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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Harper, NC

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The cost of independent living in Harper is about $4,353 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 1297 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
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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.
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: 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.
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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The Carolina's get 5's across the board, we could not ask for any place that, I would move here now if I could. It is independent living but they offer three meals Monday-Friday and on Sunday's you get 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.
Photo of The Templeton of Cary
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, 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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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.
Near Raleigh, NC, we’re changing the way people think about retirement communities. If you thought SearStone was a big dream—you were right. And now it’s an even bigger reality. People have brought the whole community to life. They’re savoring the grilled salmon in formal dining. They’re raising...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Harper, NC

The average cost of senior living in Harper is $4,353 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunn, NC with an average of $3,370 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harper, NC vs. nearby cities

Harper, NC
$4,353/mo
$4,330/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harper, NC vs. the state and national average

Harper, NC
$4,353/mo
U.S. national average
$4,151/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harper vs. other types of senior living

$5,519/mo
Independent Living
$4,353/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Harper, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,750/mo
Studio
$4,343/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,446/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,359/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,900/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Harper over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Harper

Recent reviews for independent living in Harper

Parkwood Village in Wilson, NC

4.4
From the initial visit to move in, everyone has been genuinely nice and friendly. Everyone is and was very welcoming. The landing is a great place to live. The location is a plus. The only downside in my opinion is that every year the rent goes up, which i don’t like because most people who live ...
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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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Woodland Terrace in Cary, NC

4.6
The staff was super helpful and friendly. The facility is very clean. I think it would be helpful if the facility could have some sort of orientation for family members to attend.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff in several communities, such as Stoneridge, Atria Oakridge, and The Lodge at Wake Forest. Families praise the staff for their kindness and quick response to residents' needs.
Variety of activities and social opportunities. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities and social opportunities offered at communities like Waltonwood Lake Boone, Verena at Bedford Falls, and Waltonwood - Cary. These include movie nights, games, arts and crafts, and outings to museums and parks.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Many reviews focus on the high-quality meals and accommodating nature of the dining experiences at communities such as Holiday Gardens at Wakefield, Whispering Pines, and Waltonwood Lake Boone. Residents appreciate the flexibility to cater to dietary restrictions and individual preferences ...
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Thoughtful and attentive care. Reviews for communities like Independence Village of Olde Raleigh, Whispering Pines, and Preston Pointe highlight the thoughtful and attentive care provided by the staff. Families and residents express appreciation for the caregivers' ability to meet their needs and maintain a clean and sa ...
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Community atmosphere and sense of belonging. Residents find joy in the sense of community and belonging they experience in places like The Cambridge at Brier Creek, Atria Oakridge, and Stoneridge. They enjoy forming new friendships and engaging in activities together.
Convenient amenities and services. Several communities, including Waltonwood Lake Boone, Cambridge Village of Apex, and Woodland Terrace, offer convenient amenities and services that cater to residents' needs. These include on-site laundry facilities, transportation, and home health care services.
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Harper independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harper independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harper, 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 Harper 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 Harper 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
18.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.7%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.6%
33.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Harper 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 Harper communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.9%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
57.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harper 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 Harper offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65.8%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.4%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.6%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.4%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.8%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.9%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.5%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
68.4%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
55.3%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
65.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.8%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Gardens at Wakefield, Waltonwood Lake Boone and Atria Oakridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Harper, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 43 independent living facilities near Harper, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Harper, North Carolina are Holiday Gardens at Wakefield, Waltonwood Lake Boone and Atria Oakridge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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