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The cost of independent living in Penland is about $3,236 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 639 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Black Mountain, Marion and Burnsville.

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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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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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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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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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Penland, NC

The average cost of senior living in Penland is $3,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blowing Rock, NC with an average of $2,475 per month.

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

Penland, NC
$3,236/mo

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

Penland, NC
$3,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$5,224/mo
Independent Living
$3,236/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,332/mo
Studio
$4,106/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,991/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,085/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Penland 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: Penland, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenland, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,236/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,365/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,224/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Penland, NC:$3,236/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Penland, NC:$4,365/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Penland, NC:$5,224/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Penland, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Penland 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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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Penland, NC$3,778/mo$3,546/mo+6.6%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Penland, NC
2024 average cost:$3,778/mo
2023 average cost:$3,546/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,600/mo
2023 average cost:$3,416/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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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 Penland

Recent reviews for independent living in Penland

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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Heritage Hills Senior Living in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.

Bella Vista in Asheville, NC

4.3
I think that I would recommend Bella Vista to others. My mom's biggest complaints are about the food and how long they have to sit for the meals, but she does like all of the activities that they have for the residents.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and engaging nature of the staff at various communities, such as Solista Hickory by Cogir, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, who make new residents and their families feel at home.
Variety of activities for residents. Residents at communities like Henderson Care Center, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, and Bella Vista enjoy the wide range of activities offered, including entertainment, excursions, and classes, that cater to their diverse interests.
Well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and proper maintenance of communities, such as Brookdale Hendersonville East, Townview Johnson City, and Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, ensuring a pleasant living experience for residents.
Prompt and effective communication. Communities, like Brookdale Hendersonville East, Solista Hickory by Cogir, and Bella Vista, are commended for their clear and responsive communication with residents and their families, ensuring everyone is well-informed and concerns are addressed.
Affordable and inclusive pricing. Many residents express satisfaction with the value they receive at communities, such as Heritage Hills Senior Living, Trinity View Retirement Community, and Solista Hickory by Cogir, which offer a range of services and amenities at reasonable prices.
Friendly and social atmosphere. Reviews consistently highlight the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at communities, like Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Solista Hickory by Cogir, and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, where residents make new friends and feel part of a community.
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Penland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penland, 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 Penland 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 Penland 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
6.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Penland 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 Penland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penland 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 Penland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Julian Woods Retirement, LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Solista Hickory by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Penland, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Penland, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Penland, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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