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The cost of independent living in Penelope is about $3,454 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 472 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: 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.
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, 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.
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
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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.
Nestled in the North Carolina foothills lies Parkwood Place, an Independent Living Community that encourages its residents to live retirement on their terms. Parkwood Place is located in a lovely wooded space in the town of Elkin. Our grounds are perfectly manicured, and residents have access to...
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 Penelope, NC

The average cost of senior living in Penelope is $3,454 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Casar, NC with an average of $2,725 per month.

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

Penelope, NC
$3,454/mo
$3,441/mo
$3,628/mo

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

Penelope, NC
$3,454/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

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

$5,004/mo
Independent Living
$3,454/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,476/mo
Studio
$4,914/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,155/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,925/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Senior living costs in Penelope 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: Penelope, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenelope, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,454/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$3,661/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$5,004/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Penelope, NC:$3,454/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Penelope, NC:$3,661/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Penelope, NC:$5,004/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
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Independent living costs in Penelope, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Penelope 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
Penelope, NC$3,619/mo$3,469/mo+4.3%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Penelope, NC
2024 average cost:$3,619/mo
2023 average cost:$3,469/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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 Penelope

Recent reviews for independent living in Penelope

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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MerryWood on Park in Charlotte, NC

4.9
Merrywood on Park is a great place. The apartments are spacious and clean. The staff is very responsive to all issues. Everyone is super friendly and helpful—employees and fellow residents. My dad enjoys happy hour every evening. He is able to have his cat there with him. They even screened in ...
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Serene Haven in Spindale, NC

5.0
I am amazed that we have something like this in Spindale. My Mom just moved in and she loves it! It was the beautiful and elegant apartment that made her want to move in, but now it’s the food and friends she loves the most. Thank you Serene Haven for all you do! I am so thankful for you!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members across different communities like Solista Hickory by Cogir, MerryWood on Park, and Shads Landing, who go above and beyond to support residents and their families.
Wide range of activities. Communities like Henderson Care Center, Oak Park Retirement, and Arbor Ridge at Huntersville offer an array of social activities, keeping residents engaged and active, with entertainment, games, and educational programs tailored to residents' interests.
Modern and clean facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of various facilities, including Solista Hickory by Cogir, Shads Landing, and Trevi Vibrant Senior Living, with updated interiors, well-maintained outdoor spaces, and regularly renovated common areas.
Customized care plans. At MerryWood on Park, Arbor Ridge at Huntersville, and Oak Park Retirement, staff work closely with residents and their families to create personalized care plans that cater to individual needs, ensuring a comfortable and supportive living experience.
Delicious and diverse dining options. Several reviews highlight the quality and variety of dining experiences offered at communities like Carolina Care Retirement Community, Shads Landing, and MerryWood on Park, featuring gourmet meals, accommodating dietary restrictions, and diverse menu choices.
Small-scale communities for personal connections. Many residents appreciation for the tight-knit and welcoming atmosphere at smaller communities, such as MerryWood on Park, Arbor Ridge at Huntersville, and MerryWood on Park, where building genuine friendships with neighbors and staff is a priority.
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Penelope independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penelope independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penelope, 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 Penelope 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 Penelope partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penelope, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Penelope 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 Penelope communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penelope 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 Penelope offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penelope, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Solista Hickory by Cogir, Trevi Vibrant Senior Living and Serene Haven are the top-rated independent living facilities near Penelope, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near Penelope, North Carolina. See the full list.
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