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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sandy, TN
If your loved one needs memory care in Sandy, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Sandy, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Sandy incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Sandy memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Sandy, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Boone, Banner Elk and Abingdon.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Boone, Banner Elk and Abingdon.
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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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
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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....
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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
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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.
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
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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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 memory care 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.
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What families are saying about memory care in Sandy
Recent reviews for memory care in Sandy
Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon
5.0
All 5 stars! This is a beautiful facility. It is spotless and cheerful. Staff are friendly and attentive. Our family has visited 5 to 6 days per week. The care is consistent and the food is excellent. We couldn't be more pleased. Thank you A Place for Mom for the referral (we prayed about this ...
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Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone, NC
5.0
I will start by saying there were only 2 negatives. However, the positive experience did outweigh the negative, so in the last survey question I gave a rating of 5 (being best) still would hold true. My negatives were the deposit, which was a whole months rent along with processing fee up front, ...
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The Heritage of Sugar Mountain in Newland, NC
3.4
It was a very good placement.
My son who lives there, he doesn't require a lot of care. He takes care of himself. If it was someone who was bedridden I couldn't judge that, but for him, I'd tell people it was a very good placement.
Sandy memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy memory care 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 memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care 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
18.2%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
63.6%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
63.6%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
18.2%
64.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
63.6%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.2%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sandy memory care
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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sandy, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.2%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
62.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sandy memory care
Memory care 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
18.2%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy memory care
Our memory care 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
18.2%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
32.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Sandy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living and The Heritage of Sugar Mountain are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sandy, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Sandy, Tennessee. See the full list.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Sandy, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sandy, Tennessee, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Sandy, Tennessee, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Sandy, Tennessee ranges from $1650 to $8085. The average Memory Care cost in Sandy, Tennessee is $4,956. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sandy, Tennessee typically starts at $1650. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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Memory Care in Cities Near Sandy
- Boone, North Carolina
- Banner Elk, North Carolina
- Abingdon, Virginia
- Newland, North Carolina
- Roan Mountain, Tennessee
- Abingdon, Virginia
- Offset, Tennessee
- Newland, North Carolina
- Banner Elk, North Carolina
- Blowing Rock, North Carolina
- Blowing Rock, North Carolina
- West Jefferson, North Carolina
- Heath, Tennessee
- Farmer Mill, Tennessee
- Shady Valley, Tennessee
- Evergreen, Tennessee
- Evergreen, Tennessee
- Upper Shell Creek, Tennessee
- Shell Creek, Tennessee
- Laurel Fork, Tennessee
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