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The cost of independent living in Chadbourn is about $4,261 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 439 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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No complaints. They do all they can for him. It is a very clean and pleasant atmosphere. Everyone there is very friendly. The care there seems very good. My experiences with admin and staff have been good. I...
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.
Our independent living neighborhood offers seniors the perfect balance between independence and support, security and freedom, privacy and socialization.All-inclusive services include:•Private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient kitchenettes, gracious tiled bathrooms,...
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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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1717 Floor plans available
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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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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
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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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Everyone at Terra Bella has been great to work with. Very friendly and helpful. They have plenty of activities to choose from and my mom has found things to do that keep her busy and happy. She has been...
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.
Terra Bella Myrtle Beach provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.One of the nation's most popular tourist draws, now you'll be able to call Myrtle Beach home all year round. Conveniently located in the town's center, you're in luck if you like mild weather, miles...
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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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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
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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.
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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66 Floor plans available
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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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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.
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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: 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
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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.
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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: 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.
Life at Scotia Village Scotia Village provides a lifestyle that allows you to stay engaged, to try new things and continue challenging yourself. The choices of activities are many, and what you choose to do is limited only by your imagination. Enjoy eating in our delectable restaurant style...
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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
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Chadbourn, NC

The average cost of senior living in Chadbourn is $4,261 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairmont, NC with an average of $3,380 per month.

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

Chadbourn, NC
$4,261/mo

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

Chadbourn, NC
$4,261/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$4,287/mo
Independent Living
$4,261/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,340/mo
Studio
$4,795/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,981/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,210/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,049/mo

Senior living costs in Chadbourn 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: Chadbourn, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChadbourn, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,261/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,752/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$4,287/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Chadbourn, NC:$4,261/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Chadbourn, NC:$3,752/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Chadbourn, NC:$4,287/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Chadbourn, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Chadbourn 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Chadbourn, NC$4,039/mo$3,764/mo+7.3%
North Carolina$3,329/mo$3,042/mo+9.4%
National$3,101/mo$2,897/mo+7.0%
Chadbourn, NC
2024 average cost:$4,039/mo
2023 average cost:$3,764/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,329/mo
2023 average cost:$3,042/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,897/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Chadbourn

Recent reviews for independent living in Chadbourn

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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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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Indigo at Carolina Forest in Myrtle Beach, SC

4.5
The place is very nice and great location The staff are really great They will bend over backwards to help you We love the people that work there. As far as the food goes, they need to serve the food hot and have more of of variety on the menu.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and welcoming staff. Many reviews praise the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff in several communities, such as Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe, TerraBella Myrtle Beach, and Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, who make new residents feel right at home and provide excellent care.
Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Several residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their community's apartments, common areas, and grounds. Reviews from Arbor Landing at Surfside, Portside at Grande Dunes, and Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle highlight the immaculate condition of the facilities.
Flexible dining options. Some communities, like Portside at Grande Dunes and TerraBella Myrtle Beach, offer a range of dining choices, including the option for residents to cook in their own apartments or opt out of the dining plan to save money.
Engaging activities and socialization opportunities. Residents in communities including Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe, Portside at Grande Dunes, and Indigo at Carolina Forest enjoy various social activities, such as yoga classes, writing workshops, and outings, which help them stay engaged and connected.
Thoughtful amenities and accommodations. Communities such as TerraBella Myrtle Beach and Arbor Landing at Surfside provide convenient amenities like on-site health care services, medication management, and transportation, ensuring residents have access to the care they need.
Comfortable living spaces. Residents in communities like Arbor Landing at Surfside and Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe appreciate the spacious and well-decorated living spaces, which contribute to a sense of comfort and independence.
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Chadbourn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chadbourn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chadbourn, 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 Chadbourn 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 Chadbourn 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
11.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chadbourn 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 Chadbourn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chadbourn 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 Chadbourn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Surfside, Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle and Indigo at Carolina Forest are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chadbourn, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 17 independent living facilities near Chadbourn, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Chadbourn, North Carolina is Arbor Landing at Surfside. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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