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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Swainsville, NC
The cost of independent living in Swainsville is about $3,216 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 67 options. Read 1287 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Shelby, Kings Mountain and Forest City.
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9.6
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123 reviews
clean, feels like home, moving to NC and happy to find nice community good variety in dining room menu active life activities
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.
In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains — just a couple miles from Hickory Lake — is Solista Hickory by Cogir This stunning, craftsman-style community is located on a quaint wooded campus that is perfect for outdoor lovers. Take your pup for a walk, venture off to one of the nearby golf...
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1414 Floor plans available
9.1
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101 reviews
[name removed] the marketing director was of great help. He is very professional and helpful. He truly cares about all the residents. Glad to know people really care and it shows he loves his job. He firs...
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.
Nestled in a picturesque woodland setting in a quiet suburban neighborhood is Solista Charlotte by Cogir. This multi-story community provides residents with a homelike atmosphere where they can focus on the things that truly matter. Thoughtful independent living services are provided by dedicated...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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123 reviews
I would definitely recommend Heritage Hills Pacifica. I believe they have good care. I wish there was more communication with the family rather than me having to ask. I wish I would have follow up on the...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills.Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, the #1 retirement living community in Hendersonville. Our senior living community offers a full spectrum of independent living and memory care services administered by a specifically trained, caring...
8.0
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4 reviews
They provided excellent care to my grandmother for over 5 years. Grateful to all the staff. They accommodated food requests and even care suggestions to bring her recliner out to the hallway so we could be...
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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7.5
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3 reviews
We moved my mother in law into Highpoint Assisted Living in July of 2024. The facilities are gorgeous, the staff is great, food is excellent, and so far they have done everything they promised. The...
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: 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.
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.
1.0
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1 review
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, 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: 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, 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.
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.
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....
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.
If you are retired from work, but not from life, consider Carolina Village in Rock Hill, South Carolina. As a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rock Hill is a growing, thriving community. The spacious Carolina Village campus provides a country setting on the outskirts of this bustling...
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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How great to have a home that has a full kitchen and that is truly independent living. There are so many things to do and participate in with peers. My friend loves the Glens! She loves cooking and enjoying...
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.
A distinctive living experience awaits you in a private wooded neighborhood conveniently located just minutes from shopping, golf, restaurants, medical facilites, and beautiful Lake Norman. Choose from floor plans ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms all including screened patio, Maytag appliances,...
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
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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.
1.0
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2 reviews
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 mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
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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[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...
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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
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.
Cost of independent living in Swainsville, NC
The average cost of senior living in Swainsville is $3,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Casar, NC with an average of $3,032 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Swainsville, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Swainsville, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Swainsville vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Swainsville, NC by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Swainsville
Recent reviews for independent living in Swainsville
The Blake at Baxter Village in Fort Mill, SC
4.9
I love The Blake!! It's an excellent facility and my parents are adjusting nicely to living in their independent care cottage which is simply beautiful. Yes I would tell a friend.
Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC
5.0
Heritage Hills is an extremely warm and inviting community with friendly and engaging residents. Many opportunities to find your individual nitch and feel embraced. A chef prepared daily meal is an additional bonus.
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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Professional and caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the exceptional staff at various communities, who go above and beyond to ensure residents are happy and well taken care of. At LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, employees are praised for their attentiveness to problems and desire to help solve them. Staff at MerryWood on P ...
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Variety of delicious meals and dining experiences. Meals are a significant factor for many residents, and several communities offer chef-prepared options that residents look forward to daily. At MerryWood on Park, meals are appetizing and different every day. At Chandler Place Independent Living, the food is a deciding factor for families, w ...
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Comfortable and functional living spaces. Residents require comfortable and functional living spaces to feel at home. At Solista Charlotte by Cogir, apartments are described as cozy and the perfect size for loved ones. At Solista Hickory by Cogir, apartment sizes are just right, allowing residents to have everything they need. At C ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Social engagements and activities are essential for senior living communities. At Solista Charlotte by Cogir, there's a new activity director trying new approaches, and residents have opportunities to keep busy. At Chandler Place Independent Living, residents can participate in various activ ...
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Accessible and convenient locations. Families want their loved ones to be close by and easily accessible. At Solista Charlotte by Cogir, the facility was selected for its proximity to family members. At Chandler Place Independent Living, the renovated apartment was ready before mom moved in, which was a significant factor in th ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Communication and accommodation are crucial for a positive living experience. At Chandler Place Independent Living, staff members are attentive and keep families informed. At Solista Hickory by Cogir, the facility tells residents they are family and treats them accordingly. And at Solista C ...
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Swainsville independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swainsville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swainsville, 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 Swainsville 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 Swainsville 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
12.1%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.4%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Swainsville 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 Swainsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swainsville 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 Swainsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.6%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.4%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
39.7%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
45.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Solista Hickory by Cogir and Greenway Square Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Swainsville, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 67 independent living facilities near Swainsville, North Carolina. See the full list.
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