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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Derby, NC
If you’re looking for independent living in the Derby area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Derby. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 6 independent living facilities in Derby, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pinehurst, Cameron and Whispering Pines.
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9.4
Review score
29 reviews
If you are not particular about the dishes you eat, and you are willing to spend two hours eating a meal it is okay. There is no security during the day. The doors are locked at 8 pm but someone could...
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.
At Southern Pines Gracious Retirement Living, we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities +pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each...
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2929 Floor plans available
8.2
Review score
6 reviews
The reason we gave it a 4 is only because I think everyone can improve somehow, however we have her in a very nice place now. They have been great and I really like it there. The staff is really nice, 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.
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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: 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 Derby, NC
The average cost of senior living in Derby is $3,880 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Gilead, NC with an average of $2,875 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Derby, NC vs. nearby cities
Derby, NC
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Derby, NC vs. the state and national average
Derby, NC
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Derby vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Derby, NC by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Derby over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Derby
Recent reviews for independent living in Derby
Southern Pines
5.0
Friendly staff good environment, cleanliness facility, nice cafeteria good quality food.
Apartments are the perfect size for one person.
St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC in Southern Pines, NC
5.0
For me it wasn't about the money it was about the care that they give to the residents. I would say to go to this community. I tell my wife that when I get older I am going to go here and it was the best place that I looked at. They have activities like religious activities, bingo, yoga, cards, ...
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Derby independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Derby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Derby, 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 Derby 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 Derby 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
20%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
31.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Derby 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 Derby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Derby, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
35.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Derby 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 Derby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
43.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
45.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Southern Pines, St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC and Mt. Gilead Independent Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Derby, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Derby, North Carolina. See the full list.
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