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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Jacktown, NC

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Carolina is $3,534, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Jacktown area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Last Updated: 7/24/26
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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
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.
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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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They provided excellent care to my grandmother for over 5 years. Grateful to all the staff. They accommodated food requests and even care suggestions to bring her recliner out to the hallway so we could be...
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.
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Cost of independent living in Jacktown, NC

The average cost of senior living in North Carolina is $3,534 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in North Carolina vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeNorth CarolinaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,534/mo$3,520/mo0.4% above national median
Assisted Living$6,196/mo$5,830/mo6.3% above national median
Memory Care$7,410/mo$6,999/mo5.9% above national median
Independent Living
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:0.4% above national median
Assisted Living
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.3% above national median
Memory Care
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.9% above national median
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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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Henderson Care Center in Forest City, NC

4.5
I just moved my parents into the Villas which is independent living. Before the move, the admin were great about adding accommodations my parents requested, so they were in place when they arrived. We had a lot of donations as we unpacked and decided what to keep and they helped us take care of ...
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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, Aventine at Skylyn offers affordable prices for a gracious living experience, while Carolina Care Retirement Community is a great value for the included features and services, suc ...
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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.
Jacktown, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10.3%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.8%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
11.4%
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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.
Jacktown, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
17.6%
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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
37.9%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.5%
47.5%
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