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The cost of independent living in Plumtree is about $3,225 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 30 options. Read 378 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: 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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Plumtree, NC

The average cost of senior living in Plumtree is $3,225 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blowing Rock, NC with an average of $2,475 per month.

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

Plumtree, NC
$3,225/mo
$2,917/mo
$3,155/mo

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

Plumtree, NC
$3,225/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$4,447/mo
Independent Living
$3,225/mo

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

Studio
$4,034/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,876/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,168/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,478/mo

Senior living costs in Plumtree 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: Plumtree, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlumtree, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,225/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,406/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,447/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Plumtree, NC:$3,225/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Plumtree, NC:$4,406/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Plumtree, NC:$4,447/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Plumtree, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Plumtree 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
Plumtree, NC$3,973/mo$3,851/mo+3.2%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Plumtree, NC
2024 average cost:$3,973/mo
2023 average cost:$3,851/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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 Plumtree

Recent reviews for independent living in Plumtree

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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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.

Harmony at Reynolds Mountain in Asheville, NC

5.0
My first and last contact at Harmony was the director of marketing -[name removed]. As a former health care provider, [name removed]understood my priorities of high quality facilities and high quality healthcare. [name removed]effortlessly provided a list of resources to assist with the ...
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Plumtree independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plumtree independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plumtree, 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 Plumtree 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 Plumtree partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Plumtree, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Plumtree 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 Plumtree communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plumtree, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Plumtree 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 Plumtree offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Plumtree, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
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
29.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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