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The cost of independent living in Florence Town is about $4,239 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 84 options. Read 2238 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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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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, 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: 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.
Near Raleigh, NC, we’re changing the way people think about retirement communities. If you thought SearStone was a big dream—you were right. And now it’s an even bigger reality. People have brought the whole community to life. They’re savoring the grilled salmon in formal dining. They’re raising...
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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: 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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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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My mom moved into Westchester Village several months ago and she absolutely loves it!! Her apartment is adorable with a kitchen and huge windows! She has a couple of beloved cats that she did not want to...
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.
You're going to love making your new home with us here at Westchester Village at Providence Place. We offer all the conveniences of a small village with many opportunities for you to enjoy an active, carefree, independent lifestyle with other older adults. Friendly, caring residents and staff...
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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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.
The support you need, with the independence you want.Brand new Coventry House Inn of Oxford takes advantage of what the nearby community has to offer and provides a beautiful, safe, and enjoyable place for all residents to get the most out of each day. Quality retirement living has never been so...
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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
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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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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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I have been living at Whitmore for 7+ months. I am using as much of my furniture as I could make room for. All the staff are very happy & pleasant. Each is eager to help with your needs. We have cooks for...
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: 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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Florence Town, NC

The average cost of senior living in Florence Town is $4,239 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Siler City, NC with an average of $3,409 per month.

Independent living costs in Florence Town, NC, vs. nearby cities

Florence Town, NC
$4,239/mo
$4,187/mo
$4,233/mo

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

Florence Town, NC
$4,239/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Florence Town, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,952/mo
Independent Living
$4,239/mo

Independent living costs in Florence Town, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,193/mo
Studio
$4,354/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,769/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,667/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,241/mo

Senior living costs in Florence Town 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: Florence Town, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFlorence Town, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,239/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$5,294/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,952/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Florence Town, NC:$4,239/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Florence Town, NC:$5,294/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Florence Town, NC:$5,952/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Florence Town, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Florence Town 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
Florence Town, NC$3,804/mo$3,574/mo+6.4%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Florence Town, NC
2024 average cost:$3,804/mo
2023 average cost:$3,574/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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 Florence Town

Recent reviews for independent living in Florence Town

Bayberry Retirement Inn in Eden, NC

5.0
Bayberry Retirement Inn has been a great fit for my friend so far. We chose this community for its closeness and convenience. The facility itself is really nice. The staff are very friendly, and the meals are very good. My friend found the portion sizes to be too small, but when she mentioned ...
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The Lodge at Wake Forest

4.3
From what I do know, he is very happy there. They did want to raise their fees this year, but they worked with him to keep it as minimal of an increase as he could handle based on his Pension and SS income. He does enjoy much of the staff and residents.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff across various communities, such as Whispering Pines and Waltonwood Lake Boone, who go above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and accommodate their needs.
Variety of activities for socializing. Residents appreciate the range of activities offered in communities, like Verena at Bedford Falls, Gardens at Wakefield, and Heritage Greens, which help keep them engaged, active, and connected with their peers.
Delicious and customizable meals. Throughout the reviews, residents consistently praise the quality and variety of meals served in communities, such as Waltonwood Lake Boone, The Cambridge at Brier Creek, and Atria Oakridge, with staff often accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
Safe and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews often highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of both interior and exterior spaces in communities, like Independence Village of Olde Raleigh Sky Active Living, Gardens at Wakefield, and Carolina Estates, ensuring a comfortable and secure living environment.
Supportive and communicative caregivers. Families express their appreciation for the attentiveness and dedication of caregivers in communities, such as Verena at Bedford Falls, Holiday Durham Regent, and Stoneridge, who make sure their loved ones' care needs are met and keep them informed.
Personalized approach to care. Residents and their families mention the individualized attention and tailored care plans provided in communities like Verena at Bedford Falls, Waltonwood - Cary, and The Willows at Raleigh, which enable them to provide the best possible care for each resident's unique situation.
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Florence Town independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Florence Town independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Florence Town, 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 Florence Town 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 Florence Town 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
10.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Florence Town 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 Florence Town communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
49.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Florence Town 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 Florence Town offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.7%
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Carolina Pines Retirement, Brier Pointe Retirement Community and Atria Cary are the top-rated independent living facilities near Florence Town, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 84 independent living facilities near Florence Town, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Florence Town, North Carolina are Gardens at Wakefield, Atria Oakridge and Waltonwood Lake Boone. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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