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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Red Oak, NC

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The cost of independent living in Red Oak is about $3,757 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 996 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 Autumn Summers | Greenville
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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.
Autumn Summers is a 55+ leisure living community with a mission to engage, enrich, and nurture the health and spirits of the active seniors in our care.Our essence in précis is to establish private retirement villages providing an integrated network of concierge, security and well-being services...
Photo of Hamilton Ridge Apartments
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.
Photo of Lighthouse Tower Village
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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I have been living at Whitmore for 7+ months. I am using as much of my furniture as I could make room for. All the staff are very happy & pleasant. Each is eager to help with your needs. We have cooks for...
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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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.
The support you need, with the independence you want.Brand new Coventry House Inn of Oxford takes advantage of what the nearby community has to offer and provides a beautiful, safe, and enjoyable place for all residents to get the most out of each day. Quality retirement living has never been so...
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Change is HARD!! It was difficult leaving our lovely home after 46 years. In short — it was the best decision we ever made and we could not be happier! Life simply does not get any easier as the years go...
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.
Photo of The Cypress of Raleigh
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, 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.
Photo of Mecklenburg House Retirement
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 Red Oak, NC

The average cost of senior living in Red Oak is $3,757 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitakers, NC with an average of $2,631 per month.

Independent living costs in Red Oak, NC, vs. nearby cities

Red Oak, NC
$3,757/mo
$3,670/mo
$4,050/mo

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

Red Oak, NC
$3,757/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Red Oak, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,823/mo
Independent Living
$3,757/mo

Independent living costs in Red Oak, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,600/mo
Studio
$4,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,542/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,403/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,900/mo

Senior living costs in Red Oak 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: Red Oak, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRed Oak, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,757/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$4,167/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$4,823/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Red Oak, NC:$3,757/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Red Oak, NC:$4,167/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Red Oak, NC:$4,823/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Red Oak, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Red Oak 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.
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Red Oak, NC$3,725/mo$3,504/mo+6.3%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Red Oak, NC
2024 average cost:$3,725/mo
2023 average cost:$3,504/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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 Red Oak

Recent reviews for independent living in Red Oak

Cypress Glen in Greenville, NC

5.0
I'd like to thank the Cypress Glen Community (staff and residents) who have made my mother's first year there so special! Relocating to her new home in Greenville (especially during a pandemic) one year ago went very well. Our family (including Mom) have been pleased with the care she's received ...
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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.

Barclay House of Tarboro

4.6
Very happy living at The Fountains at the Albemarle. All residents are very friendly at The Albemarle. Food could improve sometimes. The staff at The Fountains at The Albemarle are very friendly and courteous.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Waltonwood Lake Boone, who go above and beyond to create a welcoming atmosphere for residents and their families.
Variety of engaging activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of specialized activities offered at several communities, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more, as mentioned in reviews for Gardens at Wakefield and Verena at Bedford Falls.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews highlight the importance of having a well-designed living space, with many communities like The Cambridge at Brier Creek being praised for their modern, beautiful, and thoughtfully renovated apartments.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. The chef at Waltonwood Lake Boone accommodates individual dietary restrictions and preferences.
Effective communication between staff and families. Frequent, clear, and effective communication between community staff and families is mentioned in several reviews, such as Verena at Bedford Falls, ensuring that everyone is informed and care needs are being met.
Sense of community and friendliness among residents. Reviews often remark on the strong sense of community and friendly atmosphere among residents, with residents at Parkwood Village and The Landing and Independence Village of Olde Raleigh Sky Active Living forming new friendships and connections.
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Red Oak independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Red Oak independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Red Oak, 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 Red Oak 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 Red Oak 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
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Red Oak 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 Red Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Red Oak 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 Red Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.4%
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