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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

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Photo of Manning Square
55 Photos available
9.8
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63 reviews
9.8
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63 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
22%
3 star
6%
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The people at MS have all been very supportive, encouraging and helpful in getting my mother settled. Initially it was to be respite, but we all decided she couldn't live in her own anymore. I viewed three...
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.
At Manning Place, our senior living community, you'll find a smaller, homelike community and a compassionate, caring staff. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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88 Photos available
9.6
Review score
34 reviews
9.6
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34 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
12%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
9%
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My married cousins were in need of assisted living. Having retired from Brookdale Forest City in 2018, this community was my first choice. The current team is very professional and made the transition from...
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.
Quality Care You Can Count OnYou deserve quality care you can count on, but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your freedom to have it. Here at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community, you can enjoy custom care plans, a fun-filled community calendar and a warm and welcoming...
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11 Video available
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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66 reviews
9.6
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66 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
38%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
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Just wish they had a shady covered area outside,there is not much outside area where there is access for wheelchairs.They were slow getting my sister's physical therapy, two months and they are just now...
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.
Situated near the Catawba River in York County, minutes from the city of Charlotte, Lake Wylie Retirement and Assisted Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With Lake Wylie nearby, a small town resort-like atmosphere and old-fashioned Southern charm make this peaceful...
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1616 Photos available
9.6
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53 reviews
9.6
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53 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
15%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
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The staff at Morningside AL in Gastonia were so caring, compassionate and always on top of taking care of everything my Mom needed during her stay there. I highly recommend this facility to anyone looking...
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.
Morningside of Gastonia is the only Assisted Living Community with 24-hour licensed nursing staff. It provides a full complement of assisted living services combined with a comprehensive Check Point Program that enhances and protects quality of life through coordinated and integrated service...
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1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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60 reviews
9.5
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60 reviews
5 star
35%
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34%
3 star
12%
2 star
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The activities, food, apartment size, and cleanliness are all excellent. I feel like they could use more staff members, and that would probably make the quality of care a 5 instead of a 4. My Mother is very...
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.
Home Sweet HomeServing seniors in assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation, our community provides you with a warm and welcoming environment where you can experience newfound freedom and independence. We handle all the cooking, cleaning and household chores so you can...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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17 reviews
9.3
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17 reviews
5 star
58%
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2 star
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The facility is clean, quiet, and comfortable. The apartments are very adequate and the staff is usually helpful and friendly.
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.
Quality Care You Can Count OnIf you’re ready to move into an exceptionally warm and welcoming assisted living community in Shelby, North Carolina where you can enjoy spacious and comfortable accommodations, wonderful company and personalized care plans that provide you with quality care you can...
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11 Video available
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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46 reviews
9.3
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46 reviews
5 star
58%
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3 star
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My mom says the food at Brookdale is really good! And the staff are all very nice. She is very pleased with her room and likes living there.
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.
It’s time to upgrade your senior living lifestyle.Choose us for your next home sweet home and you’ll enjoy an assisted living community in Gastonia, North Carolina. Ideally situated just 20 minutes north of Charlotte, we are one of the premier senior communities in the region. Our residents enjoy...
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77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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73 reviews
9.3
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73 reviews
5 star
79%
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11%
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Chose Laurelwoods because it is close to me, had amenities my mother wanted, and was smaller than her previous facility. I will recommend your service because it helped me make an important decision, saving...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Experience lodge-like living while soaking up gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LaurelHurst. From thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans to the world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of...
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44 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
27 reviews
9.2
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27 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
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3 star
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What was good... $[removed]admin fee to get in, very reasonable [name removed] was helpful with the tour and explaining how it would work Facility is so clean and well kept The mover [name removed]...
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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88 Photos available
9.1
Review score
42 reviews
9.1
