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It's a good place. We picked this community because of the price and location. I would recommend to others.
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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We picked this community, because it was a very clean apperance,and close to my house. I recommend it highly to other families.It's like a nice apartment. They are very quick and professional to responding...
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.
A Great Setting for a Great LifeYou deserve a great backdrop for living a great life, and that’s what we offer our residents. We are a premiere assisted living community in Hickory, North Carolina where you can trade the stress and hassles of life at home for a life lived well. You’ll be...
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East Towne has been a great find for a place for my Mom. They take excellent care of her and she has adapted well to an assisted living facility because they made her feel welcome and friendly.
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.
East Towne is an Assisted Living Community conveniently located in Charlotte, NC. We hope to provide a happy, healthy lifestyle for every resident, tailored to each person's individual needs. Our staff members are friendly, well trained, and responsive. They will work with you to ensure your...
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The entire staff were easy to work with and always very nice. They have healthy good food. They offer daily activities. The community is clean and I would recommend it.
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, Mint Hill Senior Living offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mint Hill Senior Living, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents...
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Brookdale is really well manage. The facility offer a safe, clean, and comfortable living spaces with friendly staff who provides great care for the patient well being.
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.
Explore a Redefined IndependenceSenior living shouldn’t mean a life full of the stress and isolation that often comes from living at home. It shouldn’t be filled with worry about health issues, or whether you’re going to get the help you need each day. Our residents enjoy a premier assisted...
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I could not have asked for a better place for my uncle. Everyone there was wonderful and we felt like family. The care was excellent. The food was very good. I would recommend this community.
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.
Welcome to Maple Woods and The Oaks, the Assisted Living communities of Peak Resources - Cherryville. We are eagerly anticipating the relationships that can be created between our family and yours. Through passion and knowledge, our staff is dedicated to establishing an environment where senior...
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There are not enough words to describe Carmel Hills! It is the most wonderful loving place. My Mother lived there for 14 months and was taken better care of than I could ever imagine. The people that work...
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.
Carmel Hills is a Continuing Care Retirement Community for Christians. We have specialized in the care and encouragement of the Lord’s people for over 30 years. Our long-term staff consists of trained, experienced, and friendly people who are all interested in the safety and security of our...
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My father has been @ Somerset for approximately 1 month. He has received excellent care & the nurses have been very attentive to him. I feel so much better knowing that he no longer alone in his home. He has...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset Court of Cherryville offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset Court of Cherryville, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...
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With health care things could always be a little better. Prefer our names to not be disclosed. Overall a good experience for mom but like I said there is always room for improvement. That would be for any...
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.
Clemmons Village II is a senior living community located at Holder Road, Clemmons, NC, providing a variety of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features various floor plans including companion suites, couple suites, and small, and large...
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The food looks good and my brother does eat well. This is an older community, however they do keep the community very clean. They clean his room daily. Most of the caregivers are friendly and helpful. ...
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, Country Time Inn offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Country Time Inn, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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My father was in Rose Glen Manor’s Memory Care Wing for almost a year, when he passed. He went there 4 years after the onset of Stroke Induced Dementia (severe and rapidly progressing Dementia). Memory Care...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Rose Glen Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Rose Glen Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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My mother fell 3 times!! Had met with staff and executive director after the first fall. The first fall should not have happened. Not enough staff to care about the patients. Meet with caretakers on why...
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.
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We got on the waiting list to get in Woodhaven Court and it was so worth the wait. One of the best communities in the state. Our mom is so happy and we can such a wonderful change in her. Very clean and...
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.
Woodhaven Court is an assisted living & memory care community located in Albermarle, NC. Albemarle is located in the beautiful Uwharrie Lakes region of Piedmont North Carolina & is a business friendly community that still retains the warmth & charm of a small town. Woodhaven Court is...
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Great staff and wonderful activities. Friendly people that make you feel at home. Activities that go with the holiday and fun for everyone. Our suggestions are welcome.
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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My dad was at The Blake from [dates removed]. Some of the staff members were wonderful to my dad. My dad was allowed to live with my mom in Assisted Living, even with his dementia, but after a week, I began...
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.
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Some staff in memory care are awesome, but others engage minimally with residents (sitting on their phones etc). Food is very disappointing, especially lunches, snacks and the water station.
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.
Resort Style Assisted Living and Memory CareStrategically located in Indian Land, South Carolina off of Edgewater Parkway. The Blake at Edgewater is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at...
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My first time touring this facility [Removed], the director, is very friendly and hospitable. The entire staff from what I have seen is very good. They do a great job as well keeping the place clean 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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Cleveland House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Cleveland House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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Overall our experience has been good, and all of the staff members are wonderful. The dining room is closed due to covid so the meals are being delivered to their rooms and our loved one is really happy with...
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.
Carolina Gardens at York is an assisted living and memory care community located in York, South Carolina. York is a thriving city located near the larger metro areas of Charlotte and Rock Hill. Our historic city exudes southern charm and a rich history while also offering residents a strong sense...
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Things could be improved but they have been very good about some important things. The hall smells of urine more often. The other areas seem clean enough. Again, staff changes lately but they are super nice...
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.
Situated in beautiful Shelby, known as “the City of Pleasant Living,” our warm, relaxing assisted living single-story community is known for down-home cooking, family get-togethers and lots of fellowship. Senior residents enjoy Terrabella of Shelby’s welcoming environment; engaged and friendly...
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This is a very nice facility. My sisters-in-law is a resident and loves it. The meals are good and the staff is wonderful. I would highly recommend Westchester Harbour.
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.
Westchester Harbour is a community in the historic city of High Point, North Carolina. Our beautiful community is located on a large, landscaped property near health care services, churches and shops. We encourage seniors to live healthy, happy and active lives, and we offer a wide variety of...
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We have been very satisfied. Like most care facilities they could use more staff. That being said everyone without exception has been very caring. Management addresses issues when they arise quick 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.
Located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Rock Hill Grove Senior Living is the premier assisted living residence of choice for your loved one. Our caregivers, dietary staff, and management team all strive for excellence, and have one goal — to exceed your expectations everyday. Rock Hill Grove Senior...
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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
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.
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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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....
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.
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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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.
At Mooresville, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Shepherds, NC

