About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fero, NC
If you’re looking for independent living in the Fero 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 Fero. 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 43 independent living facilities in Fero, 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 Black Mountain, Marion and Morganton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Black Mountain, Marion and Morganton.
Fero independent living facilities | 753 reviews
Showing 37 communities
Last Updated: 7/6/24
Sort by
Filter by
1.0
Review score
2 reviews
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
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1818 Photos available
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.
Julian Woods Retirement CommunityJulian Woods Retirement Community is South Asheville’s beautiful brand new senior living community! Opened in May 2024 in Arden NC, Julian Woods has 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with a variety of...
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
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....
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.
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
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.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
34%
After having lived in a home for 50 years the thought of moving to a retirement community was uncomfortable. After 6 months it has become a most enjoyable New Life. Food is excellent, any problems of which...
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: 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.
Cost of independent living in Fero, NC
The average cost of senior living in Fero is $3,593 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bostic, NC with an average of $3,084 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fero, NC vs. nearby cities
Fero, NC
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fero, NC vs. the state and national average
Fero, NC
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fero vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fero, NC by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
Average cost of Independent Living in Fero over time
Fero, NCNC stateNational
Discover the many ways to pay for senior living
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Your Guide to Paying for Care
Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.
Your Guide to VA Benefits
The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.
Medicare and Medicaid
Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.
What families are saying about independent living in Fero
Recent reviews for independent living in Fero
Brookdale Hendersonville East
5.0
I'm very pleased to be at Brookdale. All the things that I was looking for in places to live are here and I am not too far from my family. Everyone is willing to help out when needed and they are always willing to help wherever they may be needed!! I would absolutely recommend this community to ...
Read more
Henderson Care Center in Forest City, NC
5.0
The fact that this community is very clean, very nice and very up to date really stood out to us. It has all the amenities our loved one needs. He is living in a duplex which has a sun room and a back porch that he really loves. The duplexes are all brick and the keep the yard immaculate.
Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC
4.4
Heritage Hills is an extremely warm and inviting community with friendly and engaging residents. Many opportunities to find your individual nitch and feel embraced. A chef prepared daily meal is an additional bonus.
Fero independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fero independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fero, 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 Fero 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 Fero partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fero, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.8%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
13.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.2%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
7.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Fero 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 Fero communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fero, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
16.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Fero 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 Fero offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fero, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.1%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.8%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.8%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
45.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Holiday Pinecrest and Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fero, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 43 independent living facilities near Fero, North Carolina. See the full list.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Independent Living in Cities Near Fero
- Black Mountain, North Carolina
- Marion, North Carolina
- Morganton, North Carolina
- Forest City, North Carolina
- Lake Lure, North Carolina
- Spindale, North Carolina
- Spruce Pine, North Carolina
- Rutherfordton, North Carolina
- Old Fort, North Carolina
- Montreat, North Carolina
- New House, North Carolina
- Glenwood, North Carolina
- Ellenboro, North Carolina
- Green Hill, North Carolina
- Mill Spring, North Carolina
- Hollis, North Carolina
- Grassy Creek, North Carolina
- East Marion, North Carolina
- Drexel, North Carolina
- Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina
More options near Fero, North Carolina
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top