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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Fayetteville, NC

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The cost of independent living in East Fayetteville is about $4,576 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 32 options. Read 443 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: 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.
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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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Cost of independent living in East Fayetteville, NC

The average cost of senior living in East Fayetteville is $4,576 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rennert, NC with an average of $3,435 per month.

Independent living costs in East Fayetteville, NC, vs. nearby cities

East Fayetteville, NC
$4,576/mo
$4,371/mo

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

East Fayetteville, NC
$4,576/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in East Fayetteville, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,805/mo
Independent Living
$4,576/mo

Independent living costs in East Fayetteville, NC, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,201/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,482/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,548/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,575/mo

Senior living costs in East Fayetteville 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: East Fayetteville, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Fayetteville, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,576/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,526/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,805/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
East Fayetteville, NC:$4,576/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
East Fayetteville, NC:$3,526/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
East Fayetteville, NC:$4,805/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in East Fayetteville, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Fayetteville 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
East Fayetteville, NC$4,270/mo$3,861/mo+10.6%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
East Fayetteville, NC
2024 average cost:$4,270/mo
2023 average cost:$3,861/mo
Percent change:+10.6%
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 East Fayetteville

Recent reviews for independent living in East Fayetteville

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
The staff was very easy to work with, very sensitive to our needs and very helpful with all the things I may not realize I would need. Communication was excellent and my texts and calls during the process were always answered promptly. It was a difficult move at the time, but now my parents are ...
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Woodland Terrace in Cary, NC

4.6
The staff was super helpful and friendly. The facility is very clean. I think it would be helpful if the facility could have some sort of orientation for family members to attend.

Bayberry Retirement Inn in Sanford, NC

4.5
I give all of the categories 5 stars with the exception of the meals and dining, the food is not good. By the time they get the food to the table it's cold. And elderly people should not be eating hot dogs on a regular basis. What sticks out the most about Bayberry Retirement Inn is the size ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Atria Cary, where residents and their families appreciate the genuine care and support they receive. Staff members are described as making residents feel like cherished family members.
Wide variety of activities. At Southern Pines, residents enjoy a full calendar of activities, including movies, bingo, painting classes, and socials. The Southern Pines community also offers on-site services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and off-site trips to local attractions.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality and variety of meals are mentioned as a major highlight. For example, at Cambridge Village of Apex, residents are pleased with the dining experience and appreciate the flexibility in accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as Heritage Place, where residents appreciate the modern apartments and resort-like atmosphere. Staff members are also praised for their quick response to maintenance requests.
Social and inclusive community atmosphere. Multiple reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the residents and communities, such as Atria Cary, where residents make new friends and enjoy the sense of community. Many communities also offer on-site social events and activities.
Accessibility to care services. At Cambridge Village of Apex, there are a variety of care services available, including haircuts, massages, and physical therapy. Residents appreciate the convenience of having these services on-site and the professionalism of the caregivers. Some communities also offer assisted living and mem ...
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East Fayetteville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Fayetteville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Fayetteville, 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 East Fayetteville 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 East Fayetteville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Fayetteville, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in East Fayetteville 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 East Fayetteville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Fayetteville, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Fayetteville 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 East Fayetteville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Fayetteville, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37%
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
37%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Cary, Southern Pines and Cambridge Village of Apex are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Fayetteville, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near East Fayetteville, North Carolina. See the full list.
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