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Assisted living costs in Sunnyside average about $4,212 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Sunnyside. Our detailed directory has 50 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.

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Photo of Carolina Care Retirement Community
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They listen to my Mothers needs and were quick and efficient. Yes, we would definitely recommend Carolina Care Retirement Community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
A Charming Place….Carolina Care Retirement Cottages is located in Cherryville, NC: a small town full of warm hospitality about 40 miles outside of Charlotte, NC city limits. We provide an active, independent, fulfilling home life without the worry of maintenance/repairs, or cooking, through the...
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55 Floor plans available
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My MIL has adjusted very well the staff is wonderful and keep the residents busy . Th facility is beautiful and extra clean always ??my husband and I couldn't be happier with the choice we made going 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.
Summit Place of Kings Mountain Summit Place of Kings Mountain is an assisted living community located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina of Cleveland County. With its ideal location near many restaurants, shopping centers, public parks, museums and galleries, the city of Kings Mountain offers the...
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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
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.
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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Great team, very clean, food is always great, several activities available. I would absolutely recommend this facility to others who are looking for a place for their loved ones.
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.
Terrace Ridge Assisted Living Terrace Ridge is conveniently located on Hudson Boulevard in one of Gastonia’s vibrant, prestigious neighborhoods. The community is convenient to nearby shops that provide variety and style to satisfy your most pressing need or most capricious whim. Excellent...
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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
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.
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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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
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, 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 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
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 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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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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Cost of assisted living in Sunnyside, NC

The average cost of senior living in Sunnyside is $4,212 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Belwood, NC with an average of $3,738 per month.

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

Sunnyside, NC
$4,212/mo

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

Sunnyside, NC
$4,212/mo
U.S. national average
$4,835/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,212/mo
$4,821/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,817/mo
Studio
$5,475/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,715/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,703/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Senior living costs in Sunnyside 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: Sunnyside, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunnyside, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,212/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$4,821/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$3,509/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Sunnyside, NC:$4,212/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Sunnyside, NC:$4,821/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Sunnyside, NC:$3,509/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sunnyside, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sunnyside 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.

Sunnyside, NCNC stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Sunnyside, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sunnyside 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sunnyside, NC$4,150/mo$3,698/mo+12.2%
North Carolina$4,978/mo$4,752/mo+4.8%
National$4,973/mo$4,663/mo+6.6%
Sunnyside, NC
2024 average cost:$4,150/mo
2023 average cost:$3,698/mo
Percent change:+12.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,978/mo
2023 average cost:$4,752/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,973/mo
2023 average cost:$4,663/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sunnyside

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sunnyside

Brookdale New Hope in Gastonia, NC

4.9
Cost went up abruptly 15%, but they worked with me to adjust down some. Overall it has been a very positive experience. The staff are very friendly and attentive to our mother's needs. They assisted greatly with the passing of our father. Very compassionate and experienced in dealing with ...
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Lakewood Care Center in Denver, NC

5.0
Everything has worked out pretty well for us here at this community. My mother is being cared for well, I know she is in good hands here. They have a good staff here, they are helpful and courteous. The community looks nice and well-kept. The meals are well balanced. Overall my mother is doing ...
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Somerset Court of Cherryville

4.0
My only concern has been, when my mom is asked something, the attendant asking, to willingly accepts no for an answer. Most of why my mom is there is because she sets and does nothing, until her muscles turned to mush. It was easier for her not to eat, than to get up and fix something to eat.

Sunnyside assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunnyside assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sunnyside, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunnyside, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunnyside, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunnyside, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunnyside, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sunnyside

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

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