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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Glen Alpine, NC

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The cost of independent living in Glen Alpine is about $3,524 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 36 options. Read 617 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.
60 Givens Gerber Park is pleased to offer an affordable housing option for adults over the age of 55 to enjoy the comforts of home and a community setting within their budget. Choose between spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments where bright light streams through large windows with views of...
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, 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.
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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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Glen Alpine, NC

The average cost of senior living in Glen Alpine is $3,524 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Casar, NC with an average of $2,725 per month.

Independent living costs in Glen Alpine, NC, vs. nearby cities

Glen Alpine, NC
$3,524/mo
$3,795/mo
$3,778/mo

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

Glen Alpine, NC
$3,524/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Glen Alpine, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,094/mo
Independent Living
$3,524/mo

Independent living costs in Glen Alpine, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,205/mo
Studio
$4,723/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,130/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,112/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Senior living costs in Glen Alpine 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: Glen Alpine, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGlen Alpine, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,524/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$4,165/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,094/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Glen Alpine, NC:$3,524/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Glen Alpine, NC:$4,165/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Glen Alpine, NC:$5,094/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Glen Alpine, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Glen Alpine 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
Glen Alpine, 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%
Glen Alpine, 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 Glen Alpine

Recent reviews for independent living in Glen Alpine

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 community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the friendly and inclusive environment at their community, with residents and staff creating a sense of family. At LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, the staff's dedication to making families feel at home is praised, while at Solista Hickory by Cogir, new residents are plea ...
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Variety of engaging activities for residents. Communities offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests, from social events and entertainment to educational and recreational opportunities. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, residents can attend book groups, poetry readings, and meditation sessions, while Bella Vista notes t ...
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Affordable and attractive housing options. Some communities provide a range of housing options, including apartments and cottages, allowing residents to choose what suits them best. At Carolina Care Retirement Community, Carolina Care Retirement Community is praised for its great value, while Heritage Hills Senior Living appreciates ...
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Consistent and attentive care for individual needs. Residents receive personalized attention to meet their care requirements, with some communities offering on-site health care services. At Brookdale Hendersonville East, the staff's ability to encourage independence while providing necessary tools is highlighted, while Solista Hickory by Cogir ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews frequently mention the clean and well-maintained condition of communities, noting the importance of a safe and pleasant living environment. At Solista Hickory by Cogir, the new renovations are appreciated, while LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods comments on the convenience of the location ...
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Flexible meal plans and delicious meals. Communities offer various meal options to cater to residents' preferences, with some allowing a la carte options. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, the food is praised for being 'really good', while Ardenwoods finds the two meals per day 'plenty' with 'many options'.
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Glen Alpine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glen Alpine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glen Alpine, 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 Glen Alpine 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 Glen Alpine 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
6.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
6.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Glen Alpine 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 Glen Alpine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Glen Alpine, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glen Alpine 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 Glen Alpine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Glen Alpine, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Julian Woods Retirement, LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Solista Hickory by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Glen Alpine, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Glen Alpine, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Glen Alpine, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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