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The cost of independent living in Oakdale is about $3,755 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 159 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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Photo of Trevi Vibrant Senior Living
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Trevi Senior Living has been an outstanding choice for my dad. The staff is truly great—professional, caring, and incredibly attentive to his needs. The food is excellent, and the Physical Therapy team...
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.
Trevi Vibrant Senior Living is a brand new, all-inclusive independent living community located in Northeast Charlotte. Amenities include exercise and fitness facilities, a Pickleball court, library, and beautiful chapel. Flowing from the amenity spaces are two outdoor courtyards that provide...
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The staff (with the exception of maintenance) is phenomenal, so kind and very helpful. The maintenance is definitely an issue. My mother has had a couple of issues inside her apartment and filed work orders....
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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Photo of MerryWood on Park
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They are very attentive to the clients needs. I would make sure they know whether their parent/patient needs Independent or Assisted Living. Apartments have a range of sizes per price-point...Some Cool...
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.
Located in the heart of Charlotte, Myers Park and Dilworth neighborhoods.
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Overall, we've been pretty happy. Some inconsistent staffing issues (chefs, care helpers with Better at Home) here and there. I would recommend to others
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.
Shads Landing provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built upon ten-acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with a large pond at the center, Shads Landing offers you all the convenience of Charlotte with a lovely park-like setting to call their own. Yet we're...
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The staff is pleasant, pleasant, knowledgeable, returned our calls, professional demeanor, well spoken. We expect more activities when the apartments are more fully booked. The food is fantastic. The dining...
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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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 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
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: 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
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, 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.
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Cost of independent living in Oakdale, NC

The average cost of senior living in Oakdale is $3,755 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harrisburg, NC with an average of $3,325 per month.

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

Oakdale, NC
$3,755/mo

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

Oakdale, NC
$3,755/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$5,180/mo
Independent Living
$3,755/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,900/mo
Studio
$5,438/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,270/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,415/mo

Senior living costs in Oakdale 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: Oakdale, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakdale, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,755/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,826/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,180/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Oakdale, NC:$3,755/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Oakdale, NC:$4,826/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Oakdale, NC:$5,180/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Oakdale, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Oakdale 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
Oakdale, NC$3,764/mo$3,616/mo+4.1%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Oakdale, NC
2024 average cost:$3,764/mo
2023 average cost:$3,616/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Oakdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Oakdale

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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The Manor in Pineville, NC

5.0
We just moved the end of July and have found all the staff to be very friendly and very helpful. It’s been nice to be able to walk outdoors into the courtyard. We feel it is a safe environment.

The Dorchester North in Pineville, NC

5.0
From the tour to move-in, a totally positive experience for my 85-year-old parents. VERY friendly residents, lots of activities, beautiful and spacious apartments, the biggest in Charlotte for an independent living place! My parents are VERY happy here and say they are 'too busy'!

Oakdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakdale, 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 Oakdale 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 Oakdale 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
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakdale 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 Oakdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakdale 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 Oakdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trevi Vibrant Senior Living, Arbor Ridge at Huntersville and MerryWood on Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakdale, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Oakdale, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Oakdale, North Carolina is Holiday Crescent Heights. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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