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The cost of independent living in Bunnlevel is about $4,369 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 66 options. Read 1862 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.
Photo of The Cypress of Raleigh
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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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
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.
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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;...
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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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Bunnlevel, NC

The average cost of senior living in Bunnlevel is $4,369 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunn, NC with an average of $3,495 per month.

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

Bunnlevel, NC
$4,369/mo
$3,980/mo
$3,980/mo

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

Bunnlevel, NC
$4,369/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

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

$5,281/mo
Independent Living
$4,369/mo

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

Studio
$4,079/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,693/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,599/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,576/mo

Senior living costs in Bunnlevel 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: Bunnlevel, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBunnlevel, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,369/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$3,680/mo$4,436/mo$4,781/mo
Memory Care$5,281/mo$5,307/mo$5,538/mo
Independent Living
Bunnlevel, NC:$4,369/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Bunnlevel, NC:$3,680/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Memory Care
Bunnlevel, NC:$5,281/mo
North Carolina:$5,307/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
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Independent living costs in Bunnlevel, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bunnlevel 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
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bunnlevel, NC$3,878/mo$3,569/mo+8.7%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Bunnlevel, NC
2024 average cost:$3,878/mo
2023 average cost:$3,569/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
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 Bunnlevel

Recent reviews for independent living in Bunnlevel

The Lodge at Wake Forest

4.3
From what I do know, he is very happy there. They did want to raise their fees this year, but they worked with him to keep it as minimal of an increase as he could handle based on his Pension and SS income. He does enjoy much of the staff and residents.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at various communities, such as Waltonwood Lake Boone, Holiday Gardens at Wakefield, and Atria Oakridge, where both residents and staff are described as kind and caring.
Variety of activities for socializing and staying active. Throughout the reviews, residents express their enjoyment of the numerous activities offered at communities like Waltonwood Lake Boone, Gardens at Wakefield, and Whispering Pines, which include movie nights, game nights, arts and crafts, and outings to local attractions.
Well-maintained facilities and amenities. Residents of Stoneridge, The Cambridge at Brier Creek, and Independence Village of Olde Raleigh Sky Active Living often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, as well as the renovated common areas and outdoor gardens.
Individualized attention and care. Reviews for Waltonwood - Cary, Gardens at Wakefield, and Verena at Bedford Falls highlight the accommodating nature of staff, who make adjustments to meet residents' unique needs and ensure they receive the care they need.
Delicious and customizable meals. At Waltonwood Lake Boone, Gardens at Wakefield, and Verena at Bedford Falls, residents enjoy meals that cater to their dietary restrictions and preferences, with options for individualized menu plans and accommodations.
Close proximity to shopping and medical services. Residents of The Willows at Raleigh, Gardens at Wakefield, and Atria Oakridge appreciate the convenience of having nearby shopping centers and medical facilities, allowing for easy access to essential services.
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Bunnlevel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bunnlevel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bunnlevel, 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 Bunnlevel 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 Bunnlevel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bunnlevel, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.6%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Bunnlevel 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 Bunnlevel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
49.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
49.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bunnlevel 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 Bunnlevel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bunnlevel, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
49.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
59.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brier Pointe Retirement Community, Atria Cary and Gardens at Wakefield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bunnlevel, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 66 independent living facilities near Bunnlevel, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bunnlevel, 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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