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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Stem, NC

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Carolina is $3,534, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Stem area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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1212 Floor plans available
9.8
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145 reviews
9.8
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145 reviews
5 star
83%
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12%
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Happy with my apt. Food has been getting better actually. Staff if great! Just changed from SPectrum to direct TV...not real happy about that. You can keep Spectrum WiFi and TV but then you pay them. Having...
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.
The Gardens at Wakefield provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.The Gardens at Wakefield is located in Raleigh, NC, the capital and second largest city in the state. The community is conveniently located in the northeast corner of Raleigh with close proximity to...
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7.9
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38 reviews
7.9
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38 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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They were very easy to work with when we moved mom in, and they all got to know her quickly. Everyone seems very welcoming. There are a lot of choices for food, but mom complains often that they run out of...
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.
The Lodge at Wake Forest has been voted "Best of the Best" in senior living for 7 years in a row. We are managed by Holiday Retirement, who pioneered Independent Living in 1971. The Lodge offers everything our residents need under one roof: billiard and game room, chapel, beauty salon, library,...
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1.0
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2 reviews
1.0
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My father is in the Coventry House Inn in Henderson, NC. Neither he nor my family could be happier. The staff made the transition very easy for him and they're spoiling him rotten!
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.
The support you need, with the independence you want.Coventry House Inn of Henderson is beautifully appointed, perfectly located, and moderately priced. Right next to Maria Parham, the area's premier hospital, as well as doctor’s offices and shopping centers, Coventry House Inn sits at the...
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9.7
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My mother was a resident and this is my personal observations. The rooms are very lovely and always clean and cheerful. There is a good variety/choices of delicious foods for three meals a day and snacks....
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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8.0
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My mother has lived there for over a year now. Eno Pointe is a no-frills facility that is very reasonably priced. That said, the place is always clean, the staff are friendly and the grounds are kept up...
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
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.
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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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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Stem, NC

The average cost of senior living in North Carolina is $3,534 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in North Carolina vs. 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 state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeNorth CarolinaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,534/mo$3,520/mo0.4% above national median
Assisted Living$6,196/mo$5,830/mo6.3% above national median
Memory Care$7,410/mo$6,999/mo5.9% above national median
Independent Living
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:0.4% above national median
Assisted Living
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.3% above national median
Memory Care
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.9% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Stem

Recent reviews for independent living in Stem

Overture Crabtree 55+ Apartment Homes in Raleigh, NC

3.9
I think they need to try and bring some more activities into the property. A lot of people are dissatisfied that they are missing something that they thought they would be getting. A lot of residents tend to get into their own groups which can be good for some people, and not so good for others. ...
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Magnolia Glen in Raleigh, NC

5.0
My family and I have been very pleased with the care our mother and brother got at MG. Our mother was in independent living and our brother was in assisted living. They would both still be there had it not been for the decline of my mother’s cognitive decline. We had to move her to a facility ...
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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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Stem independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stem, 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 Stem 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 Stem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stem, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
34.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Stem 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 Stem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stem, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
25%
38.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stem 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 Stem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stem, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
34.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens at Wakefield, The Lodge at Wake Forest and Coventry House Inn of Henderson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stem, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Stem, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Stem, North Carolina are Gardens at Wakefield, Atria Oakridge and The Willows at Raleigh. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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