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The cost of independent living in Boonford is about $3,266 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 645 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
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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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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Cost of independent living in Boonford, NC

The average cost of senior living in Boonford is $3,266 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blowing Rock, NC with an average of $2,475 per month.

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

Boonford, NC
$3,266/mo

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

Boonford, NC
$3,266/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$5,193/mo
Independent Living
$3,266/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,332/mo
Studio
$4,155/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,927/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,988/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,478/mo

Senior living costs in Boonford 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: Boonford, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoonford, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,266/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,655/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,193/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Boonford, NC:$3,266/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Boonford, NC:$3,655/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Boonford, NC:$5,193/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Boonford, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Boonford 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
Boonford, NC$3,778/mo$3,546/mo+6.6%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Boonford, NC
2024 average cost:$3,778/mo
2023 average cost:$3,546/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 Boonford

Recent reviews for independent living in Boonford

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Heritage Hills Senior Living in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.

Bella Vista in Asheville, NC

4.3
I think that I would recommend Bella Vista to others. My mom's biggest complaints are about the food and how long they have to sit for the meals, but she does like all of the activities that they have for the residents.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and inclusive atmosphere at various communities, with residents and staff alike forming a close-knit and caring community. For example, at LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, families appreciate the sense of family among residents and the welcoming nature of the staf ...
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Plentiful activities for diverse interests. Communities offer an abundance of activities tailored to residents' interests, ensuring a full and engaging lifestyle. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, residents enjoy a range of activities from book clubs and poetry readings to Sunday pizza parties and inter-faith chapel services. At Townvie ...
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Affordable prices for independent living. Several reviews praise the affordability of various communities, allowing residents to maintain their independence while benefiting from the services and amenities provided. At Heritage Hills Senior Living, the cost was a deciding factor in choosing the community, as it offered a more cost-eff ...
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Caring and supportive staff. Residents consistently praise the caring and supportive nature of community staff, ensuring a sense of security and peace of mind for families. At Solista Hickory by Cogir, the staff takes great care of residents, resulting in a pleasant experience for both residents and their families. At Ab ...
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Beautiful and maintained grounds. Communities take pride in their well-maintained grounds, providing a pleasant environment for residents to enjoy. At Heritage Hills Senior Living, the lovely grounds are just one of the many reasons residents are happy with their decision to move there. At Solista Hickory by Cogir, the beaut ...
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Variety of apartment sizes and configurations. Communities offer a range of apartment sizes and configurations to accommodate different needs and preferences. At Solista Hickory by Cogir, residents praise the 'decent size' of their apartments and the flexibility to choose a studio or larger apartment. At Townview Johnson City, families a ...
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Boonford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boonford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boonford, 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 Boonford 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 Boonford 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
6.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Boonford 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 Boonford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boonford 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 Boonford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46.4%
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