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The cost of independent living in Blacknel is about $4,362 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 69 options. Read 1978 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.
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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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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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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: 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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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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The Carolina's get 5's across the board, we could not ask for any place that, I would move here now if I could. It is independent living but they offer three meals Monday-Friday and on Sunday's you get the...
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: 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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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Blacknel, NC

The average cost of senior living in Blacknel is $4,362 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goldston, NC with an average of $2,437 per month.

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

Blacknel, NC
$4,362/mo
$4,388/mo
$4,328/mo

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

Blacknel, NC
$4,362/mo
U.S. national average
$4,177/mo

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

$5,928/mo
Independent Living
$4,362/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,300/mo
Studio
$3,934/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,703/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,490/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,576/mo

Senior living costs in Blacknel 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: Blacknel, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlacknel, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,362/mo$3,696/mo$4,177/mo
Assisted Living$4,962/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$5,928/mo$5,311/mo$5,536/mo
Independent Living
Blacknel, NC:$4,362/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,177/mo
Assisted Living
Blacknel, NC:$4,962/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Blacknel, NC:$5,928/mo
North Carolina:$5,311/mo
U.S.:$5,536/mo
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Independent living costs in Blacknel, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Blacknel 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Blacknel, NC$3,835/mo$3,564/mo+7.6%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Blacknel, NC
2024 average cost:$3,835/mo
2023 average cost:$3,564/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
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 Blacknel

Recent reviews for independent living in Blacknel

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.

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
The staff was very easy to work with, very sensitive to our needs and very helpful with all the things I may not realize I would need. Communication was excellent and my texts and calls during the process were always answered promptly. It was a difficult move at the time, but now my parents are ...
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Magnolia Glen in Raleigh, NC

5.0
My family and I have been very pleased with the care our mother and brother got at MG. Our mother was in independent living and our brother was in assisted living. They would both still be there had it not been for the decline of my mother’s cognitive decline. We had to move her to a facility ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at various communities, such as Holiday Gardens at Wakefield and The Gardens, where residents and staff are described as warm and caring. Families appreciate the sense of community and the opportunities for residents to make new friends.
Variety of activities and opportunities for socializing. Activities are a major draw for many residents, with reviews praising the wide range of offerings at communities like Verena and Waltonwood. Residents enjoy games, movies, arts and crafts, and outings to museums and parks, providing opportunities to stay engaged and active.
Professional and helpful staff. Staff members are frequently mentioned for their professionalism, helpfulness, and dedication to providing quality care. Communities like Independence Village at Olde Raleigh and Brookdale North Raleigh have staff who go above and beyond to accommodate residents' needs and ensure their comfort a ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, with many praising the quality and variety of meals at places like Cambridge Village of Apex and Atria Oakridge. Chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences to make mealtimes enjoyable for ...
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Spacious and well-maintained apartments. Residents appreciate the comfort and privacy of their living spaces, with reviews noting the spaciousness and cleanliness of apartments at communities like Waltonwood Lake Boone and Holiday Gardens at Wakefield. Regular maintenance ensures a comfortable living environment.
Access to health care services on-site or nearby. Many families appreciate the convenience of having health care services available on-site or nearby, allowing for easy access to medical care and peace of mind. Communities such as Verena and The Gardens offer on-site care and have staff who coordinate appointments and transportation, ensuring a ...
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Blacknel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blacknel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blacknel, 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 Blacknel 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 Blacknel 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
11.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.7%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Blacknel 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 Blacknel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blacknel 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 Blacknel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.1%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.8%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
59.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
46.8%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.1%
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Bayberry Retirement Inn, Brier Pointe Retirement Community and Atria Cary are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blacknel, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 69 independent living facilities near Blacknel, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Blacknel, North Carolina are Gardens at Wakefield, Atria Oakridge and Verena at Bedford Falls. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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