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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 Marion 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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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.
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.
Photo of Asbury Place of Johnson City
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
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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Cost of independent living in Marion, 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

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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 Mcdowell County

Recent reviews for independent living in Mcdowell County

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

Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the warm and inviting environment at various communities, with residents and staff forming close-knit communities. For example, at LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, the Laurelhurst community is described as 'one big family', and residents often comment on the high level ...
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Wide range of activities. Residents find enjoyment in the diverse range of activities offered at several communities, such as Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, where opportunities include book groups, movies, singing, and even Bible studies. The staff at these communities cater to the unique interests of residents, ensurin ...
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Quality meals and dining experiences. The food and dining experiences at many communities receive praise from residents. At Solista Hickory by Cogir, new residents are pleasantly surprised by the food's quality, while at Brookdale Hendersonville East, the staff go above and beyond to accommodate dietary preferences and restricti ...
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Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. Communities with clean and up-to-date facilities, such as Carolina Care Retirement Community and Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, are frequently mentioned in reviews for their immaculate living spaces and beautifully maintained grounds. The sense of pride and care taken in maintaining the commu ...
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Engaged and helpful staff. Staff members at various communities, including Heritage Hills Senior Living and Solista Hickory by Cogir, are commended for their dedication and support. Residents appreciate being treated with respect and kindness, and value the staff's responsiveness to their needs and concerns.
Pet-friendly policies. Pet-friendly policies at communities like LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Ardenwoods bring joy and companionship to many residents. The ability to keep their beloved pets with them adds to the comfort and ease of the transition to community living.
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Mcdowell County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mcdowell County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mcdowell County, 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 Mcdowell County 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 Mcdowell County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mcdowell County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Mcdowell County 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 Mcdowell County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mcdowell County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mcdowell County 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 Mcdowell County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mcdowell County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.1%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
25%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.4%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
47.5%
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Julian Woods Retirement, Solista Hickory by Cogir and Serene Haven are the top-rated independent living facilities near Marion, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 39 independent living facilities near Marion, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Marion, North Carolina are Julian Woods Retirement and Solista Hickory by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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