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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sanford, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Sanford nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Sanford, NC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Sanford, NC

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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
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: Nursing Homes
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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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Siler City, we are dedicated to delivering quality service to every person entrusted to our care. Our state-of-the-art 150-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center and 10-bed rest home facility provide skilled nursing care for adults of all ages with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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, 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.
Seven Lakes Assisted Living and Memory Care is a community located in West End, NC. We are a proud member of the Affinity Living Group. Here at Seven Lakes we provide 24 hour personal care aid for the needs of those who require assisted living and offer a memory care secured wing as well. Our all...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.
Lee's Long Term Care Facility has been in business for 35 years. We are a family owned business and we live on the premises and are always available if needed. We are located in Southern Wake Co. We are as some people say "out in the country." Our facility is licensed for 65 beds. We offer...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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
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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Sanford, NC

The average cost of senior living in Sanford is $4,992 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fayetteville, NC with an average of $3,682 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sanford, NC vs. nearby cities

Sanford, NC
$4,992/mo
$4,984/mo
$5,333/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sanford, NC vs. the state and national average

Sanford, NC
$4,992/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sanford vs. other types of senior living

$5,509/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,992/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Sanford, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$5,175/mo
Studio
$6,393/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,470/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,691/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,295/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Sanford over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Sanford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sanford

Home Place of Burlington

4.5
We chose Home Place of Burlington because of the informative tour as well as the fact that my mother knew several residents there. These residents provided a great recommendation. I really like Eventus, the medical staff. They are very informative.

The Addison in Durham, NC

4.5
I would recommend to others. Overall, we are happy with the experience our mother is having, given her condition. The work of managing the memory care facility has got to be difficult and I appreciate them keeping her safe. Can't expect much more.

St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC in Southern Pines, NC

4.0
We cannot comment on the activities because our loved one did not participate in them. Of course more CNA and care givers is an area of improvement. Of course, I no that at this time it is difficult to hire staff, but at that price staffing should be adequate . We have had to hire additional ...
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Sanford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sanford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sanford, 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 Sanford 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 Sanford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sanford, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sanford 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 Sanford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sanford, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.7%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sanford 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 Sanford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sanford, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sanford 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 Sanford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Sanford 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 Sanford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sanford, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Meadowmont, Brookdale Burlington and Oak Hill Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sanford, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 242 nursing homes facilities near Sanford, North Carolina. See the full list.

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