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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Jacktown, NC

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The cost of independent living in Jacktown is about $3,447 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 852 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, 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
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Jacktown, NC

The average cost of senior living in Jacktown is $3,447 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Casar, NC with an average of $2,725 per month.

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

Jacktown, NC
$3,447/mo
$3,344/mo

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

Jacktown, NC
$3,447/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

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

$4,960/mo
Independent Living
$3,447/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,205/mo
Studio
$4,723/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,130/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,112/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Senior living costs in Jacktown 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: Jacktown, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJacktown, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,447/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$3,499/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$4,960/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Jacktown, NC:$3,447/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Jacktown, NC:$3,499/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Jacktown, NC:$4,960/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Jacktown, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Jacktown 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Jacktown, NC$3,752/mo$3,546/mo+5.8%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Jacktown, NC
2024 average cost:$3,752/mo
2023 average cost:$3,546/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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 Jacktown

Recent reviews for independent living in Jacktown

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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Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the warm and inviting environment at their community, with residents being described as one big family. At LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, the staff goes above and beyond to make families feel welcome and appreciated. Residents of Brookdale Hendersonville East enjoy the ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Residents find joy in the variety of activities offered at their communities. For instance, at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, the activity program is tailored to residents' interests and needs, with options ranging from movie nights to book clubs and Bible studies. Harmony's residents engage in ...
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Accommodating and helpful staff. Reviews consistently highlight the compassionate and supportive nature of staff members. At Solista Hickory by Cogir, the admin team helped make special accommodations for new residents and their families during the move-in process. The staff at Heritage Hills Senior Living continue to provi ...
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Affordable prices with good value. Several residents express satisfaction with the cost and the value they receive at their communities. For example, Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn offers affordable prices for a gracious living experience, while Carolina Care Retirement Community is a great value for the included features and ...
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Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Numerous reviews emphasize the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. Residents at Brookdale Hendersonville East appreciate the well-maintained grounds and the clean and orderly facilities. At Solista Hickory by Cogir, the new remodels and renovations ensure a modern and attractive livin ...
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Wide range of care options and flexibility. From independent living to assisted living and memory care, communities offer a range of care options to accommodate various needs. At Bella Vista, residents appreciate the flexibility to choose the level of care that suits their loved one's needs, ensuring a comfortable and personalized livin ...
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Jacktown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jacktown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jacktown, 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 Jacktown 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 Jacktown 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
12.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jacktown 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 Jacktown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jacktown 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 Jacktown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jacktown, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Julian Woods Retirement, LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Solista Hickory by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jacktown, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Jacktown, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Jacktown, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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