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Assisted living costs in Sutherland average about $5,307 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Sutherland. Our detailed directory has 32 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Forest Ridge
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9.4
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My family is very pleased with Forest Ridge. The staff has been very attentive and welcoming to my Mother. She enjoys the meals there and has made friends that she always sits with. She has had the freedom...
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.
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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9.1
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Walking into Deerfield was like walking into a home - a place for my spouse to be safe and be well cared for. Deerfield was the only place that felt like home and it created a peace and calmness from the...
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.
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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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Sutherland, NC

The average cost of senior living in Sutherland is $5,307 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hudson, NC with an average of $3,523 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sutherland, NC, vs. nearby cities

Sutherland, NC
$5,307/mo

Assisted living costs in Sutherland, NC, vs. state and national averages

Sutherland, NC
$5,307/mo
U.S. national average
$4,766/mo

Assisted living costs in Sutherland, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,307/mo
$4,935/mo

Assisted living costs in Sutherland, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,668/mo
Studio
$7,253/mo

Senior living costs in Sutherland vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Sutherland, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSutherland, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,307/mo$4,418/mo$4,766/mo
Memory Care$4,935/mo$5,273/mo$5,517/mo
Independent Living$2,475/mo$3,700/mo$4,180/mo
Assisted Living
Sutherland, NC:$5,307/mo
North Carolina:$4,418/mo
U.S.:$4,766/mo
Memory Care
Sutherland, NC:$4,935/mo
North Carolina:$5,273/mo
U.S.:$5,517/mo
Independent Living
Sutherland, NC:$2,475/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,180/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sutherland, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sutherland and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Sutherland, NCNC stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Sutherland, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sutherland have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sutherland, NC$5,361/mo$5,926/mo-9.5%
North Carolina$4,791/mo$4,699/mo+2.0%
National$4,668/mo$4,555/mo+2.5%
Sutherland, NC
2024 average cost:$5,361/mo
2023 average cost:$5,926/mo
Percent change:-9.5%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,791/mo
2023 average cost:$4,699/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,668/mo
2023 average cost:$4,555/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sutherland, NC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Sutherland.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sutherland

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sutherland

Forest Ridge in West Jefferson, NC

5.0
Staff was very competent, friendly and showed my loved one much support and guidance. Room was beautiful. I especially liked that each room had it’s own bathroom, making the transition more like home.

Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone, NC

5.0
My wife has only gotten in there a few weeks ago. I don't know how she is enjoying it or not to make a recommendation. It's not mine to make.

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.

Sutherland assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sutherland assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sutherland, 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 Sutherland assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Sutherland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sutherland, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
56.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sutherland assisted living

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 Sutherland Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sutherland, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sutherland assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sutherland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sutherland, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Sutherland assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sutherland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sutherland, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sutherland assisted 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 assisted living communities in Sutherland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sutherland, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
40%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sutherland

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Sutherland protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Forest Ridge, Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living and Sunset Gardens are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sutherland, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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