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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gordonton, NC

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The cost of independent living in Gordonton is about $3,770 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 281 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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My dad recently moved into Home Place and we have been quite pleased. He seems happy, has learned the routine, talks about being well fed and enjoying the food. What we appreciate is that the women manning...
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.
Homeplace of Burlington is centrally located between Raleigh and Winston-Salem in Burlington, North Carolina. Our community is two miles north of I-85/40 close to downtown, shopping and 3.5 miles from Alamance Regional Medical Center. Upon entering our community our comfortable interior,...
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All are easy to work with. [name removed]is the best manager I have ever come in contact with. She is excellent in all areas I can think of. She is smart, kind, considerate, thoughtful, generous and will...
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.
Cedar Ridge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated in a quiet, beautiful wooded area in the outskirts of Burlington, you'll love the elegant grace of our facilities and the convenience of being close to all life's necessities. We're just minutes from...
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Holiday is very clean. Located in a very quiet and beautiful neighborhood. Easy access to stores. The staff is very helpful. I love my studio apartment. The apartment has a small patio so I can open the...
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.
Durham Regent provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Durham Chapel Hill, you'll love the vibrant community steeped in rich academia and a proud sports tradition with Duke University and the University of North Carolina both...
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1) They need a better selection of meals. 2) They should consider increasing their drive radius to 15 miles. Everything around here is very spread out.
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.
Escape the bustle of the city, and retreat to the tranquility of Solista Durham by Cogir.This craftsman-style community is located on a 150-acre nature preserve, which is filled with quiet ponds and weaving hiking trails. So whether you like to stay active and explore or simply prefer to soak in...
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They are understaffed at Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living and it takes too long to sit for a meal. But the food is good. Like anything, there are some good meals and some not so great, but I like...
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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My mother has lived there for over a year now. Eno Pointe is a no-frills facility that is very reasonably priced. That said, the place is always clean, the staff are friendly and the grounds are kept up...
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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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
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: 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
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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Gordonton, NC

The average cost of senior living in Gordonton is $3,770 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oxford, NC with an average of $2,563 per month.

Independent living costs in Gordonton, NC, vs. nearby cities

Gordonton, NC
$3,770/mo
$4,244/mo

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

Gordonton, NC
$3,770/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Gordonton, NC, vs. other senior living options

$6,002/mo
Independent Living
$3,770/mo

Independent living costs in Gordonton, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,300/mo
Studio
$4,279/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,170/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,437/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,855/mo

Senior living costs in Gordonton 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: Gordonton, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGordonton, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,770/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$5,134/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$6,002/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Gordonton, NC:$3,770/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Gordonton, NC:$5,134/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Gordonton, NC:$6,002/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Gordonton, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gordonton 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
Gordonton, NC$3,127/mo$3,085/mo+1.3%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gordonton, NC
2024 average cost:$3,127/mo
2023 average cost:$3,085/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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 Gordonton

Recent reviews for independent living in Gordonton

Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living in Chapel Hill, NC

4.5
What sticks out most about Azalea Estates is the great atmosphere, the residents seem very affluent and friendly. The value for the money is exceptional. My mom has been socializing and occupied and very happy there.

Holiday Cedar Ridge in Burlington, NC

4.6
This is a great place to live. Lots of concern for the residents. Only complaints I hear is about the food.... it it is difficult I guess to cook for 100 + people in todays economy. Apartment sizes and amenities offered are good.

Holiday Durham Regent

4.0
Staff is excellent, very accommodating. Activities are very good. Very pleased with the food and dining room. Comments on the building and room - elevator has been out of order too much and requests to have issues with the room fixed have not happened in a timely fashion.

Gordonton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gordonton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gordonton, 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 Gordonton 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 Gordonton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gordonton 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 Gordonton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gordonton 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 Gordonton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.4%
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