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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sands, NC

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Sands, NC

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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.
Piedmont Village at Newton is an assisted living community located in Newton, NC. The city of Newton is located in Catawba County and is home to about 13,000 people. Newton is a small town where residents can enjoy going out for relaxing walks, going to run errands, or relaxing in the comfort 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.
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 nursing homes in Sands, NC

The average cost of senior living in Sands is $4,001 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spruce Pine, NC with an average of $3,328 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Sands, NC, vs. nearby cities

Sands, NC
$4,001/mo
$4,497/mo

Nursing homes costs in Sands, NC, vs. state and national averages

Sands, NC
$4,001/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Sands, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,608/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,001/mo

Nursing homes costs in Sands, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,984/mo
Studio
$4,908/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 4 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.
Nursing Homes$4,001/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
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
Nursing Homes
Sands, NC:$4,001/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/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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Nursing homes costs in Sands, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Sands, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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$4,519/mo$4,598/mo-1.7%
North Carolina$5,913/mo$5,457/mo+8.4%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Sands, NC
2024 average cost:$4,519/mo
2023 average cost:$4,598/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,913/mo
2023 average cost:$5,457/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sands

Recent reviews for nursing homes 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!

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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Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
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Sands nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sands nursing homes 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 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 Sands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sands, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.2%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sands 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 Sands Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sands, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.2%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sands 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 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
15.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
19%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Sands 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 Sands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sands, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sands 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 Sands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sands, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
15.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.6%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living, Brookdale Bristol and Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sands, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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