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The cost of independent living in Bethlehem is about $3,425 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 484 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: 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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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.
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: 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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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Cost of independent living in Bethlehem, NC

The average cost of senior living in Bethlehem is $3,425 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedar Rock, NC with an average of $3,239 per month.

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

Bethlehem, NC
$3,425/mo
$3,348/mo

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

Bethlehem, NC
$3,425/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

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

$4,713/mo
Independent Living
$3,425/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,476/mo
Studio
$4,643/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,451/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,279/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Senior living costs in Bethlehem 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: Bethlehem, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBethlehem, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,425/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$3,692/mo$4,436/mo$4,781/mo
Memory Care$4,713/mo$5,307/mo$5,538/mo
Independent Living
Bethlehem, NC:$3,425/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Bethlehem, NC:$3,692/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Memory Care
Bethlehem, NC:$4,713/mo
North Carolina:$5,307/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
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Independent living costs in Bethlehem, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bethlehem 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
Bethlehem, NC$3,486/mo$3,235/mo+7.8%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Bethlehem, NC
2024 average cost:$3,486/mo
2023 average cost:$3,235/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
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 Bethlehem

Recent reviews for independent living in Bethlehem

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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Trinity Oaks, a CCRC in Salisbury, NC

5.0
My life was rather chaotic when I first visited Trinity Oaks apartments. My husband had Alzheimer's disease, and I was needing help. Through a series of circumstances, he was admitted to the memory unit, a part of Trinity Oaks continuing care sections. I wanted to be near him to visit, so I ...
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Serene Haven in Spindale, NC

5.0
I am amazed that we have something like this in Spindale. My Mom just moved in and she loves it! It was the beautiful and elegant apartment that made her want to move in, but now it’s the food and friends she loves the most. Thank you Serene Haven for all you do! I am so thankful for you!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the warm and inviting atmosphere at the communities, with staff and residents going out of their way to make newcomers feel welcome. For instance, at Solista Hickory by Cogir, residents praise the friendly and helpful staff, and at Shads Landing, residents appreciate the ...
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Variety of activities to suit different interests. Communities offer a range of activities to cater to the diverse interests of their residents. At Holiday Crescent Heights, residents enjoy participating in activities like Bingo, library visits, and exercise classes, while at Arbor Ridge at Huntersville, residents have access to a variety of ...
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Helpful and accommodating staff. Staff members are often praised for their kindness, helpfulness, and responsiveness to residents' needs. For example, at Henderson Care Center, staff members went above and beyond to help families during the moving process, and at Oak Park Retirement, staff members accommodated a resident's ...
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Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Residents consistently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, with several reviews mentioning the cleanliness of the apartments, common areas, and dining facilities. This is evident at Holiday Crescent Heights, where residents praise the cleanliness of the facility and the ...
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Diverse and nutritious dining options. Communities offer a range of dining options to accommodate different dietary needs and preferences. At Shads Landing, the food in the dining room is described as good, and residents appreciate the choices offered at mealtimes. At Solista Hickory by Cogir, the meals are nutritious and delicio ...
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Supportive and compassionate care services. Care services are designed to meet the unique needs of each resident, with compassionate and supportive staff members providing assistance as needed. At Holiday Crescent Heights, staff members have gone above and beyond to help residents with medical needs, and at Arbor Ridge at Huntersville ...
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Bethlehem independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bethlehem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bethlehem, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bethlehem, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bethlehem, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Solista Hickory by Cogir, Trevi Vibrant Senior Living and Holiday Crescent Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bethlehem, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near Bethlehem, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Bethlehem, North Carolina is Holiday Crescent Heights. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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