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The cost of independent living in Cliffside is about $3,537 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 272 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 Serene Haven
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Activities are a little slow but this place is very new so they will likely be better in the future, the staff is top notch as are the amenities. All of the fit out in the apartments could not be better. 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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Photo of Henderson Care Center
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My parents have been able to make their villa truly into a home. The staff has been so welcoming and accommodating with personal accommodations. And the times they have needed emergency assistance, the staff...
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.
Henderson Care Center-Forest City, North CarolinaWho are we? Henderson Care Center has been serving Rutherford County since 1992.We provide quality care to all our residents. Our goal is to meet each resident’s needs while maintaining the highest level of choice, dignity, respect and...
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They listen to my Mothers needs and were quick and efficient. Yes, we would definitely recommend Carolina Care Retirement Community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
A Charming Place….Carolina Care Retirement Cottages is located in Cherryville, NC: a small town full of warm hospitality about 40 miles outside of Charlotte, NC city limits. We provide an active, independent, fulfilling home life without the worry of maintenance/repairs, or cooking, through the...
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Summit Hills has been wonderful! They are a very sweet community and the freedom they give my parents and the assurance of them being well taken care of is priceless. They have welcomed our whole family and...
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.
Summit Hills is a luxury continuing care retirement community in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Located on 50 acres and just minutes from downtown Spartanburg, our private gated community offers a lifestyle that is second to none. Members enjoy beautiful accommodations, industry-leading Care...
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Overall, the staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is clean. The move in process was smooth. The communication is lacking, it's been hard to get in touch with the Director about questions that I've...
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn, an award-winning full-service luxury senior apartment community located in beautiful Spartanburg, SC. Our senior apartments and well-landscaped neighborhood offer luxurious care, peace of mind, and maximum comfort tailored to the needs of each resident....
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They provided excellent care to my grandmother for over 5 years. Grateful to all the staff. They accommodated food requests and even care suggestions to bring her recliner out to the hallway so we could be...
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
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 Openview Retirement Home
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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Cliffside, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cliffside is $3,537 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Casar, NC with an average of $2,725 per month.

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

Cliffside, NC
$3,537/mo
$3,616/mo

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

Cliffside, NC
$3,537/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$4,916/mo
Independent Living
$3,537/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,824/mo
Studio
$5,234/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,250/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,728/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Senior living costs in Cliffside 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: Cliffside, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCliffside, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,537/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,197/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$4,916/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Cliffside, NC:$3,537/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Cliffside, NC:$4,197/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Cliffside, NC:$4,916/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Cliffside, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cliffside 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
Cliffside, NC$2,756/mo$2,756/mo0.0%
North Carolina$2,925/mo$2,845/mo+2.8%
National$2,774/mo$2,764/mo+0.4%
Cliffside, NC
2024 average cost:$2,756/mo
2023 average cost:$2,756/mo
Percent change:0.0%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$2,925/mo
2023 average cost:$2,845/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,774/mo
2023 average cost:$2,764/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cliffside

Recent reviews for independent living in Cliffside

Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

5.0
Carolina Care Retirement Community is very clean and maintained. A great value for the price. The other nearby residents are friendly and quiet. The staff has been very helpful from the time we requested information through now. The housekeeping staff is efficient, dependable and trustworthy. ...
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Summit Hills in Spartanburg, SC

4.7
I chose Summit Hills because it was a smaller community in size and the staff are very close with the residents. I am in a cottage and the one that I chose is a good size. Overall I am quite happy. My one concern is the activities have been reduced due to covid, so I am looking forward to them ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn in Spartanburg, SC

4.6
I am having to work hard, but I am having fun! I have made great progress in a short time. The staff here is wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. A+

Cliffside independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cliffside independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cliffside, 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 Cliffside 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 Cliffside 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
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cliffside 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 Cliffside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cliffside 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 Cliffside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.4%
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Serene Haven, Henderson Care Center and Carolina Care Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cliffside, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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