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Green Leaf Care Center
2041 NC 210 North, Lillington, NC 27546
"I have visited this location a number of times, as it is close to the university that I attend. Each time has been with...
Assisted Living
$3,176
Assisted Living Communities in Sanford, NC
Sanford, NC, is a little city with a lot of history and many fun events throughout the year....
It's home to over 31,000 people, 12.7% of whom are seniors ages 65 and older. These seniors, as well as younger Sanford residents, may benefit from the city's low cost of living, low violent crime rates and excellent water quality. Central Carolina Hospital serves the city's health care needs with its more than 120 physicians.
Seniors who struggle to remain safely in their own homes may want to consider Sanford's assisted living options. An assisted living community provides help with personal care, medication and housekeeping so seniors can focus on enjoying activities and socialization. Most communities offer 24/7 support and fast responses in times of emergency for added peace of mind. Seniors in Sanford will pay about $3,000 per month for assisted living, which is much less expensive than the state and national averages.
This guide will provide more information about assisted living in Sanford, including cost comparisons and financial assistance options. Readers will also learn about the city's characteristics and free or low-cost resources available to seniors.
31 Providers
Enriching Lives Assisted Living
1975 Hickory Bark Dr, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
This is a therapeutic home setting for residents to transition Without being judged we provide all levels of care...
Assisted Living
$7,000
Miss Bell's Assisted Living in Fuquay
709 Minerva Dale, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
"My mother is in here, it is a very nice place. It’s brand new, clean, and everything is fine. Her room is nice and she...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,800
Magnolia Gardens
594 Murray Hill Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387
"Magnolia Gardens was very nice. Everyone was very friendly and it was very conveniently located. The services that they...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,200
Spring Arbor of Apex
901 Spring Arbor Ct., Apex, NC 27502
"I had the pleasure of visiting Spring Arbor of Apex and was very impressed with the surroundings as well as the apparent...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,101
Chatham Ridge Assisted Living
114 Polks Village Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
"Chatham Ridge is a beautiful place. It is relatively new, but the rooms are not big. They're all single-rooms so you...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,695
Reserve at Mills Farm
2030 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC 27523
"Reserve at Mills Farm was like going into a five-star hotel resort. It's like you're on vacation, so if a person does...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,675
Brookdale MacArthur Park
111 MacArthur Drive, Cary, NC 27513
"They showed us just about everything at Brookdale Macarthur Park. We were able to speak to some of the caretakers along...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$10,560
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Spring Arbor of Cary
1705 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27511
"Spring Arbor of Cary would be a convenient place for us, and the facility was clean. They also have the ability for a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,366
Parkview Retirement Village
1801 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC 27330
"The facilities were well maintained and clean. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The housing is located in long...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
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Keller's Oakhaven Rest Home
700 Westover Dr, Sanford, NC 27331
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Assisted LivingIndependent Living
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Tara Plantation of Carthage
820 S McNeill Street, Carthage, NC 28327
"Tara Plantation was nice. They had two separate wings for the dementia unit. It is secure. They had plenty of adequate...
Assisted Living
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Cambridge Hills Of Pittsboro
140 Brookstone Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
"My mother lived at cambridge Hills for three and a half years. The staff was wonderful to her. For awhile she delivered...
Assisted Living
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Pinecrest Gardens
1984 Old US 421, Lillington, NC 27546
"This place is a great place for many reasons for assisted living care. It is an older facility but I'd kept very clean...
Assisted Living
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St. Joseph of th Pines
103 Gossman Dr, Southern Pines, NC 28387
"I was treated with care & respect. Staff was great, food was great, I have no complaints whatsoever! I would recommend...
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The Coventry
105 Gossman Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387
"The Coventry is part of St. Joseph of the Pines Continuing Care Retirement Community. I was told they do not accept...
Assisted Living
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Liselotte Care Home
3035 Silk Hope Gum Spring Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312
"Liselotte Carehome is private. There's only eight beds. It's kind of out in the country a little bit, so it's working...
Assisted Living
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Avendelle at Southern Oaks
605 Lawson Cypress Lane, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Avendelle at Southern Oaks is extremely excited to be able to provide outstanding senior care in an intimate, homelike...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,500
Fuquay-Varina Homes-Elderly
1012 S Main St, , Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
"Fuquay-Varina Homes-Elderly was pretty good. It was a little bit older. They had like duplexes, and they were cute. You...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
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Penick Village
500 E Rhode Island Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387
"We had an in-person tour of Penick Village. We like its proximity to the town. We like the facility itself, but we can't...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Caring96813650
4.0
Review of Parkview Retirement Village
Parkview Retirement Village is very clean, it smells very good, and the people working there are friendly. I got to meet the owner, and she was extremely nice and helpful. My aunt has a very nice...
Assisted Living
Annonomous
1.0
Review of Parkview Retirement Village
Beware this agency is corrupted. I had to move my grandfather there just never was any snacks and every time I went to check on him he was filthy this place makes me sick!!! The owners sugar coated...
Assisted Living
Bill S
4.0
Review of Parkview Retirement Village
The facilities were well maintained and clean. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The housing is located in long tiers. In my cousin's case, the room looked out onto a brick wall across a...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Assisted living costs in Sanford are inexpensive compared to prices in other locations. North Carolina's state average is over $1,000 more than Sanford's rate. The U.S. average comes in at $1,500 higher. Other North Carolina cities also show more expensive prices. Raleigh's costs are at the top of the spectrum at $5,388, followed by Wilmington's prices at $5,254. Greenville's rates are higher than those in Sanford by over $1,600, and Charlotte's prices are more expensive by $1,400.
Sanford
$3,000
North Carolina
$4,010
United States
$4,500
Charlotte
$4,400
Raleigh
$5,388
Greenville
$4,613
Wilmington
$5,254
Paying for Assisted Living in Sanford
Assisted living communities in Sanford charge an average of $3,000 per month for their services, but this can vary based on care levels and accommodations.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sanford
The State/County Special Assistance Program, which is an SSI state supplement created by the North Carolina, gives enough financial support to the elderly and low-income residents. This program is also meant for seniors who need non-medical care on a regular basis, but can no longer live at home on their own.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living is one of the least expensive senior care options in Sanford. Only adult day health care is less at $867 per month, although it does not offer the same level of support and care. Seniors who prefer to remain at home might choose in-home care or home health care for about $1,000 more per month than assisted living. Nursing home care is more comprehensive and therefore more expensive at $6,722.
In-Home Care
$4,004
Home Health Care
$4,004
Adult Day Health Care
$867
Assisted Living Facility
$3,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,722
Note: Data for Sanford was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Fayetteville, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Sanford
Sanford and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Sanford, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sanford
Sanford Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
