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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blands, NC

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The cost of independent living in Blands is about $4,500 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 402 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 Bartlett Reserve
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22 Floor plans available
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Front desk staff were kind and helpful. [name removed] of Legacy at Bartlett Reserve therapy services was very supportive. Overall the staff were empathetic and patient.
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.
Bartlett Reserve is an independent living community located in Durham, NC, in the heart of the Triangle area near Research Triangle Park. The team at Bartlett Reserve sought to create an entirely new independent senior living concept, blending the needs of today’s seniors with 4-star level...
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1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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The people here are very friendly and helpful in brining in a new resident with my cat. Maintenance team very responsive. Large daily menu options in a lovely dining room. Many daily activities. You can be...
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.
Atria Southpoint Walk encourages active older adults to spend their time as they wish, knowing everything from housekeeping to cooking and even transportation is handled for them. Our convenient location a short distance from shopping, restaurants, universities and parks, combined with a robust...
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My husband and I have lived here for almost three years. We had lived at two other local senior living places and feel that this is the best. Having live in managers makes a big difference. The staff 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.
Brier Pointe, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on McCrimmon Parkway in Morrisville. We look forward to opening brand new during the Summer of 2022! Brier Pointe will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy...
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2222 Floor plans available
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Atria is a caring place, where people actually get to know each other. The staff is helpful, food is good and plentiful (three full meals a day), and they offer fun events for residents and their families...
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.
Sitting near the majestic Symphony Lake and surrounded by fragrant tall pines, Atria Cary will offer a vibrant new community for older adults who value their independence.The 138 apartments in this four-story residence will feature one- and two-bedroom floor plans – all with amazing views – and...
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The staff gets a 10!!! What we like the most about the community is that The resident managers living onsite! It is absolutely vital to their resident family! That's how they consider them. Recognizing when...
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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I would give them 5 for all questions. Great place. The staff, restaurant and activities. We would absolutely recommend the community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Preston Pointe is the perfect mix of upscale senior living and Southern charm. Our philosophy of always making you feel welcomed, valued and at home in a friendly and luxurious space sets us apart from other retirement communities in the research triangle. We offer the best characteristics of...
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Holiday is very clean. Located in a very quiet and beautiful neighborhood. Easy access to stores. The staff is very helpful. I love my studio apartment. The apartment has a small patio so I can open 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.
Durham Regent provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Durham Chapel Hill, you'll love the vibrant community steeped in rich academia and a proud sports tradition with Duke University and the University of North Carolina both...
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1) They need a better selection of meals. 2) They should consider increasing their drive radius to 15 miles. Everything around here is very spread out.
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.
Escape the bustle of the city, and retreat to the tranquility of Solista Durham by Cogir.This craftsman-style community is located on a 150-acre nature preserve, which is filled with quiet ponds and weaving hiking trails. So whether you like to stay active and explore or simply prefer to soak in...
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They are understaffed at Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living and it takes too long to sit for a meal. But the food is good. Like anything, there are some good meals and some not so great, but I like...
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Near Raleigh, NC, we’re changing the way people think about retirement communities. If you thought SearStone was a big dream—you were right. And now it’s an even bigger reality. People have brought the whole community to life. They’re savoring the grilled salmon in formal dining. They’re raising...

Cost of independent living in Blands, NC

The average cost of senior living in Blands is $4,500 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Creedmoor, NC with an average of $4,035 per month.

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

Blands, NC
$4,500/mo
$4,511/mo

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

Blands, NC
$4,500/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

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

$6,509/mo
Independent Living
$4,500/mo

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

Studio
$4,348/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,975/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,060/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,135/mo

Senior living costs in Blands 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: Blands, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlands, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,500/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$5,692/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$6,509/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Blands, NC:$4,500/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Blands, NC:$5,692/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Blands, NC:$6,509/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
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Independent living costs in Blands, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Blands 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
Blands, NC$3,763/mo$3,530/mo+6.6%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Blands, NC
2024 average cost:$3,763/mo
2023 average cost:$3,530/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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 Blands

Recent reviews for independent living in Blands

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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Woodland Terrace in Cary, NC

4.6
The staff was super helpful and friendly. The facility is very clean. I think it would be helpful if the facility could have some sort of orientation for family members to attend.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community culture. Many reviews mention the friendly and kind demeanor of both residents and staff at the communities. For instance, at Preston Pointe, the staff are described as 'genuine, kind, and caring', and at Holiday Durham Regent, families praise the 'homey environment' and 'family like atmosphere'.
Variety of engaging activities. The wide range of activities offered in the communities is a significant draw for many residents. At Brier Pointe Retirement Community, residents enjoy a variety of social activities and educational seminars, while at Bartlett Reserve, residents appreciate the 'friendly atmosphere' and 'fun ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Residents consistently praise the excellent food and dining experiences at their communities. At Preston Pointe, the 'good quality' meals, and 'restaurant-style dining' are appreciated, while at Solista Durham by Cogir Senior Living, the food is described as 'excellent' and 'good value for t ...
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Access to onsite health care services. The availability of health care services within the communities is a crucial factor for many residents and their families. At Bartlett Reserve, residents have access to on-site therapy, while at Holiday Durham Regent, Legacy Physical Therapy is mentioned as being 'in house' to assist residen ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Reviews highlight the staff's ability to meet residents' needs and make adjustments to ensure their satisfaction. At Solista Durham by Cogir Senior Living, the staff are described as 'angels', offering 'amazing care' for a loved one, and at Preston Pointe, the staff go the 'extra mile' to su ...
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Affordable and reasonable pricing. Affordability is an essential factor for many families when choosing a senior living community. At Holiday Durham Regent, the cost is described as 'reasonable', while at Solista Durham by Cogir Senior Living, the community was chosen for being 'the most affordable' option in the area.
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Blands independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blands independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blands, 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 Blands 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 Blands 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
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Blands 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 Blands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blands, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
80%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blands 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 Blands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blands, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
70%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
80%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bartlett Reserve, Atria Southpoint Walk and Brier Pointe Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blands, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Blands, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Blands, North Carolina are Gardens at Wakefield, Atria Oakridge and Waltonwood Lake Boone. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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