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The cost of independent living in Person County is about $4,244 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 64 options. Read 1897 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 Hillsborough, Oxford and South Boston.

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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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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.
Near Raleigh, NC, we’re changing the way people think about retirement communities. If you thought SearStone was a big dream—you were right. And now it’s an even bigger reality. People have brought the whole community to life. They’re savoring the grilled salmon in formal dining. They’re raising...
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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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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Person County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Person County is $4,244 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oxford, NC with an average of $2,563 per month.

Independent living costs in Person County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Person County, NC
$4,230/mo
$4,230/mo
$3,695/mo

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

Person County, NC
$4,230/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

Independent living costs in Person County, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,822/mo
Independent Living
$4,230/mo

Independent living costs in Person County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,300/mo
Studio
$4,332/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,770/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,610/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,576/mo

Senior living costs in Person County 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: Person County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePerson County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,230/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$5,281/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$4,822/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Person County, NC:$4,230/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Person County, NC:$5,281/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Person County, NC:$4,822/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Person County, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Person County 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
Person County, NC$3,872/mo$3,616/mo+7.1%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Person County, NC
2024 average cost:$3,872/mo
2023 average cost:$3,616/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Person County

Recent reviews for independent living in Person County

Bayberry Retirement Inn in Eden, NC

5.0
Bayberry Retirement Inn has been a great fit for my friend so far. We chose this community for its closeness and convenience. The facility itself is really nice. The staff are very friendly, and the meals are very good. My friend found the portion sizes to be too small, but when she mentioned ...
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The Lodge at Wake Forest

4.3
From what I do know, he is very happy there. They did want to raise their fees this year, but they worked with him to keep it as minimal of an increase as he could handle based on his Pension and SS income. He does enjoy much of the staff and residents.

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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Person County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Person County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Person 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 Person 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 Person County 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
13.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Person 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 Person County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Person 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 Person County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
65.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
51.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
58.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.5%
46.4%
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