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Independent Living in North Carolina

Overview of Independent Living in North Carolina

For families considering options for senior living, North Carolina is often at the top of the list — and for good reason.

Whether you prefer laid-back beach towns, mountain hikes, or something in between, North Carolina has something to offer — and that’s what makes it an ideal retirement destination. The Outer Banks region along the state’s eastern coast is a popular tourist spot, featuring lighthouses, beaches, and countless other aquatic activities. It’s also home to Kitty Hawk, the seaside town where the Wright brothers made their historic first airplane flight. Then, on North Carolina’s western edge is where the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains run through the state. Peppered throughout all of North Carolina are small yet vibrant college towns like Asheville and Chapel Hill, along with larger metropolitan areas like Charlotte. Add mild weather and low property taxes to the mix, and it’s clear why the Tar Heel State has one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 150 independent living communities, sometimes simply called retirement communities, in North Carolina.

The median monthly cost of independent living in North Carolina is about $2,600.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in North Carolina

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Holiday Gardens at Wakefield

12800 Spruce Tree Way, Raleigh, NC 27614
10
Review Score
124 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Tina was excellent to work with. Patient as dad was making his decisions and kept us updated throughout the process. Seems well managed. Liked the activities, something for everyone. Good value with the...

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Waltonwood Lake Boone

3550 Horton St., Raleigh, NC 27607
9.9
Review Score
33 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Cathy T - I'm a current/former resident or client

I came here because my husband died unexpectedly. We had discussed making the move together. I am happy to be here among a group of friendly people. Every staff member I have spoken to has been nice and...

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Atria Oakridge

10810 Sandy Oak Lane, Raleigh, NC 27614
9.9
Review Score
76 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Margaret - I live or lived in this community

They very helpful with every part of our stay. Everything we needed was available in house. Would certainly recommend to others

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Charlotte

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Trevi Vibrant Senior Living

11230 Trevi Village Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262
9.9
Review Score
17 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The overall experience of working with [name removed] the Sales Director at Trevi was a 5. She was very patient and kind. She set up visits for mom to meet with residents and have lunch several times before...

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Brookdale Charlotte East

6053 Wilora Lake Road, Charlotte, NC 28212
9.4
Review Score
105 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Berita S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Staff was very friendly, felt like they really cared for residents. My sister was the one staying at Brookdale. Her first two weeks was a little hard for her to adjust to, but Levi was thoughtful enough to...

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Providence Meadows

4123 Kuykendall Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270
9.4
Review Score
27 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

A clean well-maintained, well managed independent living environment. Managers are always on-site and appear to rotate shifts every several days. They are actively involved with the residence, especially at...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Raleigh

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Holiday Gardens at Wakefield

12800 Spruce Tree Way, Raleigh, NC 27614
10
Review Score
124 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Tina was excellent to work with. Patient as dad was making his decisions and kept us updated throughout the process. Seems well managed. Liked the activities, something for everyone. Good value with the...

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18 Photos available

Waltonwood Lake Boone

3550 Horton St., Raleigh, NC 27607
9.9
Review Score
33 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Cathy T - I'm a current/former resident or client

I came here because my husband died unexpectedly. We had discussed making the move together. I am happy to be here among a group of friendly people. Every staff member I have spoken to has been nice and...

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6 Floor plans available

Atria Oakridge

10810 Sandy Oak Lane, Raleigh, NC 27614
9.9
Review Score
76 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Margaret - I live or lived in this community

They very helpful with every part of our stay. Everything we needed was available in house. Would certainly recommend to others

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Winston Salem

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Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville

350 Arbor View Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
9.9
Review Score
47 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Caroline H - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The admin team and care staff are very friendly & helpful. We were particularly impressed with onsite nursing staff that is available if needed as well as the nurse practitioner that the facility contracts...

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Holiday Forsyth Court

2945 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
9.7
Review Score
78 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I think the most important thing was my Dad felt comfortable there with the atmosphere and the people. He saw it as someplace he could live.

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Heritage Woods

3812 Forrestgate Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
9.7
Review Score
38 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I live or lived in this community

The staff has made us feel very welcome and have gone out of their way to help us meet residents and enjoy all the events here.

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Asheville

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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain

41 Cobblers Way, Asheville, NC 28804
9.2
Review Score
61 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Patrick M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Harmony at Reynolds Mountain is very friendly. You feel at home the minute you walk in. Everything looked clean and well-kept. It looked like they had plenty of activities. You find anything you would like...

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Bella Vista

55 Piney Mountain Drive, Asheville, NC 28805
8.2
Review Score
48 reviews
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff is fantastic, what there is of it. There seems to be a shortage. The management team is wonderful and everyone there is always doing a great job, but there are not enough people to do the work...

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Julian Woods Retirement

421 Overlook Rd Ext, Arden, NC 28704
9.6
Review Score
12 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We had two places under evaluation, one of which was Julian Woods. Julian Woods was brand new and was far more luxurious than the other facility. Additionally, the people At Julian Woods were far friendlier...

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Top cities in North Carolina for independent living

9.3
Wilmington, NC
7 facilities
9.1
Greenville, NC
14 facilities
9.0
Raleigh, NC
22 facilities
8.8
Winston Salem, NC
11 facilities
8.6
Asheville, NC
7 facilities
8.0
Charlotte, NC
20 facilities

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