The town is named from the beautiful white sandy banks of the nearby Contentnea Creek. This asssited living community has made its home to many seniors requiring assisted living and care for...
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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.
Alpha Care One Assisted Living has established itself in the area by undergoing a complete renovation of its resident rooms, community rooms, and the building as a whole. Alpha Care One Assisted Living is a family owned and operated community that focuses on quality support of our residents and...
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Photo of Red Oak Assisted Living
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.
The Meadows of Red Oak is a family oriented sixty bed Assisted Living community. Twenty four hour assistance is provided by a trained and caring staff. Our community caters mostly to the geriatric population. We provide a wide range of activities for our residents, with at least one outing...
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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.
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Change is HARD!! It was difficult leaving our lovely home after 46 years. In short — it was the best decision we ever made and we could not be happier! Life simply does not get any easier as the years go...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of The Cypress of Raleigh
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Tanglewood Assisted Living
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
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.
Photo of Lee's Long Term Care Facility
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.
Lee's Long Term Care Facility has been in business for 35 years. We are a family owned business and we live on the premises and are always available if needed. We are located in Southern Wake Co. We are as some people say "out in the country." Our facility is licensed for 65 beds. We offer...
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hampton Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hampton Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
Photo of Rose Vista
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.
The Meadows North is a quiet assisted living/apartment community that consists of fifty two assisted living beds and thirty four one and two bedroom apartments. We have a paved parking lot for visitors and families with easy access to the Assisted Living Facility. We have a beautiful spacious...
Photo of Rich Square Villa
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.
Rich Square Villa offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency...
Photo of The Templeton of Cary
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Photo of McLamb's Rest Home
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.

Cost of assisted living in Sandy Cross, NC

The average cost of senior living in Sandy Cross is $4,978 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nashville, NC with an average of $4,978 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sandy Cross, NC, vs. state and national averages

Sandy Cross, NC
$4,978/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Sandy Cross, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,978/mo
$7,422/mo

Assisted living costs in Sandy Cross, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,617/mo
Studio
$5,126/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,561/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,560/mo

Senior living costs in Sandy Cross vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Sandy Cross, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandy Cross, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,978/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,422/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,103/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Sandy Cross, NC:$4,978/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sandy Cross, NC:$7,422/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sandy Cross, NC:$3,103/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sandy Cross, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sandy Cross and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Sandy Cross, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sandy Cross have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sandy Cross, NC$5,484/mo$5,181/mo+5.9%
North Carolina$5,036/mo$4,794/mo+5.0%
National$5,086/mo$4,791/mo+6.2%
Sandy Cross, NC
2024 average cost:$5,484/mo
2023 average cost:$5,181/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,036/mo
2023 average cost:$4,794/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,086/mo
2023 average cost:$4,791/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sandy Cross, NC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Sandy Cross.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sandy Cross

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sandy Cross

Barclay House of Tarboro

4.6
I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle. The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of activities.

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
My parents moved in at a crucial time and my mother required back surgery one week after the move. The staff helped us get them in and the support services like home care and physical therapy were arranged quickly. Everything they need other than some medical specialists is right there in their ...
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Spring Arbor of Raleigh

5.0
Spring Arbor is a fantastic place. I totally recommend it. Spring Arbor is a really nice place. It's small and it's a very close community. They take care of their residents. My wife's mother was there and my mother was there. That's how good it is.

Sandy Cross review score based on 307 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 307 reviews of 80 Sandy Cross assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sandy Cross 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

Sandy Cross review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Sandy Cross, NC80 facilities
8.5
Wilson, NC83 facilities
8.6
Tarboro, NC57 facilities

Review subcategories for Sandy Cross 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 307 reviews of 80 Sandy Cross assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sandy Cross 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.
Sandy Cross, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.7
3.1
Activities
2.8
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Sandy Cross assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy Cross assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy Cross, 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 Sandy Cross 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 Sandy Cross that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sandy Cross, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.3%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sandy Cross 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 Sandy Cross Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sandy Cross, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandy Cross 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 Sandy Cross partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy Cross, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy Cross 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 Sandy Cross communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy Cross, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy Cross 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 Sandy Cross offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy Cross, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
41.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.5%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sandy Cross

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Sandy Cross protect seniors.
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