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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sunnyvale, NC

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The cost of independent living in Sunnyvale is about $3,287 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 650 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, 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 Asbury Place of Johnson City
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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
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, 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: 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.
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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Photo of Lakewood Senior Living
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 College Walk Retirement Community
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.
Photo of Spicewood Cottages Elms
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.

Cost of independent living in Sunnyvale, NC

The average cost of senior living in Sunnyvale is $3,287 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grandfather, NC with an average of $2,534 per month.

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

Sunnyvale, NC
$3,287/mo
$3,464/mo
$3,344/mo

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

Sunnyvale, NC
$3,287/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

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

$5,092/mo
Independent Living
$3,287/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,205/mo
Studio
$4,389/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,991/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,864/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,978/mo

Senior living costs in Sunnyvale 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: Sunnyvale, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunnyvale, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,287/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$3,482/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,092/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Sunnyvale, NC:$3,287/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Sunnyvale, NC:$3,482/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Sunnyvale, NC:$5,092/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Sunnyvale, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sunnyvale 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
Sunnyvale, NC$3,752/mo$3,546/mo+5.8%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Sunnyvale, NC
2024 average cost:$3,752/mo
2023 average cost:$3,546/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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 Sunnyvale

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunnyvale

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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Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Heritage Hills Senior Living in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Several residents and families express appreciation for the friendly and inclusive environment at various senior living communities. For example, at LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, reviews praise the sense of camaraderie among residents, with one reviewer mentioning, 'everyone is SO warm, friendl ...
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Quality meal offerings and accommodations. Meals and dining experiences are consistently mentioned as key factors influencing residents' satisfaction with their senior living communities. For instance, at Solista Hickory by Cogir, a reviewer shares, 'Food so much better than what I expected. I enjoy my freedom - going outside to walk o ...
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Engaging and diverse activity programs. Communities with diverse and engaging activity programs are mentioned frequently in positive reviews. For example, at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, the activity program is sharply focused on residents' needs and interests, with a resident sharing, 'Harmony's activity program is sharply focused ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the importance of friendly and helpful staff in creating a positive living experience for seniors and their families. For instance, at Heritage Hills Senior Living, a resident shares, 'I would say they do an excellent job at encouraging independence while giving the res ...
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Modern and well-maintained facilities. Reviews often highlight the importance of modern and well-maintained facilities in creating a positive living experience. For example, at Carolina Care Retirement Community, the community is praised for being 'very clean and maintained. A great value for the price.' At Harmony at Reynolds Mou ...
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Access to convenient amenities and services. Convenient amenities and services are mentioned as important factors in residents' satisfaction with their senior living communities. For instance, at LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, the location is praised for its convenience, with reviews mentioning 'the location is very convenient to downtown ...
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Sunnyvale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunnyvale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale 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
5.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
7.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunnyvale, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunnyvale, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Julian Woods Retirement, LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Solista Hickory by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunnyvale, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 43 independent living facilities near Sunnyvale, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Sunnyvale, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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