The average cost of senior living in Shepherds is $4,572 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maiden, NC with an average of $3,990 per month.

Assisted living costs in Shepherds, NC, vs. nearby cities

Shepherds, NC
$4,572/mo
$4,384/mo

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

Shepherds, NC
$4,572/mo
U.S. national average
$4,837/mo

Assisted living costs in Shepherds, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
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$5,253/mo

Assisted living costs in Shepherds, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,947/mo
Studio
$4,720/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,623/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,245/mo

Senior living costs in Shepherds 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: Shepherds, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShepherds, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,572/mo$4,454/mo$4,837/mo
Memory Care$5,253/mo$5,319/mo$5,606/mo
Independent Living$3,780/mo$3,696/mo$4,259/mo
Assisted Living
Shepherds, NC:$4,572/mo
North Carolina:$4,454/mo
U.S.:$4,837/mo
Memory Care
Shepherds, NC:$5,253/mo
North Carolina:$5,319/mo
U.S.:$5,606/mo
Independent Living
Shepherds, NC:$3,780/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,259/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shepherds, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shepherds 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shepherds, NC$5,231/mo$4,898/mo+6.8%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Shepherds, NC
2024 average cost:$5,231/mo
2023 average cost:$4,898/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shepherds, 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 Shepherds.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shepherds

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shepherds

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!

Somerset Court of Mocksville

5.0
They really do an excellent job. They deal really well with both the residents and their families. They are very patient and understanding and go out of their way to help out in any way they can. I highly recommend Somerset Court of Mocksville to anyone else who needs a place for their ...
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TerraBella Little Avenue in Charlotte, NC

5.0
We like TerraBella Little Avenue because the facility was smaller than the other ones that we visited. It seemed like the best fit for my loved one. I would recommend this facility to others.

Shepherds review score based on 790 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 790 reviews of 170 Shepherds assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shepherds 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

Shepherds review score compared against nearby cities

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Shepherds, NC170 facilities
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Mooresville, NC196 facilities
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Review subcategories for Shepherds 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 790 reviews of 170 Shepherds assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shepherds 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.
Shepherds, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.9
Friendliness
3.8
4.0
Care services
3.5
3.6
Staff
3.7
3.9
Meals & dining
3.5
3.5
Activities
3.5
3.5
Value for cost*
3.4
3.6
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*Learn more about cost details

Shepherds assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shepherds assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shepherds, 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 Shepherds 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 Shepherds that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shepherds, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.1%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.2%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.8%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shepherds 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 Shepherds Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shepherds, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.6%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.5%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.4%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shepherds 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 Shepherds partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shepherds, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.8%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.7%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.5%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Shepherds 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 Shepherds communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shepherds, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shepherds 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 Shepherds offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shepherds, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.5%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.5%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.7%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.2%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.2%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.8%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.6%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.8%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
51.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.5%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.4%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shepherds

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 Shepherds protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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