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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bladen County, NC

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The cost of independent living in Bladen County is about $3,900 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 427 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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Photo of Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe
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9.7
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The staff knows all residents and all relatives that are visiting. You are always given a warm hello. The facility is a couple of years old, but actually looks brand new. There are many activities and...
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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Photo of Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle
1212 Photos available
9.5
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43 reviews
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43 reviews
5 star
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The staff is fabulous, the only complaint would be the quality of the food. Definitely has gone down since mom first got there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this...
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.
Person Centered. Service Focused. Passion Driven. Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle is an exceptional new option for Senior Living in southeastern North Carolina. Arbor Landing offers residents Retirement Living with Assisted Services. A unique alternative for seniors, the community combines just the...
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Photo of The Woods at Holly Tree
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9.0
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204 reviews
9.0
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204 reviews
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That the client can get as involved in the activities as they want . The dining room was wonderful, staff were great to work with! My mom was in the efficiency apartment and that was plenty big for her.
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.
The Woods at Holly Tree provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet suburb of the bustling town of Wilmington, you'll love coming home to a calm and friendly environment in the heart of it all. We're close to excellent shopping and first-class...
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Photo of Cambridge Village of Wilmington
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1616 Floor plans available
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47 reviews
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The Cambridge community is really a great place to live, I give it all 5 stars because it is the best I have ever had. The food that is prepared here is wonderful as well as the staff members. I think I'll...
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.
Cambridge Village of Wilmington Optimal Living® for active adults 55+Every day at Cambridge Village brings a new experience in Optimal Living® – our all-encompassing philosophy that combines professional support, concierge healthcare and social enrichment programs to maximize every resident’s...
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77 Floor plans available
8.8
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37 reviews
8.8
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Heritage Place is a clean, well staffed and managed assisted living facility that has professional and caring people taking care of our loved one. Activities, in-house haircuts, and good meals make for an...
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.
Around here, we say that Heritage Place is Full of Life. It’s true. Keeping our Resident engaged, socially, physically and spiritually makes all the difference. It’s why the people who live and who work here seem to have a special SPARK every day. Programming and events range from lectures and...
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4242 Floor plans available
8.6
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8.6
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76 reviews
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The staff at Holiday Lake Shore commons are friendly, but spread thin. They are busy. My loved one said that no one has come to clean her place yet since she's moved in, so she does it herself. The...
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.
Lake Shore Commons provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet, beautiful section of Wilmington near the city's center, you'll love your peaceful home in the heart of town. We're minutes from healthcare shopping, dining and many interesting...
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44 Floor plans available
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.
Wesley Pines is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food and beverage;...
Photo of Lumberton Assisted Living
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.
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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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
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.
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Photo of Edwards Place
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.
Photo of Providence Place III
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.
Photo of Rolling Ridge
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.
Photo of Brightmore of Wilmington
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.
Welcome To An Exceptional Retirement Destination!When selecting a retirement destination, one of the most important considerations is location. Brightmore of Wilmington is especially appealing to residents who appreciate the beauty,tradition and charm of one of America's oldest cities, as well as...
Photo of Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall
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.

Cost of independent living in Bladen County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Bladen County is $3,900 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Orrum, NC with an average of $3,517 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bladen County, NC vs. nearby counties

Bladen County, NC
$3,900/mo

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

Bladen County, NC
$3,900/mo
U.S. national average
$4,025/mo

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

$4,743/mo
Independent Living
$3,900/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,795/mo
Studio
$4,136/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,211/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,535/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,538/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Bladen County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Bladen County

Recent reviews for independent living in Bladen County

Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe in Leland, NC

5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Arbor Landing at Compass Point! My parents were in crisis because my 85 y/o father broke his ankle and my mom was taking care of him. This place was a godsend, so well run, the Director, [name removed], made it so seamless to get my parents in quickly, the ...
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Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle in Shallotte, NC

5.0
Moving mom to an independent living apartment was of course very stressful. Chosing the right facility and getting buy-in from mom, who had a 3 bedroom 2 bath house by herself was sometimes tenuous. A place for mom helped to make the right facility choice. The fact that momcould take her ...
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Heritage Place in Fayetteville, NC

5.0
The staff have been very friendly and accommodating towards the family and our loved one. The community is clean. The experience has been excellent for us so far.

Bladen County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bladen County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bladen County, 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 Bladen County 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 Bladen County 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
6.7%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.7%
32.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.7%
32.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Bladen County 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 Bladen County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bladen County 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 Bladen County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.5%
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Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe, Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle and The Woods at Holly Tree are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bladen County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Bladen County, North Carolina. See the full list.

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