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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Semora, NC

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The cost of independent living in Semora is about $3,744 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 695 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
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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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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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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
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
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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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
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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
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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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: 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.
Photo of The Cypress of Raleigh
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.

Cost of independent living in Semora, NC

The average cost of senior living in Semora is $3,744 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oxford, NC with an average of $2,563 per month.

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

Semora, NC
$3,744/mo
$3,695/mo
$4,244/mo

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

Semora, NC
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

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

$5,597/mo
Independent Living
$3,744/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,193/mo
Studio
$5,021/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,116/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,684/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,826/mo

Senior living costs in Semora 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: Semora, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSemora, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,744/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$4,630/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,597/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Semora, NC:$3,744/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Semora, NC:$4,630/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Semora, NC:$5,597/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Semora, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Semora 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
Semora, NC$3,562/mo$3,593/mo-0.8%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Semora, NC
2024 average cost:$3,562/mo
2023 average cost:$3,593/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
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 Semora

Recent reviews for independent living in Semora

Bayberry Retirement Inn in Eden, NC

5.0
Bayberry Retirement Inn has been a great fit for my friend so far. We chose this community for its closeness and convenience. The facility itself is really nice. The staff are very friendly, and the meals are very good. My friend found the portion sizes to be too small, but when she mentioned ...
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Abbotswood at Stonehenge in Raleigh, NC

4.8
We visited 11 places in the Raleigh area before deciding on Abbotswood for our Mom. The staff made all the difference and our Mom felt like it was "home". The love and compassion and care from the staff helped us walk through years of Mom's health problems and Covid anxiety. The size of the ...
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Abbotswood At Irving Park in Greensboro, NC

4.9
Abbotswood at Irving Park has been amazing. The location is very close to the hospitals and grocery stores and doctors offices. All of the staff have been so friendly and you get a great feeling when you walk in. I do think they could provide some more activities for the residents. The meals are ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Affordable independent living with reasonable value. Many reviews mention the affordability and value for money at various communities, like Holiday Cedar Ridge, Carolina Estates, and The Cambridge at Brier Creek, making them excellent options for independent living.
Warm and friendly staff and residents. Warm and friendly staff and residents stand out as a common positive theme in reviews for communities such as Solista Durham by Cogir Senior Living, Carolina Estates, and Atria Southpoint Walk, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for residents.
Various on-site amenities for active and social residents. Activities and amenities, including on-site physical therapy, gym facilities, and a variety of social events, are highlighted in reviews for communities like The Cambridge at Brier Creek, Carolina Estates, and Bartlett Reserve.
Cleanliness and maintenance of facilities. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness and upkeep as a priority for residents, with some commenting specifically on the pristine living spaces, such as at Holiday Cedar Ridge, Carolina Estates, and Holiday Durham Regent.
Flexible and accommodating staff. Flexible and accommodating staff are commended in reviews for their ability to meet individual resident needs, as seen in communities like Harmony at Greensboro, Holiday Durham Regent, and Atria Southpoint Walk.
Accessibility for pets and families. Communities like Carolina Estates, Solista Durham by Cogir Senior Living, and are praised for their pet-friendly policies and convenient family visitation options, creating a sense of community and familiarity for residents.
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Semora independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Semora independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Semora, 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 Semora 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 Semora 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
5.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Semora 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 Semora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Semora 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 Semora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
46.4%
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