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The cost of independent living in Long Shoals is about $3,435 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 61 options. Read 1307 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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Chandler Place is a really nice facility and everyone here was so friendly, staff and residents. My mom really enjoyed her experience and had made many friends, but unfortunately it just got too expensive.
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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.
More Care, More FreedomAnyone can move into a traditional senior living home, but why should you settle for the basics when you can have the best? Nestled on some of the most beautiful grounds in South Carolina, you can spend your morning strolling through storybook gardens and fragrant...
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I'm very happy with Ambient at Austin Village. The facility is very clean. It's brand new. The tenants are very nice and friendly, and they all look out for each other. The setting is lovely - it backs...
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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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I was living alone and finding activities to participate in and people to do it with was a chore therefore I did little outside of family. Trinity Oaks opened a whole new way of living and enjoying and...
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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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Summit Hills has been wonderful! They are a very sweet community and the freedom they give my parents and the assurance of them being well taken care of is priceless. They have welcomed our whole family and...
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.
Summit Hills is a luxury continuing care retirement community in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Located on 50 acres and just minutes from downtown Spartanburg, our private gated community offers a lifestyle that is second to none. Members enjoy beautiful accommodations, industry-leading Care...
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The care services were good, but we had to pull out our loved one because he was more then what they could handle, but overall they did everything they could to care for him. They could of used just a little...
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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.
Welcome to The Inverness at Spartanburg, where our goal is to give you more time to pursue those activities you love. We are conveniently located in the beautiful rural area of Spartanburg, SC. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed and the ambience embraces the uniqueness of the local culture. The...
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The facility has been renovated recently. It is now bright and inviting. The staff are friendly and helpful. There are a lot of activities for the residents to participate in.
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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.
In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains — just a couple miles from Hickory Lake — is Solista Hickory by Cogir This stunning, craftsman-style community is located on a quaint wooded campus that is perfect for outdoor lovers. Take your pup for a walk, venture off to one of the nearby golf...
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Excellent staff. Both [name removed] and [name removed] have went above and beyond to take care of my mom! Room sizes - They are average. They have completed a lot of upgrades over the last year.
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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 a picturesque woodland setting in a quiet suburban neighborhood is Solista Charlotte by Cogir. This multi-story community provides residents with a homelike atmosphere where they can focus on the things that truly matter. Thoughtful independent living services are provided by dedicated...
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My mom and I needed in home help after she fell and broke her shoulder. This was our first time with using an in home facility and we could not have been more pleased. We had an awesome caretaker and never...
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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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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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...
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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
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
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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.
The Village on Morehead has ushered in sophisticated retirement living in the Queen City. Surrounded by the heritage neighborhoods of Eastover, Myers Park and Dilworth – its impeccable finishes, Aspenwood service detail, dining and resort-style amenities make it the premier address. Impressive,...
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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: 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
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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
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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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My father was in the healthcare side; they have a very good staff and the facilities are nice, it's just not set up for someone who's trying to leave. Their lobbies and common areas are located where the...
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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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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[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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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.
Making the transition to retirement apartment living is easy at Brian Center Retirement Apartments. Our helpful staff is here to assist you with all the details of your move. Whether it's sorting through financial details or carrying boxes into your new apartment; you can count on us to help you...
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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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.
If you are retired from work, but not from life, consider Carolina Village in Rock Hill, South Carolina. As a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rock Hill is a growing, thriving community. The spacious Carolina Village campus provides a country setting on the outskirts of this bustling...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Long Shoals, NC

The average cost of senior living in Long Shoals is $3,435 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newton, NC with an average of $3,354 per month.

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

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

Long Shoals, NC
$3,435/mo
U.S. national average
$4,151/mo

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

$4,894/mo
Independent Living
$3,435/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,211/mo
Studio
$4,552/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,799/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,936/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,352/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Long Shoals over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Long Shoals

Recent reviews for independent living in Long Shoals

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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Summit Hills in Spartanburg, SC

4.7
I chose Summit Hills because it was a smaller community in size and the staff are very close with the residents. I am in a cottage and the one that I chose is a good size. Overall I am quite happy. My one concern is the activities have been reduced due to covid, so I am looking forward to them ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn in Spartanburg, SC

4.6
I am having to work hard, but I am having fun! I have made great progress in a short time. The staff here is wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. A+

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Several reviews mention the friendliness and warmth of the staff at various communities, making residents and families feel welcome. For example, at Holiday Willow Grove, the staff greeted residents and visitors by name, creating a welcoming atmosphere. At Solista Charlotte by Cogir, the sta ...
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Variety of activities. Communities offer a range of activities to encourage socialization and keep residents engaged. At Holiday Willow Grove, residents had access to various activities such as Bingo, games, and movie nights. Solista Charlotte by Cogir also mentioned occasional outings for residents to explore the ...
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Good communication between staff and families. Clear and effective communication between staff and families is essential for ensuring care needs are being met. At Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, frequent meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually, helped families stay informed and involved in thei ...
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Thoughtful accommodations for independent living. Communities cater to the unique needs of independent living residents, providing ample privacy and autonomy while still offering support when required. At Providence Meadows, residents appreciated having their own space to maintain their independence while still benefiting from available care ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Terrabella Lake Norman, while the food could use improvement, the chef was open to meetings with residents to discuss their preferences and make adjustments. At Arbor Ridge at Huntersville, resid ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Clean, well-maintained facilities and grounds are a priority for many residents and their families. At Shads Landing, the community was praised for its cleanliness and welcoming environment, while The Dorchester South highlighted the safety and security features of their loved one's communit ...
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Long Shoals independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Long Shoals independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Long Shoals, 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 Shoals 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 Shoals 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
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No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in Long Shoals 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 Shoals communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.4%
Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Long Shoals 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 Shoals offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
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46.6%
Dances
Dances
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32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Serene Haven, Chandler Place Independent Living and Greenway Square Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Long Shoals, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 61 independent living facilities near Long Shoals, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Long Shoals, North Carolina is Holiday Crescent Heights. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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