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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dudley, NC

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The cost of independent living in Dudley is about $3,490 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 64 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 Heritage Place
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77 Floor plans available
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Heritage place is a great place for Mom. The rooms are clean, the hallways are roomy and wide, the staff are friendly and accommodating. The food needs to have more variety, but it is nutritious.
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.
Around here, we say that Heritage Place is Full of Life. It’s true. Keeping our Resident engaged, socially, physically and spiritually makes all the difference. It’s why the people who live and who work here seem to have a special SPARK every day. Programming and events range from lectures and...
Photo of Parkwood Village and The Landing
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[name removed], my MIL, did NOT want to leave her home, but after a short adjustment period she really felt loved and cared for there. It felt like extended family. They brought other residents in to meet...
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.
Parkwood Village and The Landing is where luxury and small town charm meet. It is located in the heart of Wilson, North Carolina. From a caring, dedicated support team to a broad range of services and amenities, Parkwood Village and The Landing provide you with the lifestyle you want and a place...
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Photo of Rolling Ridge
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.
Photo of Crestfield Apartments
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.
Photo of Autumn Summers | Greenville
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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.
Autumn Summers is a 55+ leisure living community with a mission to engage, enrich, and nurture the health and spirits of the active seniors in our care.Our essence in précis is to establish private retirement villages providing an integrated network of concierge, security and well-being services...
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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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Change is HARD!! It was difficult leaving our lovely home after 46 years. In short — it was the best decision we ever made and we could not be happier! Life simply does not get any easier as the years go...
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.
Photo of R M Wilson Apartments-Elderly
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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My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...
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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Photo of Edwards Place
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.

Cost of independent living in Dudley, NC

The average cost of senior living in Dudley is $3,490 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Snow Hill, NC with an average of $2,851 per month.

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

Dudley, NC
$3,490/mo
$3,734/mo

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

Dudley, NC
$3,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$4,275/mo
Independent Living
$3,490/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,600/mo
Studio
$7,200/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,100/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,500/mo

Senior living costs in Dudley 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: Dudley, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDudley, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,490/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,699/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$4,275/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Dudley, NC:$3,490/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Dudley, NC:$3,699/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Dudley, NC:$4,275/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Dudley, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dudley 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
Dudley, NC$3,000/mo$2,730/mo+9.9%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Dudley, NC
2024 average cost:$3,000/mo
2023 average cost:$2,730/mo
Percent change:+9.9%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Dudley

Recent reviews for independent living in Dudley

Cypress Glen in Greenville, NC

5.0
I'd like to thank the Cypress Glen Community (staff and residents) who have made my mother's first year there so special! Relocating to her new home in Greenville (especially during a pandemic) one year ago went very well. Our family (including Mom) have been pleased with the care she's received ...
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Parkwood Village and The Landing in Wilson, NC

4.4
From the initial visit to move in, everyone has been genuinely nice and friendly. Everyone is and was very welcoming. The landing is a great place to live. The location is a plus. The only downside in my opinion is that every year the rent goes up, which i don’t like because most people who live ...
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Heritage Place in Fayetteville, NC

5.0
So far so good. He likes the food, they have a great activity roster. I'd say dad is thriving. I would recommend this community to others.

Dudley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dudley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dudley, 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 Dudley 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 Dudley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dudley, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dudley 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 Dudley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dudley, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dudley 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 Dudley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dudley, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.4%
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