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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in North Carolina is $4,826, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Sunshine area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Sunshine, NC

Cost of nursing homes in Sunshine, NC

The average cost of senior living in North Carolina is $4,826 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in North Carolina vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column state: North Carolina

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	North Carolina	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$4,826/mo	$5,847/mo	17.5% below national median
Assisted Living	$6,196/mo	$5,830/mo	6.3% above national median
Memory Care	$7,410/mo	$6,999/mo	5.9% above national median
Independent Living	$3,534/mo	$3,520/mo	0.4% above national median

Nursing Homes

North Carolina:$4,826/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:17.5% below national median

Assisted Living

North Carolina:$6,196/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:6.3% above national median

Memory Care

North Carolina:$7,410/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:5.9% above national median

Independent Living

North Carolina:$3,534/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:0.4% above national median

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Nursing homes costs in Sunshine, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Sunshine 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.

Sunshine, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Sunshine, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Sunshine 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Sunshine, NC	$5,417/mo	$5,089/mo	+6.5%
North Carolina	$5,181/mo	$5,266/mo	-1.6%
National	$5,092/mo	$5,099/mo	-0.1%

Sunshine, NC

2024 average cost:$5,417/mo

2023 average cost:$5,089/mo

Percent change:+6.5%

North Carolina

2024 average cost:$5,181/mo

2023 average cost:$5,266/mo

Percent change:-1.6%

National

2024 average cost:$5,092/mo

2023 average cost:$5,099/mo

Percent change:-0.1%

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

Medicare and Medicaid

Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Sunshine

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sunshine

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 ...

Summit Hills in Spartanburg, SC

4.7

I chose Summit Hills because it was a smaller community in size and the staff are very close with the residents. I am in a cottage and the one that I chose is a good size. Overall I am quite happy. My one concern is the activities have been reduced due to covid, so I am looking forward to them ...

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 ...

Sunshine nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunshine nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunshine, 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 Sunshine nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Sunshine that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Sunshine, NCNational

Full medication management

40.1%

2.5%

Doctor on call

34.7%

9.7%

24-Hour awake staff

85%

23.7%

Diabetic care

86.8%

24%

*Visiting health care professionals

44.3%

10%

Home care agency on-site

22.2%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

86.2%

20.4%

Respite or short term stays

38.9%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

47.3%

17.5%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sunshine nursing homes

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 Sunshine Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Sunshine, NCNational

Dementia behaviors care

34.1%

Specialized memory care training for staff

20.4%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

29.9%

5.5%

Memory care only community

7.8%

1.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunshine nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sunshine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Sunshine, NCNational

Nutritionist / dietician

18.6%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

32.3%

1.4%

No sugar

26.9%

1.4%

Vegetarian

24%

3.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Sunshine nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sunshine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Sunshine, NCNational

Professional chef

11.4%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

28.7%

0.5%

Room service

21%

0.3%

Anytime dining

0.7%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Sunshine nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Sunshine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Sunshine, NCNational

Activity director

35.9%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

23.4%

0.3%

Community service programs

22.2%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

40.1%

6.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

35.3%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

40.1%

6.6%

Piano or organ

31.1%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

26.3%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

27.5%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

31.7%

0.4%

Live performances

32.3%

0.4%

Dances

21.6%

0.2%

Fitness center

10.2%

0.3%

Fitness classes

32.9%

0.4%

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