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42 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
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I have had some unanswered emails but am able to take care of them when I visit. The staff is very caring and friendly to clients and families.
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.
Savor the Golden YearsWhen you decide to move into our assisted living community in Hickory, North Carolina, you’re doing more than relocating to a new home. You’re embarking on a brand new adventure riddled with warm and friendly neighbors, a wonderfully diverse activity calendar and...
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Photo of Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
1616 Photos available
9.1
Review score
11 reviews
9.1
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11 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
36%
3 star
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It is great. Very well maintained. Always clean. No odors. Plenty of snacks and beverages. For residents. Has OT/PT housed in the building. Rooms are very and large. Private or semi private. A walk in shower...
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.
Grace Village Assited Living and Memory CareGrace Village is conveniently located on River Bend Drive in one of Granite Falls vibrant, prestigious neighborhoods. Grace Village is convenient to nearby shops that provide a variety and style to satisfy your most pressing needs or most capricious...
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99 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
67 reviews
9.0
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67 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
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3 star
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My husband really liked it there. Most of the staff was very helpful and caring with a few exceptions. You do get a lot of attention when you first move in. Harder to get a hold of admin after that. He...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Reynolds MountainIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Asheville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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88 Photos available
8.9
Review score
17 reviews
8.9
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17 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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Like most: Community luncheons twice each month, size of unit, privacy and independence, service and maintenance prompt and friendly, 24/7 medical assistance for falls & emergencies. Improvements: quality...
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.
Henderson Care Center-Forest City, North CarolinaWho are we? Henderson Care Center has been serving Rutherford County since 1992.We provide quality care to all our residents. Our goal is to meet each resident’s needs while maintaining the highest level of choice, dignity, respect and...
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3535 Photos available
8.9
Review score
18 reviews
8.9
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18 reviews
5 star
49%
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3 star
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Our loved one was not there long before she passed but what I can say is the people were all great to work with. They were very welcoming. I would recommend this facility to another family who may be looking...
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.
Situated in beautiful Cramerton, our vibrant assisted living single-story community offers picturesque views from atop Cramer Mountain and is conveniently close to both Charlotte and Gastonia. Terrabella Cramer Mountain offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment and easy access to...
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77 Photos available
8.9
Review score
89 reviews
8.9
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89 reviews
5 star
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2 star
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What we like the most about this community is that everything they need is right there. They don't have to go anywhere to get anything. We would absolutely recommend Pine Grove Senior Living to other familie
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.
Live the high life in Pine Grove Senior Living, where thoughtfully designed floor plans and myriad recreational and social opportunities await. Residents will feel the Southern charm of our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Greenville, South Carolina, with wrap-around porches and...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.8
Review score
44 reviews
8.8
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44 reviews
5 star
59%
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The staff has been very loving and helpful and made my aunt feel so welcome. The room is a nice size with big bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with grab bars which are great for the ease of the client to...
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.
A Nature Lover’s DreamTucked amidst the natural beauty of Asheville, North Carolina, it’s no surprise the new neighbors at your assisted living community are eager to adventure in the great outdoors. You’ll feel right at home as you soak up the sunshine and scenic views on the expansive...
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Photo of Brookdale Brushy Creek
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
22 reviews
8.6
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22 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
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3 star
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Brookdale Brushy Creek is a small community with a big heart. The staff is caring and has taken the time to get to know my mom. I appreciate that it is a closed door community for extra safety.
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.
Live Your AdventureHere in Greer, South Carolina, we’re more than assisted living community. We’re a family. It won’t take you long to understand what we mean. From the moment you walk through the front door, you’ll feel the warmth of our kind and compassionate care team and see the...
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88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
Review score
19 reviews
8.8
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19 reviews
5 star
62%
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3 star
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They are taking very good care of my sister My sister is only 67. She is still mobile. With that said, Wesley Court has so many activities to keep her busy. The place is very clean and the food is...
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.
Wesley Court is a beautiful assisted living community that is available to seniors in Boiling Springs, SC. This assisted living community aims to please all its residents and to offer them a great place to live. The city of Boiling Springs is a great place for family to visit, as everyone will...
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1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
Review score
62 reviews
8.7
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62 reviews
5 star
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The cleanliness is a 5 but needs new carpet. Med Techs Give wrong Meds, if residents not on their toes. Very friendly but not responsive to request, especially food. To much repetition. Most meats are tough....
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.
