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The cost of independent living in Brief is about $2,925 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 280 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 Brookdale Charlotte East
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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Brookdale East is in a nationally recognized bird sanctuary the grounds are lovely with walking area through the garden. Our parent has adjusted well food is delicious prepared restaurant style where the...
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.
Aging well can mean living well, especially with the resort-style amenities available at our community. Start your days strolling through expansive courtyards and along flower-lined walking paths, perhaps stop at the wellness center and then enjoy a stage play at the on-site theater. Or maybe...
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11 Video available
1717 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.1
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Overall happy with the apartment. Food is okay but not spectacular. Staff is helpful, great PT and OT staff. Maintenance is slow to react and that has disappointed my folks. Sales and marketing staff was...
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.
Care Today, Care TomorrowIf you’re ready to exchange the burden of things like cooking, cleaning and laundry for a community that offers exciting activities and events, custom care that meets your specific needs and amenities and services that resemble life at a destination resort rather than a...
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Photo of Holiday Willow Grove
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If you feel guilty for asking your parent to consider moving out of their home, I did too. That was until it finally happened and now the only regret I have is not doing it sooner. Holiday Willow Grove is...
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.
Willow Grove provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Our hometown of Matthews is a largely residential community that is warm, friendly and safe. Between our quaint downtown and network of charming parks, there's plenty to see and do right here in town. Our...
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Trevia is beautiful. Every detail is gorgeous including the decorations clean and the stand for absolutely out of this world. The only downside is that you pay for that. If you want to have first class, they...
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.
Trevi Vibrant Senior Living is a brand new, all-inclusive independent living community located in Northeast Charlotte. Amenities include exercise and fitness facilities, a Pickleball court, library, and beautiful chapel. Flowing from the amenity spaces are two outdoor courtyards that provide...
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I'm very happy with Ambient at Austin Village. The facility is very clean. It's brand new. The tenants are very nice and friendly, and they all look out for each other. The setting is lovely - it backs...
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.
Photo of Overture Cotswold 55+ Apartment Homes
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77 Floor plans available
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I would tell others that it is a great safe place. There is a lot of things to do. The other residents and staff watch out for you. My loved one doesn't think a lot of the food. The breakfast is more of...
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.
Description of Overture Cotswold 55+ Apartment Homes - conveniently located in Charlotte, North CarolinaAt Overture Cotswold 55+ Apartment Homes we have a wide variety of community features. Pets such as dogs and cats are permitted in private quarters. Our community conveniently offers both...
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My mom and I needed in home help after she fell and broke her shoulder. This was our first time with using an in home facility and we could not have been more pleased. We had an awesome caretaker and never...
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: 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.
Making the transition to retirement apartment living is easy at Brian Center Retirement Apartments. Our helpful staff is here to assist you with all the details of your move. Whether it's sorting through financial details or carrying boxes into your new apartment; you can count on us to help you...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Photo of Windsor Run
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.
Photo of Sharon Village
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: 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 Independence 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.

Cost of independent living in Brief, NC

The average cost of senior living in Brief is $2,925 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midland, NC with an average of $2,612 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Brief, NC vs. nearby cities

Brief, NC
$2,925/mo
$2,824/mo
$2,612/mo

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

Brief, NC
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$4,350/mo

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

$5,074/mo
Independent Living
$2,925/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,650/mo
Studio
$4,179/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,285/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,516/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,300/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Brief over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Brief

Recent reviews for independent living in Brief

The Dorchester South in Pineville, NC

4.5
The food options, the activities and the safety the community provides is something we likes most about The Dorchester South community. For activities they have different outings every week as well as party and get togethers. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend the community to ...
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Providence Meadows in Charlotte, NC

5.0
Providence meadows has been a great place for my dad and stepmother. Comfortable, clean, beautiful grounds, 3 meals a day and easy monthly rent. Their apartments have nice patios with woodsy views and very quiet. The staff have all been exceptionally helpful and personal. They get to know the ...
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The Bungalows at Indian Land

5.0
I am not a resident at the Bungalows, but I have a friend who is in memory care. I visit often and find that the staff are so nice and helpful. They get to know each resident’s likes and dislikes. At each meal time , there is always a member of staff available and helps each resident in ...
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Brief independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brief independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brief, 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 Brief 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 Brief 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
14.3%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
32.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Brief 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 Brief communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
35.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brief 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 Brief offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.6%
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Holiday Crescent Heights, Providence Meadows and Brookdale Charlotte East are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brief, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

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

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