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The cost of independent living in Clinchfield is about $3,352 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 727 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: 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.
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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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.
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: 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: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Clinchfield, NC

The average cost of senior living in Clinchfield is $3,352 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Casar, NC with an average of $2,725 per month.

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

Clinchfield, NC
$3,352/mo
$3,344/mo
$3,464/mo

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

Clinchfield, NC
$3,352/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

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

$5,073/mo
Independent Living
$3,352/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,205/mo
Studio
$4,389/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,991/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,864/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,978/mo

Senior living costs in Clinchfield 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: Clinchfield, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClinchfield, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,352/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$3,168/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,073/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Clinchfield, NC:$3,352/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Clinchfield, NC:$3,168/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Clinchfield, NC:$5,073/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Clinchfield, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clinchfield 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
Clinchfield, NC$3,752/mo$3,546/mo+5.8%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Clinchfield, NC
2024 average cost:$3,752/mo
2023 average cost:$3,546/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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 Clinchfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Clinchfield

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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Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Heritage Hills Senior Living in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and supportive nature of the staff at various communities, including Solista Hickory by Cogir, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. Residents and their families appreciate the attentiveness and kindness shown by community emplo ...
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Variety of social activities. Activities are a major factor in residents' enjoyment of their communities, with families praising the wide range of offerings at places like Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Solista Hickory by Cogir, and Bella Vista. From book clubs and knitting groups to music performances and outings, ther ...
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Spacious and well-maintained apartments. Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness and size of apartments in various communities, such as Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Henderson Care Center, and Brookdale Hendersonville East. Residents and their families appreciate the privacy and comfort of their living spaces.
Pet-friendly communities. Many residents express gratitude for the pet-friendly policies at communities like Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Brookdale Hendersonville East, and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, allowing them to bring their beloved animals along. This added feature enhances the sense of home and community.
Affordability and value. Families appreciate the cost-effectiveness and value of communities like Heritage Hills Senior Living, Carolina Care Retirement Community, and Bella Vista, including reasonable prices, flexible payment plans, and a good balance of services and amenities.
On-site health care services. Some communities, like Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Solista Hickory by Cogir, and Heritage Hills Senior Living, offer on-site health care services, providing peace of mind for residents and their families. This added benefit ensures that care is readily available when needed.
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Clinchfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clinchfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clinchfield, 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 Clinchfield 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 Clinchfield 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
8.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Clinchfield 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 Clinchfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clinchfield 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 Clinchfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clinchfield, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Julian Woods Retirement, LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Solista Hickory by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clinchfield, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Clinchfield, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Clinchfield, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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