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The cost of independent living in Pioneer Mills is about $3,306 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 options. Read 223 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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11 Video available
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.4
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110 reviews
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The staff seems genuine and very friendly. They know my mom by first name. They are helpful and keep track of the residents. They seem to be fine. They offer studio, one bedroom and 2 bedroom. The size is...
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.
Aging well can mean living well, especially with the resort-style amenities available at our community. Start your days strolling through expansive courtyards and along flower-lined walking paths, perhaps stop at the wellness center and then enjoy a stage play at the on-site theater. Or maybe...
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2626 Floor plans available
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92 reviews
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Our children came on the tour with us, and we were all favorably impressed with the people, the apartments, and the general aura of family in the place. We have now been residents of Willow Grove for 11...
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.
Willow Grove provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Our hometown of Matthews is a largely residential community that is warm, friendly and safe. Between our quaint downtown and network of charming parks, there's plenty to see and do right here in town. Our...
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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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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.
Making the transition to retirement apartment living is easy at Brian Center Retirement Apartments. Our helpful staff is here to assist you with all the details of your move. Whether it's sorting through financial details or carrying boxes into your new apartment; you can count on us to help you...
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Cost of independent living in Pioneer Mills, NC

The average cost of senior living in Pioneer Mills is $3,306 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakboro, NC with an average of $2,924 per month.

Independent living costs in Pioneer Mills, NC, vs. nearby cities

Pioneer Mills, NC
$3,306/mo
$3,081/mo

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

Pioneer Mills, NC
$3,306/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Pioneer Mills, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,245/mo
Independent Living
$3,306/mo

Independent living costs in Pioneer Mills, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,060/mo
Studio
$2,803/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,444/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,365/mo

Senior living costs in Pioneer Mills 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: Pioneer Mills, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePioneer Mills, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,306/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,812/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,245/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Pioneer Mills, NC:$3,306/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Pioneer Mills, NC:$4,812/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Pioneer Mills, NC:$5,245/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Pioneer Mills, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pioneer Mills 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pioneer Mills, NC$2,843/mo$2,750/mo+3.4%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Pioneer Mills, NC
2024 average cost:$2,843/mo
2023 average cost:$2,750/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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 Pioneer Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Pioneer Mills

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'!

Pioneer Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pioneer Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pioneer Mills, 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 Pioneer Mills 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 Pioneer Mills 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
20%
20.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Pioneer Mills 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 Pioneer Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pioneer Mills 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 Pioneer Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
60%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trevi Vibrant Senior Living, Brookdale Charlotte East and Holiday Willow Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pioneer Mills, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Pioneer Mills, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Pioneer Mills, North Carolina is Holiday Crescent Heights. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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