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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mar Mac, NC

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The cost of independent living in Mar Mac is about $4,323 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 408 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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99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.8
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80 reviews
9.8
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80 reviews
5 star
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5 for all! It's been fantastic for my parent. The best part is the very professional staff in the office and at the front desk. The place is always clean, without weird odors and excuses. It's simply well...
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.
Atria Oakridge offers residents a lively social atmosphere while taking care of the housekeeping, cooking, and even transportation. Whether escaping with a good book on our patio or cheering on your favorite team in our sports lounge, your time is truly yours. We offer educational and cultural...
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9.8
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28 reviews
9.8
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28 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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They have friendly people and staff. They are caring - I was in the hospital twice and I was told I was missed. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
The Willows at Raleigh offers high-quality independent living and access to assisted living services through licensed providers in Raleigh, North Carolina. Located in the heart of the South, our community exudes southern hospitality, capturing the warmth and friendliness of our city.
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9.7
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37 reviews
9.7
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37 reviews
5 star
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My 97-year-old widowed mother has found such a wonderful home at Waltonwood. We looked at several independent living communities; none can compare to the warmth, care, and sense of community here. From the...
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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9.3
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72 reviews
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72 reviews
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Friendly staff and committed. It is a clean facility and we would recommend Jordan Oaks to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Jordan Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the majestic beauty of the North Carolina countryside, you'll be delighted by your decision to move in with us at Jordan Oaks. The air is pure, the winters are mild and Cary has been ranked the...
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55 Floor plans available
9.1
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80 reviews
9.1
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80 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about the community is the friendly staff. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale North Raleigh to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Our exceptional senior care community offers independent living services for seniors in Raleigh, N.C., which is renowned for its high quality of life. With pet-friendly apartments designed to feel and function like home, a jam-packed activities calendar and upscale conveniences, our community is...
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8.1
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45 reviews
8.1
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45 reviews
5 star
48%
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3 star
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What we like the most about the community is that there are always things going on. Yes we would recommend Waltonwood - Cary to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxurious Senior Living which redefines retirement living! At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to...
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7.9
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11 reviews
7.9
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11 reviews
5 star
55%
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3 star
9%
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9%
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[name removed], my MIL, did NOT want to leave her home, but after a short adjustment period she really felt loved and cared for there. It felt like extended family. They brought other residents in to meet...
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.
Parkwood Village and The Landing is where luxury and small town charm meet. It is located in the heart of Wilson, North Carolina. From a caring, dedicated support team to a broad range of services and amenities, Parkwood Village and The Landing provide you with the lifestyle you want and a place...
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44 Floor plans available
7.5
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15 reviews
7.5
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15 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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We were promised a daily breakfast when we signed the lease, but it soon evolved into a weekly affair. The activities is perhaps the most attractive part of the experience. We had quality entertainment on a...
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.
Under construction, opening Early 2020- Welcome to Overture Centennial, a place to rediscover yourself (and your retirement), in the comfort of a community designed with you in mind. We give you the means to live an active and fulfilled life; you create the experience. With access to an abundance...
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I have lived here for 3 1/2 years and have loved it since day one. The residents and associates are both caring and supportive. There are plenty of activities to keep us busy and entertained: theme...
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.
Your next chapter awaits at Cardinal East. We are bringing brand-new senior living residences to an already thriving community campus at The Cardinal at North Hills. Life at The Cardinal at North Hills takes contemporary senior living to a new level and delights the senses with 5-star everything....
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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.
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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.
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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.
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44 Photos available
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.
Autumn Summers is a 55+ leisure living community with a mission to engage, enrich, and nurture the health and spirits of the active seniors in our care.Our essence in précis is to establish private retirement villages providing an integrated network of concierge, security and well-being services...
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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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Change is HARD!! It was difficult leaving our lovely home after 46 years. In short — it was the best decision we ever made and we could not be happier! Life simply does not get any easier as the years go...
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: 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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My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...
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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I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle. The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of...
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.
Welcome to a quaint little community of friends and neighbors tucked neatly at the edge of one of the loveliest of America's historic towns. Tarboro, North Carolina, settled centuries ago, hasn't lost a bit of its original charm. Main Street, with its village shops, town square and stately homes,...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Mar Mac, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mar Mac is $4,323 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Snow Hill, NC with an average of $2,851 per month.

Independent living costs in Mar Mac, NC, vs. nearby cities

Mar Mac, NC
$4,323/mo
$4,119/mo

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

Mar Mac, NC
$4,323/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Mar Mac, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,249/mo
Independent Living
$4,323/mo

Independent living costs in Mar Mac, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,600/mo
Studio
$4,800/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,974/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,521/mo

Senior living costs in Mar Mac 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: Mar Mac, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMar Mac, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,323/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$3,500/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,249/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Mar Mac, NC:$4,323/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Mar Mac, NC:$3,500/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Mar Mac, NC:$5,249/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Mar Mac, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mar Mac 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
Mar Mac, NC$3,835/mo$3,505/mo+9.4%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Mar Mac, NC
2024 average cost:$3,835/mo
2023 average cost:$3,505/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
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 Mar Mac

Recent reviews for independent living in Mar Mac

Cypress Glen in Greenville, NC

5.0
I'd like to thank the Cypress Glen Community (staff and residents) who have made my mother's first year there so special! Relocating to her new home in Greenville (especially during a pandemic) one year ago went very well. Our family (including Mom) have been pleased with the care she's received ...
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Barclay House of Tarboro

4.6
Very happy living at The Fountains at the Albemarle. All residents are very friendly at The Albemarle. Food could improve sometimes. The staff at The Fountains at The Albemarle are very friendly and courteous.

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
The staff was very easy to work with, very sensitive to our needs and very helpful with all the things I may not realize I would need. Communication was excellent and my texts and calls during the process were always answered promptly. It was a difficult move at the time, but now my parents are ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents and staff at multiple communities, including Waltonwood Lake Boone, Atria Oakridge, and Barclay House of Tarboro, speak highly of the friendly and welcoming atmosphere that makes their new homes feel like family. Many residents have made new friends and feel a strong sense of com ...
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Delicious and accommodating dining experiences. The dining experiences at various communities, including Waltonwood Lake Boone, Waltonwood - Cary, and Jordan Oaks, are a highlight for residents. Meals are described as delicious and the chefs are accommodating to individual dietary needs and preferences.
Quality care and support for health needs. Several communities, such as Jordan Oaks and Atria Oakridge, offer on-site therapy and health care services, providing peace of mind for residents and their families. The staff are praised for their attentiveness and care.
Variety of stimulating activities. Residents at communities like Atria Oakridge, Waltonwood Lake Boone, and Cypress Glen enjoy a wide range of activities tailored to their interests. From swimming and gardening to art classes and movie nights, there's something for everyone.
Spacious and thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews at Atria Oakridge, Parkwood Village and The Landing, and Brookdale North Raleigh emphasize the importance of having spacious and well-designed living spaces, allowing residents to feel comfortable and independent.
Committed and caring staff. Staff at communities like Waltonwood Lake Boone, Jordan Oaks, and Atria Oakridge are commended for their kindness, dedication, and attentiveness to residents' needs. Many residents have formed close relationships with the staff and appreciate their support.
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Mar Mac independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mar Mac independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mar Mac, 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 Mar Mac 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 Mar Mac 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
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mar Mac 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 Mar Mac communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mar Mac 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 Mar Mac offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
45%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Oakridge, The Willows at Raleigh and Waltonwood Lake Boone are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mar Mac, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 23 independent living facilities near Mar Mac, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mar Mac, North Carolina are Atria Oakridge and Waltonwood Lake Boone. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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