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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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Brookdale Meadowmont

100 Lanark Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
10
Review Score
48 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My loved one is currently a resident at Brookdale Meadowmont and the overall experience has been great so far. The staff is better than great. The food is typical institutional food, I don't like it but our...

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Holiday Gardens at Wakefield

12800 Spruce Tree Way, Raleigh, NC 27614
10
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116 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I live or lived in this community

The facility is super. Staff are also above the independent living facilities. There are 3 meals a day, beautiful apartments, exercise equipment and exercises 6 days a week. The grounds are beautiful.

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Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem

2601 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
9.9
Review Score
83 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Kathryn S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I would say that the facility and the staff are very warm and inviting, and we liked the overall feel of the assisted living facility.

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Charlotte

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Brookdale Charlotte East

6053 Wilora Lake Road, Charlotte, NC 28212
9.2
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93 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Wilma L - I'm a current/former resident or client

Very friendly and accommodating staff,just too many rules and regulations that make this more an assisted living facility than an independent living facility This is an older facility and with that being a...

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Trevi Vibrant Senior Living

11230 Trevi Village Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262
9.2
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5 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Fran B - I live or lived in this community

We love it!!! The facility is beautiful and the staff are fantastic! The residents are also very welcoming and friendly. They provide 3 meals a day and the food is delicious! If you send anyone here for a...

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The Dorchester South

12930 Dorman Rd, Pineville, NC 28134
9.2
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34 reviews
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The Dorchester South community was great, it was perfect for what was needed for our loved one at the time and she is not at [community name removed]. Based on the experience we would recommend Dorchester...

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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
116 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I live or lived in this community

The facility is super. Staff are also above the independent living facilities. There are 3 meals a day, beautiful apartments, exercise equipment and exercises 6 days a week. The grounds are beautiful.

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Waltonwood Lake Boone

3550 Horton St., Raleigh, NC 27607
9.8
Review Score
27 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jack Wilson - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Waltonwood Lake Boone is a phenomenal place for your senior loved ones. My Aunt spent 3 1/2 years in the independent living area and we could not have been more satisfied.. The food was awesome and...

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Atria Oakridge

10810 Sandy Oak Lane, Raleigh, NC 27614
9.8
Review Score
71 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Robert J Bell - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My Mom recently moved to Atria at Oakridge facility and we could not be more pleased! We have seen a positive change in her attitude and general outlook on life. Everyone is very friendly, kind and...

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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
45 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Karen S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We recently moved mom into a one bedroom apartment. We had toured four assisted living facilities and then Arbor Ridge. The room sizes, really nice staff, friendly residence's, the size of the facility, and...

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Holiday Forsyth Court

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

From the time I called A Place For Mom it has been nothing less than excellent service. The text and calls following the initial call was stop notch. It is very difficult to place your love one in a place...

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Heritage Woods

3812 Forrestgate Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
9.5
Review Score
36 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
MP - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Very happy with Heritage Woods and would definitely recommend to others. Very friendly people and staff always willing to help.

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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
9.1
Review Score
58 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I'm very impressed by the cleanliness of the facility, the activity director and her projects for the people living there and the capability and effectiveness of the Memory Care's lead, [name removed].

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Bella Vista

55 Piney Mountain Drive, Asheville, NC 28805
9.0
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47 reviews
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I think that I would recommend Bella Vista to others. My mom's biggest complaints are about the food and how long they have to sit for the meals, but she does like all of the activities that they have for...

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Julian Woods Retirement

421 Overlook Rd Ext, Arden, NC 28704
9.3
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6 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I live or lived in this community

We selected this place as it appeared to be the best run newest facility. We do not regret our decision. Everyone on the staff has impressed me with knowing us quickly, and always striving to keep our stay...

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Top cities in North Carolina for independent living

9.1
Raleigh, NC
24 facilities
9.1
Wilmington, NC
7 facilities
8.9
Greenville, NC
14 facilities
8.8
Charlotte, NC
21 facilities
8.8
Winston Salem, NC
12 facilities
8.7
Asheville, NC
9 facilities

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