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The cost of independent living in Belfast is about $4,326 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 30 options. Read 998 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.
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My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...
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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Cost of independent living in Belfast, NC

The average cost of senior living in Belfast is $4,326 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Snow Hill, NC with an average of $2,851 per month.

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

Belfast, NC
$4,326/mo
$4,119/mo
$4,515/mo

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

Belfast, NC
$4,326/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$5,254/mo
Independent Living
$4,326/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,600/mo
Studio
$4,179/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,474/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,319/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,900/mo

Senior living costs in Belfast 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: Belfast, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBelfast, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,326/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,995/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,254/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Belfast, NC:$4,326/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Belfast, NC:$3,995/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Belfast, NC:$5,254/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Belfast, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Belfast 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
Belfast, NC$3,660/mo$3,319/mo+10.3%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Belfast, NC
2024 average cost:$3,660/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
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 Belfast

Recent reviews for independent living in Belfast

Cypress Glen in Greenville, NC

5.0
I'd like to thank the Cypress Glen Community (staff and residents) who have made my mother's first year there so special! Relocating to her new home in Greenville (especially during a pandemic) one year ago went very well. Our family (including Mom) have been pleased with the care she's received ...
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The Lodge at Wake Forest

4.3
From what I do know, he is very happy there. They did want to raise their fees this year, but they worked with him to keep it as minimal of an increase as he could handle based on his Pension and SS income. He does enjoy much of the staff and residents.

Barclay House of Tarboro

4.6
Very happy living at The Fountains at the Albemarle. All residents are very friendly at The Albemarle. Food could improve sometimes. The staff at The Fountains at The Albemarle are very friendly and courteous.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the warm and welcoming staff at various communities, including Gardens at Wakefield, Waltonwood Lake Boone, and Verena at Bedford Falls, who go above and beyond to make residents and their families feel at home.
Variety of activities. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered, from movie nights and card games to gardening and museum outings, as mentioned in reviews for Waltonwood Lake Boone, Stoneridge, and Atria Oakridge.
Delicious meals and accommodating dietary needs. Food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, with many reviews highlighting the quality and accommodating nature of the dining experiences at communities like Gardens at Wakefield, Verena at Bedford Falls, and Whispering Pines.
Sense of community and socialization. Reviews consistently mention the importance of socialization and community in senior living, with numerous mentions of friendly and engaging residents at communities such as Atria Oakridge, Waltonwood Lake Boone, and Verena at Bedford Falls.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews frequently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities like Gardens at Wakefield, Independence Village of Olde Raleigh Sky Active Living, and Verena at Bedford Falls, with many mentioning the pride taken in maintaining both interior and exterior spaces.
Supportive and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of staff at various communities, including Independence Village of Olde Raleigh Sky Active Living, Stoneridge, and Waltonwood Lake Boone, who go the extra mile to help residents with their unique needs and situations.
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Belfast independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Belfast independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Belfast, 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 Belfast 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 Belfast partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Belfast, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Belfast 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 Belfast communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Belfast, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
51.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Belfast 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 Belfast offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Belfast, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
51.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
63%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Oakridge, Gardens at Wakefield and The Willows at Raleigh are the top-rated independent living facilities near Belfast, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 30 independent living facilities near Belfast, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Belfast, North Carolina are Atria Oakridge, Gardens at Wakefield and Waltonwood Lake Boone. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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