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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buckhead, NC

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The cost of independent living in Buckhead is about $4,413 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 673 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 Ocean Isle
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9.9
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A beautiful, clean, and safe place with quality caring staff that offers multiple levels of assisted living options. I would definitely recommend.
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 Indigo at Carolina Forest
77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.7
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41 reviews
9.7
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41 reviews
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The staff will do everything that they can to help you. I will say it took my dad about 1 1/2 -2weeks for him to be comfortable. I would suggest that families encourage the prospective resident to get...
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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Photo of Solista Wilmington by Cogir
2828 Photos available
4242 Floor plans available
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9.7
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87 reviews
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They should get their loved one evaluated to learn if they are good for Active Senior Living or for Assisted Living. Solista is better for Active Living even with aides.
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.
The unique exteriors are almost as stunning as the exquisite and tasteful interiors of Solista Wilmington by Cogir. Solista Wilmington by Cogir is a community that provides residents with a low-stress environment, daily entertainment, and supportive independent living services. This pet-friendly...
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Photo of Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe
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9.6
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23 reviews
9.6
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They are nice apartments. They have friendly, caring staff. There are many activities. There are decent meals - good variety of alternatives to chef's selection. They are pet friendly.
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 Arbor Landing at Hampstead
88 Photos available
9.6
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35 reviews
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Arbor Landing has been wonderful for my 95 year old mother. They take care of her needs and the staff is kind. She likes the food, the beauty salon and the activities.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Arbor Landing at Hampstead is offering a unique experiences for seniors and their families. The community is able to offer some traditional assisted living services with their on-site home care services, ask for details!In addition to independent living with assisted living services, the...
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Photo of Cambridge Village of Wilmington
88 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
9.5
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52 reviews
9.5
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Cambridge Village is a wonderful place with caring, friendly people and staff that is truly phenomenal. When we don't want to deal with maintaining our house, we plan to sell and live at Cambridge Village.
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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Photo of Portside at Grande Dunes
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9.3
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47 reviews
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An amazing place. It was a great transition place for my mother from CA in [date removed]. Started not knowing true condition mentally, or physically after my father's death, since I was in SC and was being...
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.
At Portside at Grande Dunes, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed...
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Photo of River Park Senior Living
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88 Floor plans available
9.2
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17 reviews
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Family lives in the area, only three miles from where I am now living. I love the area and like being close to the beach. , I would recommend River Park to my friends. The staff at River Park are the best.
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.
Located on the coast of South Carolina in the heart of the North Grand Strand, River Park Senior Living is a newly-built, non-profit, conveniently located continuing care community, close to dining, shopping, entertainment and medical facilities. River Park is situated on more than 20 acres of...
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Photo of The Barclay at Little River
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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40 reviews
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The facility administration was friendly and helpful when problems arose. Once Mom established some friends, her experience was enhanced. Plenty of activities and social hours to bring people together.
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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Photo of The Woods at Holly Tree
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9.0
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209 reviews
9.0
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209 reviews
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The staff was friendly. They kept me and my husband up to date. The facility was clean and the food was good. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
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 Brightwater Assisted Living
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8.0
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68 reviews
8.0
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68 reviews
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Brightwater provided exceptional care for my mother while in both assisted living and nursing care. Sharon went above and beyond to help ensure my mother was in good care. The staff including [names removed]...
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.
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.
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We have lived here for 5+ years and believe they are some of the best years in our our 60 years of marriage. Our food service brought to our apt. door each day is varied and delicious. During this pandemic...
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.
Photo of Wesley Pines
1212 Photos available
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.

Cost of independent living in Buckhead, NC

The average cost of senior living in Buckhead is $4,413 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dublin, NC with an average of $3,637 per month.

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

Buckhead, NC
$4,413/mo
$4,298/mo

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

Buckhead, NC
$4,413/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$4,540/mo
Independent Living
$4,413/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,617/mo
Studio
$4,671/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,170/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,240/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,958/mo

Senior living costs in Buckhead 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: Buckhead, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuckhead, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,413/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,827/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,540/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Buckhead, NC:$4,413/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Buckhead, NC:$3,827/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Buckhead, NC:$4,540/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Buckhead, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Buckhead 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
Buckhead, NC$3,779/mo$3,533/mo+7.0%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Buckhead, NC
2024 average cost:$3,779/mo
2023 average cost:$3,533/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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 Buckhead

Recent reviews for independent living in Buckhead

Brightwater Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0
All prominent senior living communities have well-appointed housing options with a variety of health, wellness and entertainment programs. What makes Brightwater standout are its Move Coordinator and Mentoring Program. The Brightwater Move Coordinator works with you, your movers and ...
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Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC

4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautifully maintained grounds and walking paths. Several reviews praise the scenic walking paths and the well-kept grounds of different communities, such as Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, where residents enjoy the peaceful surroundings and the community's lovely lake.
Friendly and welcoming staff. Many residents express appreciation for the warm and hospitable nature of the staff at various communities, like Arbor Landing at Hampstead, where the friendly demeanor of the staff makes newcomers feel right at home.
Diverse activities for residents. Reviews for Solista Wilmington by Cogir mention the wide range of activities offered to keep residents engaged and active, with crafts, exercise classes, social events, and more available for their enjoyment.
Welcoming pet-friendly policies. Some residents appreciate the pet-friendly environments at their communities, such as Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, where they enjoy the companionship of their furry friends and the added convenience of on-site pet care services.
Professional on-site services. Residents often mention the availability of on-site services, like physical therapy and salon services, which contribute to their overall satisfaction with their community, as noted in reviews for The Woods at Holly Tree.
Thoughtful accommodations for residents. Reviews for Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe highlight the accommodating nature of staff members, who thoughtfully address concerns and make adjustments for residents' comfort, such as changing the direction of a refrigerator door or repairing air conditioning units.
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Buckhead independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckhead independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckhead, 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 Buckhead 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 Buckhead 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
6.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
6.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckhead 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 Buckhead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckhead 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 Buckhead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
46.4%
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Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, Indigo at Carolina Forest and Solista Wilmington by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buckhead, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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