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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sandy, TN
Sandy is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 18 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Sandy, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Sandy is about $4,973, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 24 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Carpenter Bottom, Minneapolis and Cranberry Gap.
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We absolutely love the staff and how they take care of Dad. However, we have not been pleased with the food. The cooking staff has changed multiple times since he moved there. We have also noticed that...
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.
Situated in the hills of Boone, North Caroline, lies our beautiful home, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Our senior living facility is only two miles from Watauga Medical Center and many primary care physicians. Your loved ones can enjoy exquisite mountain views while living stress free in our...
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My wife has been in Memory Care Unit for over three and a half years. From day one she has been cared for by a very caring and professional staff. The facility is kept very clean and the meals provided are...
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.
Forest Ridge is an assisted living community for seniors who need just a little more assistance in their day-to-day lives. The picturesque locale is nestled at the base of Mount Jefferson and provides some of the best views Ashe County has to offer. Churches, medical care, and shopping centers...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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I really liked this community when my loved one lived here. The staff were friendly and the community was kept clean. The food was good. They offer good skilled nursing care. I would recommend taking a look...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of nursing homes in Sandy, TN
The average cost of senior living in Sandy is $4,973 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Erwin, TN with an average of $4,248 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sandy, TN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sandy
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sandy
Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone, NC
5.0
I will start by saying there were only 2 negatives. However, the positive experience did outweigh the negative, so in the last survey question I gave a rating of 5 (being best) still would hold true. My negatives were the deposit, which was a whole months rent along with processing fee up front, ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon
3.9
My loved one was previously a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon. The staff were friendly and did seem to care about the residents on a personal level, but they weren't all medically trained. The Activities Director was awesome. The food was very good. The cleanliness was okay, ...
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The Heritage of Sugar Mountain in Newland, NC
3.4
It was a very good placement.
My son who lives there, he doesn't require a lot of care. He takes care of himself. If it was someone who was bedridden I couldn't judge that, but for him, I'd tell people it was a very good placement.
Sandy nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy, 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 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 Sandy that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sandy, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sandy 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 Sandy Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sandy, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandy 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 Sandy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy 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 Sandy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy, TNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy 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 Sandy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living and The Heritage of Sugar Mountain are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sandy, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 18 nursing homes facilities near Sandy, Tennessee. See the full list.
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