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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.
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820 S McNeill Street, Carthage, NC 28327
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Tara Plantation was nice. They had two separate wings for the dementia unit. It is secure. They had plenty of adequate space, so the residents could go outside if they wanted to. They had a courtyard. It was a lot of space. The facility itself was ol..."
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260 Village Lake Road, Siler City, NC 27344
3.7
(4 reviews)
"At Coventry Assisted Living, they had nurses, nurse aides, and assistants. The place looked nice. The residents could come and go if they want because some of them were very much able to. The staff was very pleasant and informative. The hallways were..."
READ MORE155 BLAKE BLVD, Pinehurst, NC 28374
3.3
(8 reviews)
"Mom was a feisty difficult elderly person with failing health unable to walk or care for herself. I did not expect miracles in a nursing home but felt she got them at Quale Haven. I slept good at night knowing they are highly selected professionals..."
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1984 Old US 421, Lillington, NC 27546
3.3
(3 reviews)
"This place is a great place for many reasons for assisted living care. It is an older facility but I'd kept very clean. They take patients for their Dr. Appointment. Also doctor visits on site at certain times. My friend says food is very good and t..."
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105 Gossman Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387
3.0
(1 reviews)
"The Coventry is part of St. Joseph of the Pines Continuing Care Retirement Community. I was told they do not accept potential residents from the community - you have to be part of the buy-in system for independent living with exorbitant up front cost..."
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11476 Club Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
"We are proud to offer a different kind of assisted living/memory care community. Our assisted living homes are all designed to be welcoming,..."
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Po Box # 70, New Hill, NC 27562
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READ MORE534 Country Ln, Holly Springs, NC 27540
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READ MOREPo Box # 220, Goldston, NC 27252
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100 Providence Pl, Aberdeen, NC 28315
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READ MOREPo Box # 670, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
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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 environment in the Fu..."
READ MORE1825 East St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
"Priority given to Christians at local assemblies. Refund Plan: Declining Balance of Entrance Fee for 5 yrs. Assisted Living and Nursing Care..."
READ MOREPo Box # 942, Apex, NC 27502
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READ MORERr 4 Box # 377B, Lillington, NC 27546
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READ MOREPo Box # 1125, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
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READ MOREPo Box # 771, Apex, NC 27502
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READ MORE235 Cottage Way, Pittsboro, NC 27312
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READ MORERr 1 Box # 130E, Lillington, NC 27546
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READ MORE312 Lynch Street, Apex, NC 27502
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READ MOREAssisted 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
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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.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
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.
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.
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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.
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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