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The cost of independent living in Gum Springs is about $4,431 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 79 options. Read 2235 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
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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 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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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: 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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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
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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: 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: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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, 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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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 Gum Springs, NC

The average cost of senior living in Gum Springs is $4,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goldston, NC with an average of $2,437 per month.

Independent living costs in Gum Springs, NC, vs. nearby cities

Gum Springs, NC
$4,419/mo
$4,393/mo

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

Gum Springs, NC
$4,419/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

Independent living costs in Gum Springs, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,899/mo
Independent Living
$4,419/mo

Independent living costs in Gum Springs, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,193/mo
Studio
$4,315/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,831/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,719/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,576/mo

Senior living costs in Gum Springs vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gum Springs, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGum Springs, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,419/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$5,126/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$5,899/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Gum Springs, NC:$4,419/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Gum Springs, NC:$5,126/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Gum Springs, NC:$5,899/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
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Independent living costs in Gum Springs, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gum Springs 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
Gum Springs, NC$3,791/mo$3,552/mo+6.7%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gum Springs, NC
2024 average cost:$3,791/mo
2023 average cost:$3,552/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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 Gum Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Gum Springs

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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Magnolia Glen in Raleigh, NC

5.0
My family and I have been very pleased with the care our mother and brother got at MG. Our mother was in independent living and our brother was in assisted living. They would both still be there had it not been for the decline of my mother’s cognitive decline. We had to move her to a facility ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at their community. For example, at Cambridge Village of Apex, residents and families express appreciation for the warm greetings they receive from staff members.
Variety of activities catering to diverse interests. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities. For instance, at Brier Pointe Retirement Community, staff members organize weekly movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more to cater to various interests.
Thoughtful and accommodating meals. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At the Waltonwood Lake Boone, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Engaging social activities. Reviews consistently mention the social activities as a highlight, such as the monthly resident appreciation events at Verena at Bedford Falls and the weekly happy hours with live music at Whispering Pines. These events help residents form new friendships and maintain existing ones.
Accessible and convenient amenities. Communities offering easily accessible amenities, like on-site salons, libraries, and fitness centers, receive positive feedback from residents. For instance, at Holiday Durham Regent, the in-house gym, library, and salon are popular among residents.
Effective communication between families and staff. Frequent and clear communication between families and staff is crucial for ensuring peace of mind and addressing concerns promptly. At Southern Pines, staff members provide regular updates to families about their loved ones.
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Gum Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gum Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gum Springs, 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 Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs 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
11.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
46.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
56.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.4%
46.4%
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