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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Murchisontown, NC

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The cost of independent living in Murchisontown is about $4,368 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 67 options. Read 1664 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.
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: 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.
Photo of The Cypress of Raleigh
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: 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.
Life at Scotia Village Scotia Village provides a lifestyle that allows you to stay engaged, to try new things and continue challenging yourself. The choices of activities are many, and what you choose to do is limited only by your imagination. Enjoy eating in our delectable restaurant style...
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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
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
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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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44 Floor plans available
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.
Wesley Pines is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food and beverage;...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Murchisontown, NC

The average cost of senior living in Murchisontown is $4,368 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goldston, NC with an average of $2,437 per month.

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

Murchisontown, NC
$4,368/mo
$4,384/mo
$4,369/mo

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

Murchisontown, NC
$4,368/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

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

$5,816/mo
Independent Living
$4,368/mo

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

Studio
$4,101/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,786/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,672/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,576/mo

Senior living costs in Murchisontown 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: Murchisontown, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMurchisontown, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,368/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$4,882/mo$4,436/mo$4,781/mo
Memory Care$5,816/mo$5,307/mo$5,538/mo
Independent Living
Murchisontown, NC:$4,368/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Murchisontown, NC:$4,882/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Memory Care
Murchisontown, NC:$5,816/mo
North Carolina:$5,307/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
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Independent living costs in Murchisontown, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Murchisontown 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Murchisontown, NC$3,852/mo$3,544/mo+8.7%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Murchisontown, NC
2024 average cost:$3,852/mo
2023 average cost:$3,544/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
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 Murchisontown

Recent reviews for independent living in Murchisontown

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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Magnolia Glen in Raleigh, NC

5.0
My family and I have been very pleased with the care our mother and brother got at MG. Our mother was in independent living and our brother was in assisted living. They would both still be there had it not been for the decline of my mother’s cognitive decline. We had to move her to a facility ...
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Woodland Terrace in Cary, NC

4.6
The staff was super helpful and friendly. The facility is very clean. I think it would be helpful if the facility could have some sort of orientation for family members to attend.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff and residents in various communities. For example, at Waltonwood Lake Boone, my mother has made many friends and feels like part of a big family. Residents often invite each other to events and activities, creating a sense of ...
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Variety of activities and social opportunities. Several communities offer a wide range of activities and social opportunities for residents. At Independence Village of Olde Raleigh Sky Active Living, my loved one enjoys participating in activities like bingo, movie nights, and exercise classes. The events calendar is always filled with enga ...
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Delicious and customizable meals. Many residents express appreciation for the delicious and customizable meal options at their communities. At Atria Oakridge, the chef accommodates individual dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Throughout the reviews, cleanliness and maintenance stand out as important factors in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Whispering Pines, Whispering Pines gets all 5 stars for the cleanliness and upkeep of both private apartments and common areas.
Access to on-site health care services. Residents appreciate the convenience of having on-site health care services available to them. At Atria Oakridge, Atria Oakridge offers on-site services through Always Best Care, allowing residents to age in place and receive care as needed.
Flexible move-in options and accommodations. Communities provide flexible move-in options and accommodations, making the transition to independent living as smooth as possible. For example, at Atria Oakridge, the sales representative went above and beyond to help a resident with OCD feel comfortable during the move-in process.
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Murchisontown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Murchisontown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Murchisontown, 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 Murchisontown 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 Murchisontown 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
15.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Murchisontown 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 Murchisontown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Murchisontown 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 Murchisontown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
44.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brier Pointe Retirement Community, Atria Cary and Atria Oakridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Murchisontown, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 67 independent living facilities near Murchisontown, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Murchisontown, North Carolina are Atria Oakridge, Waltonwood Lake Boone and Independence Village of Olde Raleigh Sky Active Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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