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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Garden Creek, NC

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The cost of independent living in Garden Creek is about $3,287 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 42 options. Read 650 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: 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: 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.
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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.
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....
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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: 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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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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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...

Cost of independent living in Garden Creek, NC

The average cost of senior living in Garden Creek is $3,287 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grandfather, NC with an average of $2,534 per month.

Independent living costs in Garden Creek, NC, vs. nearby cities

Garden Creek, NC
$3,287/mo
$3,344/mo
$3,464/mo

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

Garden Creek, NC
$3,287/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

Independent living costs in Garden Creek, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,047/mo
Independent Living
$3,287/mo

Independent living costs in Garden Creek, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,205/mo
Studio
$4,389/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,991/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,864/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,978/mo

Senior living costs in Garden Creek 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: Garden Creek, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarden Creek, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,287/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$3,290/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$5,047/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Garden Creek, NC:$3,287/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Garden Creek, NC:$3,290/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Garden Creek, NC:$5,047/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
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Independent living costs in Garden Creek, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Garden Creek 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
Garden Creek, NC$3,752/mo$3,546/mo+5.8%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Garden Creek, NC
2024 average cost:$3,752/mo
2023 average cost:$3,546/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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 Garden Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Garden Creek

Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

5.0
Carolina Care Retirement Community is very clean and maintained. A great value for the price. The other nearby residents are friendly and quiet. The staff has been very helpful from the time we requested information through now. The housekeeping staff is efficient, dependable and trustworthy. ...
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Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Heritage Hills Senior Living in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and helpful nature of the staff in their communities, creating a family like atmosphere. At LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, for example, residents and their families express gratitude for the kindness and attentiveness of the staff. Similarly, at Harmony at R ...
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Variety of activities to encourage socialization. Reviews consistently praise the various activities offered by communities, allowing residents to engage with one another and stay active. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, residents enjoy a range of social opportunities like movie nights, book groups, and exercise classes, while Bella Vista m ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Resident satisfaction frequently revolves around the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces. At Henderson Care Center, reviews highlight the attention given to both the private rooms and communal areas, including the pristine bathrooms and renovated patio and dining room. Similarly, Ab ...
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Delicious and diverse dining experiences. Quality meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their senior living communities. At Julian Woods Retirement, reviews emphasize the fantastic food choices and fantastic dining experiences, while Heritage Hills Senior Living mentions the chef-prepared daily meals ...
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Supportive and caring environment. Reviews frequently touch upon the caring and supportive nature of communities, offering peace of mind and comfort for residents and their families. At Abundant Christian Living Community, the friendly and eager-to-help staff is noted, while Solista Hickory by Cogir mentions the accommodating ...
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Access to on-site health care services. Many reviews highlight the convenience and reassurance of having health care services available on-site. For example, at Solista Hickory by Cogir, residents enjoy good care and health care services, while Brookdale Hendersonville East mentions the on-site rehab facility that makes their love ...
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Garden Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garden Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garden Creek, 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 Garden Creek 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 Garden Creek 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
5.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Garden Creek 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 Garden Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garden Creek 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 Garden Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.6%
46.4%
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