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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sunshine, NC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Sunshine, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Sunshine or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Sunshine.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Sunshine for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 183 assisted living facilities in the Sunshine area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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
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 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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This was a good experience for my loved one and family. The rooms are nice for the residents. There are three meals a day served to the residents. The community is able to accommodate resident's requests...
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.
Woodland Place is an assisted living community that is located in the peaceful town of Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The Woodland Place community provides a home-like environment with a variety of senior living options; the choice is yours at the Woodland Place. Spartanburg is...
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The entry process was smooth and easy. The Executive Director, the Business Manager, and the Head Nurse were superb and each answered all of our questions with a smile and get it done attirude. The...
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.
Cherry Springs Village is an assisted living community located in Hendersonville, NC. Hendersonville is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is the perfect mountain getaway. Cherry Springs Village combines the comforts of home with security of knowing there's always a helping hand. It's a...
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This seems to be the best place that I have found for my loved one. They have activities like bible study, bingo, puzzles, laundry folding, coin counting, music, concerts and more for the residents to do and...
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.
Ashlan Village is a continuing care community, where your choices matter. Through community services and programs, Ashlan Village provides for the social, spiritual, nutritional, residential, wellness and health care needs of older people at reasonable cost. We have a variety of spacious floor...
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We have been pleased so far. It's clean. Staff is friendly, easy to reach and responsive. It's small, one level which makes it nice for residents with cognitive impairment to help not get confused. I would...
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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.
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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Overall we are happy with our experience with Carolina Reserve. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones.
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.
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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Everyone has been very kind to my mom. I just wish they'd take more outside excursion with the residents - since mom is totally wheelchair bound I can't take her anywhere myself. But otherwise no complaints....
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.
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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As the person responsible for my brother living at Lakewood Care Center I have been very impressed with the staff. They sincerely care about each and every person there, they are friendly, helpful and go...
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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.
Lakewood Care Center is an assisted living community in the quiet Charlotte suburb of Denver, NC. The peaceful, wooded setting provides a serene, welcoming and secure environment for seniors with a variety of care needs. The town of Denver is adjacent to Lake Norman and home to several state...
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Overall our experience has been good, and all of the staff members are wonderful. The dining room is closed due to covid so the meals are being delivered to their rooms and our loved one is really happy with...
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.
Carolina Gardens at York is an assisted living and memory care community located in York, South Carolina. York is a thriving city located near the larger metro areas of Charlotte and Rock Hill. Our historic city exudes southern charm and a rich history while also offering residents a strong sense...
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It's a good place. We picked this community because of the price and location. I would recommend to others.
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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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It is wonderful they are absolutely fantastic all around and have been very helpful to my husband. He is now in hospice and that portion is also absolutely outstanding.
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.
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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I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate the care that is given to my MawMaw at this facility. I love the family atmosphere that is in this place! My MawMaw had to have more care than...
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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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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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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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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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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.
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
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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.
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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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: 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.
Cost of assisted living in Sunshine, NC
The average cost of senior living in Sunshine is $3,881 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,312 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sunshine, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sunshine, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sunshine vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sunshine, NC by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sunshine, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Sunshine
Recent reviews for assisted living in Sunshine
Morningside of Gastonia
4.6
The Facility is very clean and the staff are very friendly and caring.
They have been very kind to my mom.
I always feel very welcome when I visit my mom.
They have great meals for the residents and the dining staff are wonderful.
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!
Wesley Court in Boiling Springs, SC
4.8
Heather is the administrator and has been here for 18 years. She is compassionate, a good leader and loves all the residents. Many of the CNA's, med techs and other staff have been here for many years. They get to know every residents needs, likes and dislikes. It has been a great fit for my ...
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Sunshine review score based on 324 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 324 reviews of 147 Sunshine assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Sunshine 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
Sunshine review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Sunshine 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 324 reviews of 147 Sunshine assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sunshine 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.Sunshine, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Sunshine assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunshine assisted living 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 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 Sunshine that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.9%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.3%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sunshine 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 Sunshine Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunshine 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 Sunshine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
27.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunshine 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 Sunshine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunshine 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 Sunshine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.8%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sunshine
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Sunshine protect seniors.
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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Mars Hill Manor and Brookdale Falling Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sunshine, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 183 assisted living facilities near Sunshine, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Sunshine, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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