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The cost of independent living in Barium Springs is about $3,509 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 70 options. Read 1475 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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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...
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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.
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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: 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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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.
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.
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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[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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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.
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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.
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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.
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
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 Barium Springs, NC

The average cost of senior living in Barium Springs is $3,509 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Landis, NC with an average of $3,191 per month.

Independent living costs in Barium Springs, NC, vs. nearby cities

Barium Springs, NC
$3,509/mo
$3,509/mo

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

Barium Springs, NC
$3,509/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Barium Springs, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,115/mo
Independent Living
$3,509/mo

Independent living costs in Barium Springs, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,975/mo
Studio
$4,637/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,229/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,693/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,528/mo

Senior living costs in Barium Springs 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: Barium Springs, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarium Springs, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,509/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$4,196/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,115/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Barium Springs, NC:$3,509/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Barium Springs, NC:$4,196/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Barium Springs, NC:$5,115/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Barium Springs, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Barium Springs 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barium Springs, NC$3,299/mo$3,172/mo+4.0%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Barium Springs, NC
2024 average cost:$3,299/mo
2023 average cost:$3,172/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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 Barium Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Barium Springs

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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Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

5.0
Carolina Care Retirement Community is very clean and maintained. A great value for the price. The other nearby residents are friendly and quiet. The staff has been very helpful from the time we requested information through now. The housekeeping staff is efficient, dependable and trustworthy. ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and approachability of the staff at various communities, including Solista Charlotte by Cogir, Shads Landing, and Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville. Many residents and their families express appreciation for the personal connections made with caregivers.
Well-prepared and varied meals. Residents often praise the quality and variety of meals offered in communities such as Shads Landing, Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, and Creekside Terrace. Meals are a highlight for many, with menus that cater to individual dietary needs and preferences.
Secure and attentive environment. Several reviews highlight the sense of safety and care provided in communities like Holiday Forsyth Court, Greenway Square Retirement Community, and Holiday Willow Grove. Staff members are attentive to residents' needs, ensuring peace of mind for families.
Wide range of social activities. Reviews frequently mention the abundance of activities and social opportunities in communities like Holiday Forsyth Court, Holiday Crescent Heights, and Oak Park Retirement. Activities cater to various interests, encouraging engagement and interaction among residents.
Beautifully maintained living spaces. Numerous reviews emphasize the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, such as Solista Charlotte by Cogir, MerryWood on Park, and Creekside Terrace. Residents appreciate the well-maintained interiors and exterior spaces, adding to the overall appeal of their living environment.
Supportive and accessible management. Several reviews mention the helpfulness and accessibility of community managers like those at Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, Providence Meadows, and Oak Park Retirement. Families appreciate the open communication and responsiveness of management teams, ensuring residents' needs are met and c ...
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Barium Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barium Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barium Springs, 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 Barium Springs 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 Barium Springs 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
7.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Barium Springs 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 Barium Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barium Springs 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 Barium Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, Trevi Vibrant Senior Living and Creekside Terrace are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barium Springs, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 70 independent living facilities near Barium Springs, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Barium Springs, North Carolina are Creekside Terrace, Holiday Forsyth Court and Holiday Crescent Heights. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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