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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Long Island, NC

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The cost of independent living in Long Island is about $3,500 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 67 options. Read 1399 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: 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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My parents lived here and owned a villa. The only reason we had to leave was because they maxed out on the care that they were able to provide to them. I think that going in here, the evaluation of care...
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.
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
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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: 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.
Nestled in the North Carolina foothills lies Parkwood Place, an Independent Living Community that encourages its residents to live retirement on their terms. Parkwood Place is located in a lovely wooded space in the town of Elkin. Our grounds are perfectly manicured, and residents have access to...
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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[name removed] was kind, courteous, and extremely helpful in solving my problem with signing in to visit my mother. I was very unsure of how to do it and he straightened it out in seconds, I so appreciate...
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.
Designed to meet the needs of residents 55 years of age and older under a rental plan that affords a unique 'freedom and choice' approach for your service package. The Dorchester offers you the opportunity to design your own residency plan. Along with our basic rental, residents can supplement...
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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
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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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Cost of independent living in Long Island, NC

The average cost of senior living in Long Island is $3,500 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Landis, NC with an average of $3,191 per month.

Independent living costs in Long Island, NC, vs. nearby cities

Long Island, NC
$3,500/mo
$3,522/mo

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

Long Island, NC
$3,500/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Long Island, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,439/mo
Independent Living
$3,500/mo

Independent living costs in Long Island, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,975/mo
Studio
$4,802/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,282/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,727/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,528/mo

Senior living costs in Long Island 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: Long Island, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLong Island, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,500/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$4,203/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,439/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Long Island, NC:$3,500/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Long Island, NC:$4,203/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Long Island, NC:$5,439/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Long Island, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Long Island 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
Long Island, NC$3,419/mo$3,231/mo+5.8%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Long Island, NC
2024 average cost:$3,419/mo
2023 average cost:$3,231/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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Long Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Long Island

The Dorchester South in Pineville, NC

4.5
The food options, the activities and the safety the community provides is something we likes most about The Dorchester South community. For activities they have different outings every week as well as party and get togethers. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend the community to ...
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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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The Manor in Pineville, NC

5.0
We just moved the end of July and have found all the staff to be very friendly and very helpful. It’s been nice to be able to walk outdoors into the courtyard. We feel it is a safe environment.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Numerous reviews praise the kindness and dedication of the staff members at various communities. For instance, at Holiday Willow Grove, the residents express deep appreciation for the attentiveness and friendliness of the staff, who accommodate individual needs and make residents feel at home. ...
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Varied and delightful dining experiences. Several communities offer tasty and diverse meal options, resulting in positive reviews from residents. At Solista Charlotte by Cogir, the chef caters to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, making mealtimes an enjoyable experience. Many residents at Creekside Terrace enjoy the o ...
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Helpful and communicative staff. Clear and effective communication between staff and families is essential for ensuring loved ones receive proper care. At Brookdale Charlotte East, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. Similarly, staff at Greenw ...
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Engaging activities to foster socialization. A wide range of activities catering to various interests keeps residents engaged and active. For example, at Holiday Willow Grove, residents participate in activities such as bingo, movies, and gardening classes, which help them build connections with one another and enjoy a more fulfilling so ...
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Thoroughly maintained living spaces. Residents appreciate clean and well-maintained living environments at their communities. At MerryWood on Park, the MerryWood on Park facility ensures that both the private rooms and communal areas are kept spotless, providing a pleasant and comfortable living experience. Similarly, at Holiday ...
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Resident-focused care plans. Customized care plans tailored to individual resident needs help ensure their overall well-being. At Providence Meadows, staff members work closely with families to understand their loved ones' unique circumstances and create care plans that address their specific requirements, making for a mo ...
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Long Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Long Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Long Island, 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 Long Island 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 Long Island 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
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Long Island 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 Long Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Long Island, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Long Island 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 Long Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Long Island, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
55%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
38.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
46.4%
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