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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sandy, TN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Sandy, 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 Sandy or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Sandy.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Sandy for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 11 assisted living facilities in the Sandy area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Boone, Mountain City and Blowing Rock.
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8.3
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9 reviews
We absolutely love the staff and how they take care of Dad. However, we have not been pleased with the food. The cooking staff has changed multiple times since he moved there. We have also noticed that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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 the hills of Boone, North Caroline, lies our beautiful home, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Our senior living facility is only two miles from Watauga Medical Center and many primary care physicians. Your loved ones can enjoy exquisite mountain views while living stress free in our...
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3.0
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9 reviews
My wife has been in Memory Care Unit for over three and a half years. From day one she has been cared for by a very caring and professional staff. The facility is kept very clean and the meals provided are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Forest Ridge is an assisted living community for seniors who need just a little more assistance in their day-to-day lives. The picturesque locale is nestled at the base of Mount Jefferson and provides some of the best views Ashe County has to offer. Churches, medical care, and shopping centers...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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, 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Sandy, TN
The average cost of senior living in Sandy is $4,956 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Erwin, TN with an average of $4,239 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sandy, TN vs. nearby cities
Sandy, TN
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sandy, TN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sandy vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sandy, TN by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sandy, TN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Sandy
Recent reviews for assisted living in Sandy
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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Forest Ridge in West Jefferson, NC
4.1
I would suggest you check other places out. The nursing care isn't the best. The community is on the expensive side.
There are activities going on at different times for the residents. There are physical activates such as exercises and we have an activities director on site.
Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone, NC
5.0
[name removed] was only there a very short time, and he passed away. I did not have a chance to ask him how the food was, and he never joined any activities
The facilities and staff their were all wonderful. They did everything they could to keep Lee comfortable and the family as well.
Sandy assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Sandy 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 Sandy that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sandy, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
57.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sandy 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 Sandy Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sandy, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandy 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 Sandy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy 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 Sandy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy, TNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy 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 Sandy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sandy
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 Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Sandy protect seniors.
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living and The Heritage of Sugar Mountain are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sandy, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Sandy, Tennessee. See the full list.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Sandy
- Boone, North Carolina
- Mountain City, Tennessee
- Blowing Rock, North Carolina
- Newland, North Carolina
- Vale, North Carolina
- Elk Park, North Carolina
- Abingdon, Virginia
- Jefferson, North Carolina
- Banner Elk, North Carolina
- Fleetwood, North Carolina
- Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
- Todd, North Carolina
- West Jefferson, North Carolina
- Damascus, Virginia
- Roan Mountain, Tennessee
- Evergreen, Tennessee
- Minneapolis, North Carolina
- Elk Valley, North Carolina
- Grandfather, North Carolina
- Rominger, North Carolina
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