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Located in Lee County, Sanford is located approximately 45 minutes southwest of Raleigh. It’s noted as one of the top communities to retire in the United States. Summers are hot with approximately 215 sunny days per year and winter lows are around 29. The city has excellent water quality and the overall cost of living is lower than both state and national averages. Seniors will find plenty of peaceful neighborhoods, parks and sites of interest to explore. Sanford is also home to the Central Carolina Hospital, which provides healthcare services such as cardiac catheterization, oxygen therapy, outpatient surgery and physical and occupational therapy.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Sanford is around $3,500 per month though the actual cost varies depending on the exact location in the city, the amenities and types of care on offer.
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According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living communities in Sanford have a median cost of $3,500. This is $300 less than the state average and $800 less than the national average. Neighboring states all have higher costs, including South Carolina at $3,988, Tennessee at $4,039 and Virginia at $4,850.
It may be useful to compare the costs of assisted living throughout the state when looking for a place to retire. Asheville seniors pay one of the lowest costs in the state at $2,750 per month. Rocky Mount communities cost around $770 more than in Sanford and those in Charlotte and Greensboro pay around $1,149 and $1,009 less. Wilmington is one of the more expensive cities at $5,877 per month.
Note: Data for Sanford was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Fayetteville, was used instead.
Seniors in North Carolina may apply for the state’s 1115 Medicaid Waiver, which helps eligible seniors pay for non-medical services in long-term care, including assisted living communities. This waiver covers a variety of home and community-based services, including housekeeping, companionship, medication administration, grooming and meals.
Our Assisted Living in North Carolina page discusses this waiver and provides information on how to apply.
| Contact | Resources | |
| Lee County Enrichment Center | (919) 776-0501 | The enrichment center serves as the Lee County Senior Center. It seeks to improve the lives of seniors in the county and help older adults live independently as long as possible. The center offers yoga and aerobics and provides many support groups covering an array of topics. The center also connects seniors with local educational and volunteer opportunities and offers tools to manage health and finances. |
| North Carolina Division on Aging and Adult Services | (919) 855-3400 | The Division on Aging and Adult Services promotes independence and preserves the dignity of aging individuals in the community. The department offers community services, opportunities, services, benefits and a variety of protections. Other programs include placement services to help seniors locate long-term care that best suits their needs and caregiver support. |
| North Carolina Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) | (855) 408-1212 | SHIIP helps seniors make informed decisions regarding their health insurance. Trained volunteers provide information on the different parts of Medicare and offer information on prescription coverage and supplemental insurance. |
| Lee County Department of Social Services | (919) 718-4690 | The Lee County Department of Social Services adult services division provides many different services to the aging population. The department oversees the adult protective services department that investigates complaints of abuse and neglect. It also assists with guardianship, adult placement services and services for the blind. |
| Lee County Veterans Services | (919) 776-0501 | The Lee County Veterans Services helps veterans, their families and survivors receive benefits and compensation. Veterans’ services help file claims for disability, pensions, educational benefits, life insurance, death and burial benefits and health care. The department also assists in filing for the Aid and Attendance Benefit that provides help in paying for home and community-based services in long-term care. |
Assisted living communities in Sanford must abide by the laws and regulations set by the Department of Health and Human Services. These regulations cover all aspects of care, including staff training, transportation and meals. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page to learn more about these standards.
