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Assisted living costs in Sandy Mush average about $5,117 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 153 communities in Sandy Mush. Our detailed directory has 2355 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Spartanburg, Gaffney and Boiling Springs.

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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They have excellent caregivers! The facility is not as fancy as her previous facility, but the staff are very personable and caring. We are 100% satisfied!
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.
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....
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There was some confusion in the beginning. Don't know about some of the fees. Said everything was in house , but some services are hard to get. Room is fine. Food seems to be good, no issues.
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.
Welcome to The Inverness at Spartanburg, where our goal is to give you more time to pursue those activities you love. We are conveniently located in the beautiful rural area of Spartanburg, SC. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed and the ambience embraces the uniqueness of the local culture. The...
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My father has been at Sunflower Springs Lake Wylie since they opened a little over a year ago. Its a new clean facility with good lighting and bright colors. I think this along with numerous scheduled...
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.
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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.
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The facility is relatively new with small staff and limited residents. Staff is small but exceptionally helpful. food is good but could add more healthy options. [name removed], one of cna's, top notch. Room...
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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
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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
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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.
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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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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Photo of Haven-N-Hills Living Center
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 Ivy Grove 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.
Photo of Lakewood Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
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I have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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
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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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They provided excellent care to my grandmother for over 5 years. Grateful to all the staff. They accommodated food requests and even care suggestions to bring her recliner out to the hallway so we could be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
If you want to ensure the quality of care your loved ones deserves, than look no further....Park Place Assisted Living is the answer. Our professional and caring staff go that extra mile in serving our senior adults. Our top priority is to provide our seniors with a lifestyle that enhances the...
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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
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 Mush, NC

The average cost of senior living in Sandy Mush is $5,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Forest City, NC with an average of $5,117 per month.

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

Sandy Mush, NC
$5,117/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,117/mo
$7,748/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,692/mo
Studio
$4,740/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,980/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,673/mo

Senior living costs in Sandy Mush 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 Mush, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandy Mush, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,117/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,748/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,091/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Sandy Mush, NC:$5,117/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sandy Mush, NC:$7,748/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sandy Mush, NC:$3,091/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sandy Mush, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sandy Mush 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 Mush, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sandy Mush 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 Mush, NC$5,417/mo$5,089/mo+6.5%
North Carolina$4,829/mo$5,053/mo-4.4%
National$4,531/mo$4,582/mo-1.1%
Sandy Mush, NC
2024 average cost:$5,417/mo
2023 average cost:$5,089/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,829/mo
2023 average cost:$5,053/mo
Percent change:-4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,531/mo
2023 average cost:$4,582/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sandy Mush, 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 Mush.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sandy Mush

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sandy Mush

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

5.0
This seems to be the best place that I have found for my loved one. They have activities like bible study, bingo, puzzles, laundry folding, coin counting, music, concerts and more for the residents to do and interact.

Springs of Catawba in Hickory, NC

4.0
I visited several facilities, some closer to my home, some newer, but the turning point for me was the people I met at Springs of Catawba. After talking to [Removed], I knew Springs of Catawba was the right place. Julie was caring, warm, understood the situation and her positive energy ...
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Sandy Mush review score based on 530 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 530 reviews of 153 Sandy Mush assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sandy Mush 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 Mush review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Sandy Mush, NC153 facilities
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Tryon, NC49 facilities
8.1
Shelby, NC156 facilities

Review subcategories for Sandy Mush 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 530 reviews of 153 Sandy Mush assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sandy Mush 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 Mush, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.4
Friendliness
3.2
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.0
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
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3.1
Value for cost*
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Sandy Mush assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy Mush assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy Mush, 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 Mush 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 Mush 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
52.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.1%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sandy Mush 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 Mush 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
45.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandy Mush 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 Mush 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
27.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy Mush 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 Mush communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy Mush 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 Mush offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
48%
Dances
Dances
32%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sandy Mush

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 Mush protect seniors.
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Brookdale Forest City, Henderson Care Center and Manning Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sandy Mush, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 153 assisted living facilities near Sandy Mush, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Sandy Mush, North Carolina are Lake Wylie, Brookdale Forest City and Morningside of Gastonia. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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