At The Residences at Greer, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking...
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1313 Photos available
8.7
Review score
26 reviews
8.7
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26 reviews
5 star
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She is very happy there. The staff is very attentive and kind.The therapists are proactive and are great at keeping me informed as to her program and progress. All are upbeat and friendly. The staff...
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.
Mars Hill Manor is a special place, unlike any other community option in WNC. Located just 15 minutes from Asheville, the town of Mars Hill offers beautiful mountain views and charm only a college town can offer. With 56 apartments, our community sets a higher standard for spacious, residential...
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55 Photos available
8.6
Review score
28 reviews
8.6
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28 reviews
5 star
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My parents have been residents for close to 5 years. The staff has always been available for anything they needed but went above and beyond recently. My Dad was in hospice and requiring a lot more care than...
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.
Windsor House Greenville is a 50-bed community conveniently located on Pelham Road on Greenville's eastside. We are 1.5 miles from I-85 and 2.5 miles from Haywood Mall/Road. The facility is 9 years old, single story, and beautiful inside and out. The brick Georgian architecture with large white...
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99 Photos available
8.6
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5 reviews
8.6
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5 reviews
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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
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.
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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11 Photo available
77 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
27 reviews
8.6
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27 reviews
5 star
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There simply are no words that are adequate to give Carolina Reserve at Hendersonville enough credit for all they have done for our mother in her last years. The staff has been so patient, kind and lovely to...
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.
Why opt for nursing home care when your needs can be met at our beautiful assisted living community in Western North Carolina? At Carolina Reserve, we accept a higher level of care than most realize – and our residents age in place without the need to move to a skilled nursing facility in the...
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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
16 reviews
8.6
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16 reviews
5 star
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Most of the staff and facility are wonderful. There are some things that fall through the cracks like having any medical staff at the facility on a regular basis. The activity staff is the best ever and they...
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.
Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park is located at the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains and was incorporated on October 2004. This Navion Senior Solutions facility offers both Independent and Assisted living, Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park offers the wonderful services that have made us the...
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1515 Photos available
8.6
Review score
62 reviews
8.6
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62 reviews
5 star
34%
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Everything always seems clean and well organized. Food service can be slow sometimes and inaccurate as to the order. I'm not sure I have a good appreciation for the menu items, but my dad doesn't seem to...
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.
Picture Yourself living the lifestyle you've earned...…. Whether you'd just like a little assistance or need more comprehensive attention, we have a program for you. Life at TerraBella Thornblade offers all of the comforts of home without the challenges, problems and responsibilities of home...
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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 typeNorth CarolinaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$4,826/mo$5,847/mo17.5% below national median
Assisted Living$6,196/mo$5,830/mo6.3% above national median
Memory Care$7,410/mo$6,999/mo5.9% above national median
Independent Living$3,534/mo$3,520/mo0.4% 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.

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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
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent 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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sunshine

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sunshine

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!

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 ...
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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 ...
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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
Full medication management
0.6%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
1.7%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
11.1%
14.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
11.4%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
1.8%
4.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
0.3%
0.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
11.1%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
1.8%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
8%
9.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*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
Dementia behaviors care
0.9%
1.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
0.1%
0.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
1.2%
2.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
0.2%
0.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
Nutritionist / dietician
0.1%
0.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
0.2%
0.6%
No sugar
No sugar
0.2%
0.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
0.9%
1.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
Professional chef
0.1%
0.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
0.1%
0.2%
Room service
Room service
0.1%
0.1%
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
Activity director
0.1%
0.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
0.1%
0.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
0.1%
0.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
1.6%
3.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
0.1%
0.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
1.4%
3.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
0.1%
0.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
0.1%
0.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
0.1%
0.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
0.1%
0.2%
Live performances
Live performances
0.1%
0.2%
Dances
Dances
0.1%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
0.1%
0.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
0.1%
0.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

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