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The cost of independent living in Barber is about $3,486 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 68 options. Read 1423 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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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...
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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, 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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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My father was in the healthcare side; they have a very good staff and the facilities are nice, it's just not set up for someone who's trying to leave. Their lobbies and common areas are located where the...
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.
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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.
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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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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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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[name removed] was kind, courteous, and extremely helpful in solving my problem with signing in to visit my mother. I was very unsure of how to do it and he straightened it out in seconds, I so appreciate...
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.
Designed to meet the needs of residents 55 years of age and older under a rental plan that affords a unique 'freedom and choice' approach for your service package. The Dorchester offers you the opportunity to design your own residency plan. Along with our basic rental, residents can supplement...
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We chose Waltonwood because he physiologically went downhill at his previous facility due to the isolation from covid. This facility was also very close to me since I live in the independent living section...
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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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: 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
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.

Cost of independent living in Barber, NC

The average cost of senior living in Barber is $3,486 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Landis, NC with an average of $3,235 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Barber, NC vs. nearby cities

Barber, NC
$3,486/mo
$3,474/mo
$3,565/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Barber, NC vs. the state and national average

Barber, NC
$3,486/mo
U.S. national average
$4,151/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Barber vs. other types of senior living

$5,131/mo
Independent Living
$3,486/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Barber, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$5,824/mo
Studio
$4,815/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,037/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,721/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,528/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Barber over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Barber

Recent reviews for independent living in Barber

Heritage Greens in Greensboro, NC

5.0
I would give heritage a 5 on all counts. Lots of activities and mom said the food was delicious. One especially nice feature was the small cafe in the lower level that is open for alternative meal choices if you don't care for the dining hall choices or want to eat at a different time of day ...
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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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MerryWood on Park in Charlotte, NC

4.5
The residents and staff are generally very friendly. The food is good. The housekeeping staff is poorly trained and managed. The dining room staff are good and very helpful to residents. The chef won 2nd place for his entrée in the "Chef Wars" against 5 other facilities. The smaller size means ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the warmth and friendliness of the staff at various communities, including Solista Hickory by Cogir, Holiday Forsyth Court, and Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, making residents and their families feel welcome and cared for.
Variety of activities for residents. Residents express enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered, from bingo and bridge to outings and movie nights, at communities like Solista Charlotte by Cogir, Holiday Willow Grove, and Oak Park Retirement.
Thoughtfully designed common areas. Community common areas are praised for their cleanliness and thoughtful design, providing residents with comfortable spaces to socialize and relax, as noted in reviews for Holiday Creekside Terrace, MerryWood on Park, and The Dorchester South.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality food and accommodating chefs are highlighted in reviews for communities including Providence Meadows, Heritage Greens, and Holiday Crescent Heights, ensuring residents look forward to each meal.
Secure and well-maintained living spaces. Residents and their families appreciate the cleanliness, safety, and maintenance of their living spaces, as seen in reviews for Holiday Willow Grove, Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, and Arbor Ridge at Huntersville.
Clear and consistent communication. Regular, transparent communication between staff and families is emphasized in reviews for communities like Holiday Creekside Terrace, Holiday Crescent Heights, and Shads Landing, ensuring everyone is informed and cared for.
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Barber independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barber independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barber, 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 Barber 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 Barber 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
7.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
9.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Barber 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 Barber communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.3%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.2%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barber 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 Barber offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49.2%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.5%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.6%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.8%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50.8%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
41.3%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, Holiday Forsyth Court and Arbor Ridge at Kernersville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barber, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 68 independent living facilities near Barber, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Barber, North Carolina are Holiday Forsyth Court, Holiday Creekside Terrace and Holiday Crescent Heights. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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