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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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9.0
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I just moved my parents into the Villas which is independent living. Before the move, the admin were great about adding accommodations my parents requested, so they were in place when they arrived. We had a...
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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My Mom loves the place including the food. The services are great and everyone is so nice. The bathroom are excellent and easy for her to use. The landscaping is always nicely groomed. The rooms are all made...
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.
A Charming Place….Carolina Care Retirement Cottages is located in Cherryville, NC: a small town full of warm hospitality about 40 miles outside of Charlotte, NC city limits. We provide an active, independent, fulfilling home life without the worry of maintenance/repairs, or cooking, through the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Sunshine, NC

The average cost of senior living in Sunshine is $3,113 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bostic, NC with an average of $3,084 per month.

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

Sunshine, NC
$3,113/mo
$3,084/mo
$3,712/mo

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

Sunshine, NC
$3,113/mo
U.S. national average
$4,064/mo

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

$4,475/mo
Independent Living
$3,113/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,290/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,350/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,100/mo

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 independent living in Sunshine

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunshine

Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

5.0
My Mom loves the place including the food. The services are great and everyone is so nice. The bathroom are excellent and easy for her to use. The landscaping is always nicely groomed. The rooms are all made to be very efficient.

Henderson Care Center in Forest City, NC

4.3
I like the independent living villas. I was not impressed with the nursing facility. It's not a much as a home feel like some of the other places are. The meals are good. My loved one enjoys the food. The staff are helpful and welcoming.

Sunshine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunshine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunshine, 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 Sunshine 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 Sunshine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunshine, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
26.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunshine 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 Sunshine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunshine, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
38.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
36.5%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
40.2%
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Henderson Care Center, Carolina Care Retirement Community and Openview Retirement Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunshine, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 5 independent living facilities near Sunshine, North Carolina. See the full list.

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