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The cost of independent living in Cape Fear is about $5,223 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 401 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 Atria Cary
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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
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.
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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9.8
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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
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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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The staff are awesome! My mom has not participated in very many activities yet so I cannot rate those but I have spent a bit of time looking at what is available and it does seem sufficient, diverse 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.
Life at Cambridge Village goes beyond retirement living! By focusing on improving every aspect of our residents’ lives, we create Optimal Living®. As an Optimal Living community we provide a total wellness approach that engages our residents physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.We...
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Friendly staff and committed. It is a clean facility and we would recommend Jordan Oaks 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.
Jordan Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the majestic beauty of the North Carolina countryside, you'll be delighted by your decision to move in with us at Jordan Oaks. The air is pure, the winters are mild and Cary has been ranked the...
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What we like the most about the community is that there are always things going on. Yes we would recommend Waltonwood - Cary to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxurious Senior Living which redefines retirement living! At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to...
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The BayBerry Retirement Inn has been a GOD sent for my mother and my family. The Director ([name removed]) is very kind, pleasant and does an amazing job ensuring each resident is well taken care of. I...
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.
Bayberry Retirement Inn offers a cozy homelike atmosphere. From the moment you enter Bayberry you feel the welcome warmth of home. Friendly and caring staff members, who know your name and needs, are available to assist you 24/7/365. At Bayberry we keep it simple. One low monthly rate includes...
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.I think that everything else about The Reserve is top-notch except for the meals and dining service - that is a negative. Instead of providing meals, they allocate [fee removed] per month toward meals out...
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.
Independent Living NOW ACCEPTING reservations for studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom Independent Living apartments.Sales Office Hours:Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pmSaturday: by appointmentSunday: by appointmentIf these time frames do not work with your schedule please call Mark Belding to make...
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Photo of Woodland Terrace
1010 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
7.7
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45 reviews
7.7
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45 reviews
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The staff was awesome! My mom was in the hospital a couple times, and it would have been nice if somebody had called me to ask me how she was doing. Maybe they don't do that? She had to go to rehab 3 weeks...
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.
Woodland Terrace is a trusted community with 20 years of experience. Our tenured staff and resident longevity speaks to the confidence you can expect at Woodland Terrace.Arranged on 22 acres of lushly landscaped grounds, Woodland Terrace has the charm of a small southern town. Our community...
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1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.5
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15 reviews
7.5
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15 reviews
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We were promised a daily breakfast when we signed the lease, but it soon evolved into a weekly affair. The activities is perhaps the most attractive part of the experience. We had quality entertainment on a...
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.
Under construction, opening Early 2020- Welcome to Overture Centennial, a place to rediscover yourself (and your retirement), in the comfort of a community designed with you in mind. We give you the means to live an active and fulfilled life; you create the experience. With access to an abundance...
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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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My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...
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 Crestfield Apartments
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.
Photo of Parkview Retirement Village
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 The Templeton of Cary
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.

Cost of independent living in Cape Fear, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cape Fear is $5,223 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunn, NC with an average of $3,495 per month.

Independent living costs in Cape Fear, NC, vs. nearby cities

Cape Fear, NC
$5,223/mo
$4,862/mo

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

Cape Fear, NC
$5,223/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Cape Fear, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,747/mo
Independent Living
$5,223/mo

Independent living costs in Cape Fear, NC, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,264/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,497/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,652/mo

Senior living costs in Cape Fear 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: Cape Fear, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCape Fear, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$5,223/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,832/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,747/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Cape Fear, NC:$5,223/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Cape Fear, NC:$4,832/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Cape Fear, NC:$5,747/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Cape Fear, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cape Fear 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
Cape Fear, NC$4,406/mo$4,013/mo+9.8%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Cape Fear, NC
2024 average cost:$4,406/mo
2023 average cost:$4,013/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
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 Cape Fear

Recent reviews for independent living in Cape Fear

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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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.

Bayberry Retirement Inn in Sanford, NC

4.5
I give all of the categories 5 stars with the exception of the meals and dining, the food is not good. By the time they get the food to the table it's cold. And elderly people should not be eating hot dogs on a regular basis. What sticks out the most about Bayberry Retirement Inn is the size ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and accommodating staff. Across various communities like Cambridge Village of Apex, Atria Cary, and Stoneridge, reviews highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff. They go above and beyond to assist residents and their families, accommodating their needs and making them feel welcome.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Residents at Waltonwood - Cary, Stoneridge, and Atria Cary praise the quality of the food and the dining experiences at their communities. The executive chefs and their teams create tasty and nutritious meals that cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions.
Engaging activities for socialization. Reviews for Stoneridge, Woodland Terrace, and Cambridge Village of Apex reveal the importance of activities in maintaining social connections for seniors. Sing-alongs, puzzles, crafts, field trips, and more provide opportunities for residents to engage with each other and build friendships ...
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Thoughtful and supportive caregivers. Several reviews mention the compassionate care provided by staff at Jordan Oaks, Atria Cary, and Woodland Terrace. They go the extra mile to ensure residents feel safe, comfortable, and supported, addressing their needs with kindness and understanding.
Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Community residents in Atria Cary, Stoneridge, and Cambridge Village of Apex express appreciation for the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, as well as the overall beauty of the facilities and grounds.
Access to essential services on site. According to Bayberry Retirement Inn, Waltonwood - Cary, and Cambridge Village of Apex, having access to various services on site, including health care and maintenance, is a significant advantage for seniors living in these communities.
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Cape Fear independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cape Fear independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cape Fear, 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 Cape Fear 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 Cape Fear 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
21.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cape Fear 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 Cape Fear communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cape Fear, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cape Fear 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 Cape Fear offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.4%
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Atria Cary, Stoneridge and Cambridge Village of Apex are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cape Fear, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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