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The cost of independent living in Sandy Mush is about $3,266 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 324 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Henderson Care Center
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Overall I would have e to give them a 5 in all categories. They did anything i asked. Went out of their way to help mother. After she passed, they went above by helping me with a bed,a walker and a months...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Henderson Care Center-Forest City, North CarolinaWho are we? Henderson Care Center has been serving Rutherford County since 1992.We provide quality care to all our residents. Our goal is to meet each resident’s needs while maintaining the highest level of choice, dignity, respect and...
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33 Floor plans available
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It's hard for your parent to be in a facility that is not home but Laurelwoods made the transition easier...mom even transitioned easily! The cleanliness is a 4....only because they have been undergoing...
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.
Experience lodge-like living while soaking up gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LaurelHurst. From thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans to the world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of...
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I am amazed that we have something like this in Spindale. My Mom just moved in and she loves it! It was the beautiful and elegant apartment that made her want to move in, but now it’s the food and friends...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Overall, the staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is clean. The move in process was smooth. The communication is lacking, it's been hard to get in touch with the Director about questions that I've...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn, an award-winning full-service luxury senior apartment community located in beautiful Spartanburg, SC. Our senior apartments and well-landscaped neighborhood offer luxurious care, peace of mind, and maximum comfort tailored to the needs of each resident....
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Summit Hills has been wonderful! They are a very sweet community and the freedom they give my parents and the assurance of them being well taken care of is priceless. They have welcomed our whole family and...
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.
Summit Hills is a luxury continuing care retirement community in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Located on 50 acres and just minutes from downtown Spartanburg, our private gated community offers a lifestyle that is second to none. Members enjoy beautiful accommodations, industry-leading Care...
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They provided excellent care to my grandmother for over 5 years. Grateful to all the staff. They accommodated food requests and even care suggestions to bring her recliner out to the hallway so we could be...
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, 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: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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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Cost of independent living in Sandy Mush, NC

The average cost of senior living in Sandy Mush is $3,266 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bostic, NC with an average of $2,560 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sandy Mush, NC vs. nearby cities

Sandy Mush, NC
$3,266/mo
$2,560/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sandy Mush, NC vs. the state and national average

Sandy Mush, NC
$3,266/mo
U.S. national average
$4,135/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sandy Mush vs. other types of senior living

$4,743/mo
Independent Living
$3,266/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sandy Mush, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$4,013/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,335/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,870/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sandy Mush over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sandy Mush

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandy Mush

Summit Hills in Spartanburg, SC

4.7
I chose Summit Hills because it was a smaller community in size and the staff are very close with the residents. I am in a cottage and the one that I chose is a good size. Overall I am quite happy. My one concern is the activities have been reduced due to covid, so I am looking forward to them ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn in Spartanburg, SC

4.6
I am having to work hard, but I am having fun! I have made great progress in a short time. The staff here is wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. A+

Serene Haven in Spindale, NC

5.0
As a resident, I appreciate the maintenance-free living Serene Haven offers. The apartments are spacious, the meals are wonderful, and the staff is always willing to go the extra mile. I’ve made great friends here and love participating in the community events. Highly recommend!

Sandy Mush independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy Mush independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy Mush, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandy Mush independent living

Independent 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 Mush 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
30%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.2%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
9.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy Mush independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sandy Mush communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy Mush independent 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 independent living communities in Sandy Mush offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
30%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Serene Haven and Henderson Care Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sandy Mush, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Sandy Mush, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Sandy Mush, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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