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The cost of independent living in Iron Station is about $3,903 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 91 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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Iron Station Independent Living Facilities | 91 Reviews

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Last Updated: 12/5/25
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Photo of Arbor Ridge at Huntersville
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The staff (with the exception of maintenance) is phenomenal, so kind and very helpful. The maintenance is definitely an issue. My mother has had a couple of issues inside her apartment and filed work orders....
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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Photo of Carolina Care Retirement Community
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They listen to my Mothers needs and were quick and efficient. Yes, we would definitely recommend Carolina Care Retirement Community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
A Charming Place….Carolina Care Retirement Cottages is located in Cherryville, NC: a small town full of warm hospitality about 40 miles outside of Charlotte, NC city limits. We provide an active, independent, fulfilling home life without the worry of maintenance/repairs, or cooking, through the...
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We were very happy with Terra Bella Lake Norman. Food wasn't good and many chefs were employed during my parents stay. I don't know why. We would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Located just west of downtown Mooresville, TerraBella Lake Norman is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most with a...
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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.
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I have lived at Williams Place Gracious Retirement Living for exactly a year and absolutely love it. The food is excellent; our apartments are cleaned and linens changed weekly; and there's fun things to...
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.
Photo of Openview Retirement Home
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 Iron Station, NC

The average cost of senior living in Iron Station is $3,903 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Conover, NC with an average of $3,301 per month.

Independent living costs in Iron Station, NC, vs. nearby cities

Iron Station, NC
$3,903/mo

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

Iron Station, NC
$3,903/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Iron Station, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,137/mo
Independent Living
$3,903/mo

Independent living costs in Iron Station, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,541/mo
Studio
$6,931/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,903/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Senior living costs in Iron Station 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: Iron Station, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIron Station, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,903/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,075/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,137/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Iron Station, NC:$3,903/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Iron Station, NC:$4,075/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Iron Station, NC:$5,137/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Iron Station, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Iron Station 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
Iron Station, NC$4,328/mo$3,714/mo+16.5%
North Carolina$3,006/mo$2,937/mo+2.4%
National$2,825/mo$2,804/mo+0.7%
Iron Station, NC
2024 average cost:$4,328/mo
2023 average cost:$3,714/mo
Percent change:+16.5%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,006/mo
2023 average cost:$2,937/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,825/mo
2023 average cost:$2,804/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Iron Station

Recent reviews for independent living in Iron Station

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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Arbor Ridge at Huntersville

4.3
The facility is very pretty and the residents are very friendly. The staff is nice and responsive, could have used some information up front when it came to settling my mom in.

Shads Landing in Charlotte, NC

5.0
FIVE on all of them! They were great to work with and treated my Dad so well. He really loved it there. Yes, we would absolutely recommend Shads Landing to other families based on the experience so far.

Iron Station independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Iron Station independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Iron Station, 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 Iron Station 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 Iron Station 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
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Iron Station 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 Iron Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Iron Station 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 Iron Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.4%
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