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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Badin, NC

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The cost of independent living in Badin is about $3,484 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 68 options. Read 1421 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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I was living alone and finding activities to participate in and people to do it with was a chore therefore I did little outside of family. Trinity Oaks opened a whole new way of living and enjoying and...
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.
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I'm very happy with Ambient at Austin Village. The facility is very clean. It's brand new. The tenants are very nice and friendly, and they all look out for each other. The setting is lovely - it backs...
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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.
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I would tell others that it is a great safe place. There is a lot of things to do. The other residents and staff watch out for you. My loved one doesn't think a lot of the food. The breakfast is more of...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Description of Overture Cotswold 55+ Apartment Homes - conveniently located in Charlotte, North CarolinaAt Overture Cotswold 55+ Apartment Homes we have a wide variety of community features. Pets such as dogs and cats are permitted in private quarters. Our community conveniently offers both...
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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.
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My friend loves living at this community. The staff make sure she has everything she needs and she is doing much better. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. She has started participating...
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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.
Beautiful new Village Lake Inn is located in pastoral Siler City, close to Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Asheboro, and Sanford. We offer affordable independent senior living, all for one low monthly rate. Our building is brand new, built in 2011, and our current staff has over 30 years combined...
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There are not enough words to describe Carmel Hills! It is the most wonderful loving place. My Mother lived there for 14 months and was taken better care of than I could ever imagine. The people that work...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Carmel Hills is a Continuing Care Retirement Community for Christians. We have specialized in the care and encouragement of the Lord’s people for over 30 years. Our long-term staff consists of trained, experienced, and friendly people who are all interested in the safety and security of our...
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I shop locally nearby at CVS, etc. Traffic is light to moderate (bank of am, chase, etc). Easy access to major banks. Wireless internet hookup adequate w/ heated swimming pool and foyer and exercise.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Overture Providence, your premiere 55+ active adult living destination. Here, you will discover beautifully designed apartment homes, one-of-a-kind services and over 12,000 square feet of resort-inspired amenities. We offer everything you’ll need to maintain a happy and healthy...
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My mother fell 3 times!! Had met with staff and executive director after the first fall. The first fall should not have happened. Not enough staff to care about the patients. Meet with caretakers on why...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Facility is great. They have options for lower budget that are nice. But the one my mom is on is absolutely beautiful. There was one lady I wasn't impressed with but she is gone now. That's why I rated the...
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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.
About The Manor Active 55+ Independent Senior Living CommunityThe Manor is an Active 55+ Independent Senior Living Community in Pineville, NC! The Manor is designed for an independent senior who values lifestyle choices, community amenities & plenty of activities to keep you busy! All...
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My mom and I needed in home help after she fell and broke her shoulder. This was our first time with using an in home facility and we could not have been more pleased. We had an awesome caretaker and never...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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
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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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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My mom moved into Westchester Village several months ago and she absolutely loves it!! Her apartment is adorable with a kitchen and huge windows! She has a couple of beloved cats that she did not want to...
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.
You're going to love making your new home with us here at Westchester Village at Providence Place. We offer all the conveniences of a small village with many opportunities for you to enjoy an active, carefree, independent lifestyle with other older adults. Friendly, caring residents and staff...
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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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.
Making the transition to retirement apartment living is easy at Brian Center Retirement Apartments. Our helpful staff is here to assist you with all the details of your move. Whether it's sorting through financial details or carrying boxes into your new apartment; you can count on us to help you...
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Badin, NC

The average cost of senior living in Badin is $3,484 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Denton, NC with an average of $2,394 per month.

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

Badin, NC
$3,484/mo
$3,634/mo

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

Badin, NC
$3,484/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$5,196/mo
Independent Living
$3,484/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,568/mo
Studio
$4,281/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,291/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,813/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,938/mo

Senior living costs in Badin 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: Badin, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBadin, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,484/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,611/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,196/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Badin, NC:$3,484/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Badin, NC:$4,611/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Badin, NC:$5,196/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Badin, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Badin 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 Badin, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Badin 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
Badin, NC$3,421/mo$3,250/mo+5.3%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Badin, NC
2024 average cost:$3,421/mo
2023 average cost:$3,250/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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 Badin

Recent reviews for independent living in Badin

The Dorchester South in Pineville, NC

4.5
The food options, the activities and the safety the community provides is something we likes most about The Dorchester South community. For activities they have different outings every week as well as party and get togethers. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend the community to ...
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The Manor in Pineville, NC

5.0
We just moved the end of July and have found all the staff to be very friendly and very helpful. It’s been nice to be able to walk outdoors into the courtyard. We feel it is a safe environment.

Village Lake Inn in Siler City, NC

4.5
My friend loves this community. She has adjusted very well to it. This is a lovely community, everything looks great. They do a great job with the cleanliness. The staff is wonderful, she loves them. The only thing she complains about is the food, but other than that everything has worked out ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews praise the kind and attentive nature of the staff at various communities. At Brookdale Charlotte East, residents express appreciation for the staff's accommodating and caring demeanor. At Holiday Willow Grove, the friendliness of the staff is a major factor in the overall positi ...
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Variety of activities. Activities are a popular feature among reviews, with residents enjoying a wide range of offerings. At Heritage Greens, the activities director organizes regular outings and events, keeping residents engaged and active. At Southern Pines, residents enjoy attending movie nights, bingo sessions ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are consistently mentioned as important factors in residents' satisfaction. At Shads Landing, the cleanliness of the facilities is noted, while at Solista High Point by Cogir, the apartment is described as clean and well-maintained. The overall appearance of the commun ...
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Quality dining experiences. Residents often highlight the importance of good food in their overall satisfaction with their community. At Holiday Willow Grove, the meals are described as delicious and well-prepared, while at Southern Pines, the dining room offers a friendly atmosphere and quality food options.
Accessible and helpful management. Effective communication with management is a significant factor in residents' satisfaction. At Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, the sales and marketing staff were helpful during the move-in process, while at Solista Charlotte by Cogir, the community director is described as friendly and a ...
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Secure and safe environment. Safety and security are essential concerns for many families when considering a senior living community. At Holiday Willow Grove, the gated community ensures peace of mind for residents and their families, while at MerryWood on Park, the community's small size contributes to a sense of safet ...
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Badin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Badin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Badin, 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 Badin 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 Badin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Badin 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 Badin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.5%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Badin 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 Badin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
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33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carolina Pines Retirement, Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville and Trevi Vibrant Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Badin, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 68 independent living facilities near Badin, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Badin, North Carolina are Creekside Terrace and Holiday Crescent Heights. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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