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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Longtown, NC

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The cost of independent living in Longtown is about $3,264 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 42 options. Read 645 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, 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.
60 Givens Gerber Park is pleased to offer an affordable housing option for adults over the age of 55 to enjoy the comforts of home and a community setting within their budget. Choose between spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments where bright light streams through large windows with views of...
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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.
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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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, 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.
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Longtown, NC

The average cost of senior living in Longtown is $3,264 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grandfather, NC with an average of $2,534 per month.

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

Longtown, NC
$3,264/mo
$3,344/mo

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

Longtown, NC
$3,264/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$5,137/mo
Independent Living
$3,264/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,205/mo
Studio
$4,389/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,991/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,864/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,978/mo

Senior living costs in Longtown 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: Longtown, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLongtown, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,264/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,381/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,137/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Longtown, NC:$3,264/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Longtown, NC:$3,381/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Longtown, NC:$5,137/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Longtown, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Longtown 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
Longtown, 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%
Longtown, 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 Longtown

Recent reviews for independent living in Longtown

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

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews from LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, and Solista Hickory by Cogir express that the friendly and open nature of the staff and residents contribute to a welcoming and family like atmosphere at the communities.
Variety of activities and opportunities for engagement. Residents at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Brookdale Hendersonville East, and Bella Vista enjoy the numerous activities offered, such as book clubs, music performances, and outdoor excursions, which help keep them active and socially engaged.
Quality of food and dining experiences. Reviews for Henderson Care Center, Julian Woods Retirement, and Solista Hickory by Cogir mention the high-quality meals and dining experiences, with some residents expressing appreciation for the accommodations made for dietary restrictions.
Well-maintained living spaces and grounds. Reviews from Townview Johnson City, Brookdale Hendersonville East, and Ardenwoods highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including the apartments, common areas, and outdoor spaces.
Attentive and caring staff. Numerous reviews, including those from Henderson Care Center, Heritage Hills Senior Living, and Abundant Christian Living Community, express satisfaction with the dedication and care of the staff, which helps residents feel secure and well-supported.
Pet-friendly policies. Communities like LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Harmony at Reynolds Mountain are praised for their pet-friendly policies, which allow residents to bring their beloved companions along, adding to their sense of comfort and familiarity.
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Longtown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Longtown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Longtown, 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 Longtown 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 Longtown 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
5.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Longtown 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 Longtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Longtown 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 Longtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
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 Longtown, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 42 independent living facilities near Longtown, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Longtown, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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