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The cost of independent living in Grimshawes is about $3,569 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 45 options. Read 897 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, 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
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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.
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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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.
If you are looking for a retirement home for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment. Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent living at our...
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.
If you are looking for the perfect place to retire for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment.Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent...
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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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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My dad has been here only for a few months but he is thriving in this environment. The facilities, the staff, the food are just a few of the outstanding qualities. We are very happy with his new home!
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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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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, 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.
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
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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: 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.
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...
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I have been here 5 1/2 months and I like it here. A couple of comments: 1. When contribution flex dollars to the employee appreciation fund, make a dollar for dollar, not a .30 on a dollar. 2. Have a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Grimshawes, NC

The average cost of senior living in Grimshawes is $3,569 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hayesville, NC with an average of $2,688 per month.

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

Grimshawes, NC
$3,569/mo
$3,373/mo

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

Grimshawes, NC
$3,569/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

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

$5,067/mo
Independent Living
$3,569/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,641/mo
Studio
$4,091/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,317/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,153/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,588/mo

Senior living costs in Grimshawes 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: Grimshawes, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrimshawes, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,569/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$3,171/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,067/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Grimshawes, NC:$3,569/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Grimshawes, NC:$3,171/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Grimshawes, NC:$5,067/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Grimshawes, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Grimshawes 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
Grimshawes, NC$4,049/mo$3,845/mo+5.3%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Grimshawes, NC
2024 average cost:$4,049/mo
2023 average cost:$3,845/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,600/mo
2023 average cost:$3,416/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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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 Grimshawes

Recent reviews for independent living in Grimshawes

Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

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I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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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.

Sylvara at Anderson

4.9
I would rate everything for Brookdale Anderson at a five, except for the cleanliness. I would give that a four. We cleaned it before we moved Mom in. The staff is really nice.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews mention the exceptional care and attention of the staff in various communities. At Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community, Maple Brook Terrace, families express their appreciation for the genuine interest in their loved ones, while at The Legacy of Anderson, The Legacy, th ...
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Varied activity offerings. Activities are a popular aspect of senior living communities, and many reviews highlight the wide range of options available. For instance, at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Harmony, residents can participate in everything from book clubs and Bible studies to gardening and meditation sessions. ...
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Spacious and well-appointed apartments. Reviews praise the comfortable and roomy apartments in different communities, such as Heritage Hills Senior Living, Heritage Hills, where residents can enjoy their own houses, and Haywood Estates by Barclay House, Holiday Haywood Estates, where residents have lovely, spacious apartments. Rev ...
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Excellent dining experiences. Quality meals are a crucial factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Communities like Merrill Gardens at Greenville, New, and TerraBella Greenville, TerraBella Greenville, receive positive feedback for their dining services, with delicious and varied menus that cater t ...
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Engaging social environments. Connecting with others and building friendships is essential for many seniors. Communities like Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Harmony, foster a sense of community, with residents engaging in activities together, and Heritage Hills Senior Living, Heritage Hills, offering welcoming and creativ ...
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Attentive management. Clear communication between residents, families, and community management is a crucial component of a successful senior living experience. At Belvedere Commons of Seneca, Belvedere, the staff's attentiveness and responsiveness are consistently praised, while Brookdale Hendersonville East, Br ...
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Grimshawes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grimshawes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grimshawes, 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 Grimshawes 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 Grimshawes 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
9.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Grimshawes 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 Grimshawes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grimshawes 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 Grimshawes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
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Julian Woods Retirement, Haywood Estates by Barclay House and Merrill Gardens at Greenville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Grimshawes, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 45 independent living facilities near Grimshawes, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Grimshawes, North Carolina are Summit Place and Belvedere Commons of Seneca. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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