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The cost of independent living in River Haven is about $3,450 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 55 options. Read 998 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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Facility is great. They have options for lower budget that are nice. But the one my mom is on is absolutely beautiful. There was one lady I wasn't impressed with but she is gone now. That's why I rated the...
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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.
About The Manor Active 55+ Independent Senior Living CommunityThe Manor is an Active 55+ Independent Senior Living Community in Pineville, NC! The Manor is designed for an independent senior who values lifestyle choices, community amenities & plenty of activities to keep you busy! All...
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My mom and I needed in home help after she fell and broke her shoulder. This was our first time with using an in home facility and we could not have been more pleased. We had an awesome caretaker and never...
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
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...
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: 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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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.
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: 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.
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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.
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.
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My mom moved into Westchester Village several months ago and she absolutely loves it!! Her apartment is adorable with a kitchen and huge windows! She has a couple of beloved cats that she did not want to...
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.
You're going to love making your new home with us here at Westchester Village at Providence Place. We offer all the conveniences of a small village with many opportunities for you to enjoy an active, carefree, independent lifestyle with other older adults. Friendly, caring residents and staff...
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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.
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I have lived at Williams Place Gracious Retirement Living for exactly a year and absolutely love it. The food is excellent; our apartments are cleaned and linens changed weekly; and there's fun things to...
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, 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: 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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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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[name removed] was kind, courteous, and extremely helpful in solving my problem with signing in to visit my mother. I was very unsure of how to do it and he straightened it out in seconds, I so appreciate...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed to meet the needs of residents 55 years of age and older under a rental plan that affords a unique 'freedom and choice' approach for your service package. The Dorchester offers you the opportunity to design your own residency plan. Along with our basic rental, residents can supplement...

Cost of independent living in River Haven, NC

The average cost of senior living in River Haven is $3,450 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Denton, NC with an average of $2,394 per month.

Independent living costs in River Haven, NC, vs. nearby cities

River Haven, NC
$3,450/mo
$3,522/mo
$3,484/mo

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

River Haven, NC
$3,450/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in River Haven, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,198/mo
Independent Living
$3,450/mo

Independent living costs in River Haven, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,995/mo
Studio
$4,488/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,219/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,098/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,292/mo

Senior living costs in River Haven 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: River Haven, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiver Haven, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,450/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$4,715/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,198/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
River Haven, NC:$3,450/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
River Haven, NC:$4,715/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
River Haven, NC:$5,198/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in River Haven, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in River Haven 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
River Haven, NC$3,516/mo$3,238/mo+8.6%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
River Haven, NC
2024 average cost:$3,516/mo
2023 average cost:$3,238/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
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 River Haven

Recent reviews for independent living in River Haven

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.

Village Lake Inn in Siler City, NC

4.5
My friend loves this community. She has adjusted very well to it. This is a lovely community, everything looks great. They do a great job with the cleanliness. The staff is wonderful, she loves them. The only thing she complains about is the food, but other than that everything has worked out ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Several reviews mention the exceptional care and kindness shown by the staff in various communities. For example, at Providence Meadows, one resident's moving experience was made easier by a sales representative who went above and beyond to help. Residents of Solista Charlotte by Cogir expre ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Communities offer a range of activities to keep residents active and socially engaged. At Providence Meadows, residents participate in games, outings, and bingo. The calendar at Oak Park Retirement is well-posted and offers various options for activities. Some communities, like Shads Landin ...
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Delicious and customized meals. Residents frequently comment on the quality of the meals provided at their communities. For instance, at Holiday Crescent Heights, meals are served restaurant-style with choices for residents. At Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions to ensure all res ...
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Excellent communication with families. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is crucial for peace of mind. At Holiday Crescent Heights, families appreciate the regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. Communities like Arbor Ridge at Huntersville and Southe ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as the updated bathrooms in Southern Pines and the renovated patio in Shads Landing. Residents of Oak Park Retirement appreciate the open, inviting atmosphere upon entering.
Supportive environment for senior living. Communities provide a safe and welcoming environment for seniors, with necessary medical services on site and attentive staff. At Oak Park Retirement, medical services are available on site, whileBrookdale Charlotte East offers a homelike atmosphere and a meal plan for residents.
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River Haven independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Haven independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River Haven, 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 River Haven 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 River Haven 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
6.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in River Haven 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 River Haven communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in River Haven 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 River Haven offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
38.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carolina Pines Retirement, Trevi Vibrant Senior Living and Brookdale Charlotte East are the top-rated independent living facilities near River Haven, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 55 independent living facilities near River Haven, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in River Haven, North Carolina is Holiday Crescent Heights. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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