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The cost of independent living in Ararat is about $3,162 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 149 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Holiday Forsyth CourtCommunity card badge
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55 Floor plans available
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9.6
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Yes I would recommend Forsyth Court to others. My mom had her home taken aware from her by someone that scammed her out of her place that she resided for over 27 years. She was devastated and my sister and I...
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.
Welcome to Forsyth Court, an independent senior living community with compassionate staff and friendly neighbors. Boasting amenities and services, it's easy to picture what your life will be like here with us. As a resident, you'll enjoy a spacious studio, one-, or two-bedroom apartment suite...
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66 Floor plans available
8.5
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48 reviews
8.5
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Staff is attentive and responsive. Facility is very clean and well kept. Room size is just fine. Amenities - hard to answer as my friend was in memory care locked area
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Brookberry FarmIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingComfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at Harmony at...
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I have enjoy working with [name removed]. She has helped me with improving my body where I have weakness. I can see and feel improvement in my legs, arms, and back. I will continue to work with her as I...
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.
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It is a excellent place to stay they keep it clean and the people is real nice and they do activities and they go shopping to and they know how to cook and never late always on time never late feeding them
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.
Our senior living campus is located in the heart of the Yadkin Valley. We are only minutes from Hugh Chatham Hospital. Yadkin Valley Senior Living includes a 60 bed assisted living community, and has 8 independent living apartment units towards the back of the campus. Elkin, NC is home the Yadkin...
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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.
Nestled in the North Carolina foothills lies Parkwood Place, an Independent Living Community that encourages its residents to live retirement on their terms. Parkwood Place is located in a lovely wooded space in the town of Elkin. Our grounds are perfectly manicured, and residents have access to...
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of independent living in Ararat, NC

The average cost of senior living in Ararat is $3,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sparta, NC with an average of $2,828 per month.

Independent living costs in Ararat, NC, vs. nearby cities

Ararat, NC
$3,162/mo

Independent living costs in Ararat, NC, vs. state and national averages

Ararat, NC
$3,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Ararat, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,285/mo
Independent Living
$3,162/mo

Independent living costs in Ararat, NC, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,275/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,620/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,833/mo

Senior living costs in Ararat 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: Ararat, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArarat, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,162/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,059/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,285/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Ararat, NC:$3,162/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Ararat, NC:$4,059/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Ararat, NC:$5,285/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Ararat, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ararat 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Ararat, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ararat 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
Ararat, NC$2,572/mo$2,844/mo-9.5%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ararat, NC
2024 average cost:$2,572/mo
2023 average cost:$2,844/mo
Percent change:-9.5%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,600/mo
2023 average cost:$3,416/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ararat

Recent reviews for independent living in Ararat

Ridgecrest in Mount Airy, NC

5.0
I have lived in Independent Living at Ridgecrest almost 2 1/2 years. The person who has influenced my life since she moved here is [name removed] in Wellness. Her exercise class starts at 10 am Monday through Friday. Now I'm not a morning person but she has changed my life style. I don't ...
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Harmony at Brookberry Farm in Winston-Salem, NC

4.9
All around wonderful facility with so much to offer. Our Aunt loves this place. She is so happy. When we come to visit we always enjoy it. Food is always very good.we love the dinners of the countries.

Holiday Forsyth Court in Winston-Salem, NC

4.9
The place was great, and mom has moved in and has gotten pretty settled. Thank you all for the help. It made it easier. The price is great for a 1 bedroom. They have a great friendly staff. Many activities.

Ararat independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ararat independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ararat, 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 Ararat 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 Ararat partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ararat, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ararat independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ararat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ararat, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ararat 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 Ararat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ararat, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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