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The cost of independent living in St Stephens is about $3,358 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 45 options. Read 686 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: 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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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, 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.
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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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: 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.
Nestled in the North Carolina foothills lies Parkwood Place, an Independent Living Community that encourages its residents to live retirement on their terms. Parkwood Place is located in a lovely wooded space in the town of Elkin. Our grounds are perfectly manicured, and residents have access to...
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: 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.
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.
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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.
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...
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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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My parents lived here and owned a villa. The only reason we had to leave was because they maxed out on the care that they were able to provide to them. I think that going in here, the evaluation of 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.

Cost of independent living in St Stephens, NC

The average cost of senior living in St Stephens is $3,358 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedar Rock, NC with an average of $3,239 per month.

Independent living costs in St Stephens, NC, vs. nearby cities

St Stephens, NC
$3,358/mo
$3,358/mo
$3,301/mo

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

St Stephens, NC
$3,358/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in St Stephens, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,998/mo
Independent Living
$3,358/mo

Independent living costs in St Stephens, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,786/mo
Studio
$4,490/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,037/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,684/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Senior living costs in St Stephens 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: St Stephens, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Stephens, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,358/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,695/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,998/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
St Stephens, NC:$3,358/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
St Stephens, NC:$3,695/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
St Stephens, NC:$4,998/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in St Stephens, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in St Stephens 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
St Stephens, NC$3,314/mo$3,254/mo+1.9%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
St Stephens, NC
2024 average cost:$3,314/mo
2023 average cost:$3,254/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
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 St Stephens

Recent reviews for independent living in St Stephens

Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

5.0
Carolina Care Retirement Community is very clean and maintained. A great value for the price. The other nearby residents are friendly and quiet. The staff has been very helpful from the time we requested information through now. The housekeeping staff is efficient, dependable and trustworthy. ...
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Overture Cotswold 55+ Apartment Homes in Charlotte, NC

5.0
I have absolutely no problem living here, the sales people here are great, the management staff are great. Things are starting to open back up since everyone is getting the vaccines. It is an active and open senior community, the gym is absolutely world class, we have every workout equipment ...
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Trinity Oaks, a CCRC in Salisbury, NC

5.0
My life was rather chaotic when I first visited Trinity Oaks apartments. My husband had Alzheimer's disease, and I was needing help. Through a series of circumstances, he was admitted to the memory unit, a part of Trinity Oaks continuing care sections. I wanted to be near him to visit, so I ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kind and caring nature of staff members at various communities. For instance, at MerryWood on Park, residents have expressed their appreciation for the friendly and supportive team, while reviews for Holiday Crescent Heights praise the helpfulness of staff in addr ...
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Variety of activities to engage residents. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at communities. At Holiday Crescent Heights, for example, residents participate in activities like Bingo, exercise classes, and movie nights. Reviews for Solista Hickory by Cogir also note the availability of on-site activities, such ...
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Affordable meal plans. Affordability is a factor in many residents' decision to move into a senior living community. For instance, at Brookdale Charlotte East, the value of the meal plan is highlighted in several reviews, with some residents commenting on the cost-effectiveness compared to grocery shopping and cooki ...
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Comfortable, well-maintained living spaces. Residents value the cleanliness and comfort of their living spaces. In reviews for Carolina Care Retirement Community, for example, the facility's cleanliness and upkeep are frequently mentioned, while at Shads Landing, residents comment on the spacious and well-lit apartments.
Access to on-site medical services. Communities that offer on-site medical services provide peace of mind for both residents and their families. At Oak Park Retirement, for instance, having a doctor on premises is a major selling point, according to several reviews. Other communities, like MerryWood on Park, mention the conven ...
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Engaged and active resident community. Engaging social environments contribute to the overall satisfaction of senior living community residents. At MerryWood on Park, reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with residents making new friends and participating in various activities together. Similarly, at Holiday Cres ...
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St Stephens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Stephens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Stephens, 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 St Stephens 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 St Stephens 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
7.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in St Stephens 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 St Stephens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Stephens 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 St Stephens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.4%
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