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Photo of Brookdale Hickory Northeast
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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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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...
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.
At Rose Glen Village, we emulate the Meridian Senior Living mission: 'We enrich the lives of our residents, families and employees through extraordinary experiences... because everyone deserves a great life!' We are located in beautiful Wilkesboro, NC in a desirable location. We take care of 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.
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[name removed], Director of Marketing was a pleasure to work with. Not only did she know all the answers to our questions, she new the name of everyone in Independant living.
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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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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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, 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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...
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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, 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.
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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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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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.
Walden House is a senior living community located in Hickory, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Walden House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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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.
Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Sands, NC

The average cost of senior living in Sands is $4,007 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granite Falls, NC with an average of $3,532 per month.

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

Sands, NC
$4,007/mo
$4,007/mo

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

Sands, NC
$4,007/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,007/mo
$4,608/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,955/mo
Studio
$4,893/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,580/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,714/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,850/mo

Senior living costs in Sands 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: Sands, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSands, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,007/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,608/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,804/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Sands, NC:$4,007/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Sands, NC:$4,608/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Sands, NC:$2,804/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sands, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sands 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
Sands, NC$4,372/mo$4,230/mo+3.4%
North Carolina$5,572/mo$5,137/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Sands, NC
2024 average cost:$4,372/mo
2023 average cost:$4,230/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,572/mo
2023 average cost:$5,137/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sands, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Sands

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sands

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!

Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon

5.0
5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work. Also observed other staff interaction with patients and it was always pleasant and ...
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Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Sands review score based on 180 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 180 reviews of 62 Sands assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sands 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

Sands review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Sands, NC62 facilities
8.0
Boone, NC83 facilities
9.3
Cove Creek, NC11 facilities

Review subcategories for Sands 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 180 reviews of 62 Sands assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sands 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.
Sands, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Sands assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sands assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sands, 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 Sands 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 Sands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sands, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.9%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sands 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 Sands Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sands, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.2%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sands 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 Sands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sands, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
22.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sands 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 Sands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sands 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 Sands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sands, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
17.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sands

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living, Brookdale Bristol and Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sands, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 83 assisted living facilities near Sands, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Sands, North Carolina are Brookdale Bristol and American House Johnson City. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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