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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pleasant Gardens, NC
The cost of independent living in Pleasant Gardens is about $3,534 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 45 options. Read 643 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 Morganton.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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, 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.
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....
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: 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.
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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After having lived in a home for 50 years the thought of moving to a retirement community was uncomfortable. After 6 months it has become a most enjoyable New Life. Food is excellent, any problems of which...
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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Pleasant Gardens, NC
The average cost of senior living in Pleasant Gardens is $3,534 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bostic, NC with an average of $3,084 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pleasant Gardens, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pleasant Gardens, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Pleasant Gardens, NC by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Pleasant Gardens
Recent reviews for independent living in Pleasant Gardens
Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC
5.0
Heritage Hills is an extremely warm and inviting community with friendly and engaging residents. Many opportunities to find your individual nitch and feel embraced. A chef prepared daily meal is an additional bonus.
College Walk Retirement Ctr in Brevard, NC
4.0
This community does offer a lot of activities and amenities. This feels like an upscale community. They have a formal dining room where the wait staff take your order and then bring the meal to you. They offer computers for the residents to use. The staff were friendly and helpful. This ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the warm and inviting nature of the communities they have joined, with friendly staff and residents creating a sense of belonging. For instance, at LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, families appreciate the 'one big family' feel, and at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, residents ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at their communities. For example, at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, residents organize their own activities, including pizza parties and Bible studies, in addition to the scheduled events. At Bella Vista, the gracious variety of o ...
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Properly maintained interiors and exteriors. Communities are praised for their cleanliness and upkeep. At Solista Hickory by Cogir, the new renovations and modernized facilities excite new residents, while at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, the spacious apartments and carefully maintained grounds provide a pleasant living environment. At ...
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Supportive and accommodating staff. Staff members go above and beyond to make residents feel at home and ensure their needs are met. For instance, at Townview Johnson City, residents and their families were impressed by the friendliness and eagerness to help. At Solista Hickory by Cogir, the staff make the moving process easie ...
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Independently owned homes with private residences. Many residents appreciate the freedom and comfort of having their own homes with private residences. At Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, the availability of single homes is a major selling point, and at Summit Hills, the option to have their own house rather than a 'hotel' feel is a bi ...
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Thoughtfully designed spaces for socializing. Communities offer well-designed common areas for residents to socialize and enjoy activities together. For example, at Bella Vista, the gracious plenty of activities allows residents to meet new people and make friends. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, residents appreciate the opportunity to ...
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Pleasant Gardens independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pleasant Gardens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pleasant Gardens, 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 Pleasant Gardens 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 Pleasant Gardens 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
7.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.1%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pleasant Gardens 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 Pleasant Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
26.8%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.9%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pleasant Gardens 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 Pleasant Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
24.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Solista Hickory by Cogir and Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pleasant Gardens, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 45 independent living facilities near Pleasant Gardens, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pleasant Gardens, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Solista Hickory by Cogir and Brookdale Hendersonville East. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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