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The cost of independent living in Carlos is about $4,368 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 51 options. Read 1282 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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.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 OPEN!NOW ACCEPTING Assisted Living and Memory Care reservations! Sales Office Hours:Monday - Friday 9 am - 6:00 pmSaturday: 10 am - 5 pmSunday: 12 pm - 5 pmIf these time frames do not work with your schedule please call Kim Dahl to make an appointment outside of these...
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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.
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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The Carolina's get 5's across the board, we could not ask for any place that, I would move here now if I could. It is independent living but they offer three meals Monday-Friday and on Sunday's you get the...
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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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
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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: 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.
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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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
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, 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, 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.
Near Raleigh, NC, we’re changing the way people think about retirement communities. If you thought SearStone was a big dream—you were right. And now it’s an even bigger reality. People have brought the whole community to life. They’re savoring the grilled salmon in formal dining. They’re raising...
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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
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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: 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: 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Carlos, NC

The average cost of senior living in Carlos is $4,368 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunn, NC with an average of $3,455 per month.

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

Carlos, NC
$4,368/mo
$3,960/mo
$4,212/mo

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

Carlos, NC
$4,368/mo
U.S. national average
$4,083/mo

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

$4,840/mo
Independent Living
$4,368/mo

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

Studio
$3,867/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,486/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,468/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,497/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Carlos over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Carlos

Recent reviews for independent living in Carlos

Brier Pointe Retirement Community in Morrisville, NC

5.0
We attended an information seminar and we were intrigued by the presentation and eventually became the second couple to move into Brier Pointe when it opened. We were drawn into the community by the promise of all-inclusive services to include meals, housekeeping, paid utilities, transportation ...
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Jordan Oaks in Cary, NC

5.0
My mother in law is very happy with the staff and amenities. She loves living there and always speaks so fondly of the staff.

Atria Cary

5.0
I have never seen a place where everyone on the staff smiles and is friendly with only an exception or two (none in key positions). The food is great -[name removed] the restaurant manager, is terrific. The facilities are top notch & maintained well. Likewise, the residents are almost ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Multiple reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at different communities. For instance, at Waltonwood Lake Boone, the staff greets residents and their families with kindness and a genuine interest in their well-being. This creates a positive and comfortable atmosphere f ...
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Activities catering to diverse interests. Communities like Atria Oakridge offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' diverse interests. These include music, games, exercise classes, crafts, and performances, providing opportunities for socializing and staying engaged.
Well-maintained facilities. Many residents express appreciation for the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities they live in. For example, at Cambridge Village of Apex, residents enjoy the beautifully kept facilities, which include well-maintained apartments and common areas.
Friendly and caring resident community. The sense of community is strong at places like Stoneridge, where residents have formed lasting friendships. Residents look out for one another, creating a warm and inclusive environment.
Delicious and varied meals. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with several communities receiving praise for their delicious and varied offerings. At Bartlett Reserve, for instance, the meals are a source of joy for residents and their families, with many options available at each meal.
Access to on-site health care services. Having health care services on-site provides peace of mind for both residents and their families. At Atria Oakridge, for example, residents have access to primary care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other health care services, ensuring they receive the care they n ...
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Carlos independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlos independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlos, 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 Carlos 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 Carlos 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
18.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.9%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
34.1%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
32.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlos 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 Carlos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
47.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.4%
42.8%
Room service
Room service
52.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlos 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 Carlos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.4%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.9%
27.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
37.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
40.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
61.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
47.7%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
59.1%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.4%
45.8%
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Bartlett Reserve, Waltonwood Lake Boone and Atria Oakridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carlos, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 51 independent living facilities near Carlos, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Carlos, North Carolina are Waltonwood Lake Boone, Atria Oakridge and Independence Village of Olde Raleigh. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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