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The cost of independent living in Swainsville is about $3,481 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 67 options. Read 1475 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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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, 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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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.
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, 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
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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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I have been here 5 1/2 months and I like it here. A couple of comments: 1. When contribution flex dollars to the employee appreciation fund, make a dollar for dollar, not a .30 on a dollar. 2. Have a...
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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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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Cost of independent living in Swainsville, NC

The average cost of senior living in Swainsville is $3,481 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Casar, NC with an average of $2,725 per month.

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

Swainsville, NC
$3,481/mo
$3,539/mo

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

Swainsville, NC
$3,481/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

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

$4,891/mo
Independent Living
$3,481/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,576/mo
Studio
$4,665/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,179/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,059/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Senior living costs in Swainsville 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: Swainsville, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwainsville, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,481/mo$3,696/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$4,222/mo$4,436/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$4,891/mo$5,287/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Swainsville, NC:$3,481/mo
North Carolina:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Swainsville, NC:$4,222/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Swainsville, NC:$4,891/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
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Independent living costs in Swainsville, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Swainsville 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Swainsville, NC$3,332/mo$3,244/mo+2.7%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Swainsville, NC
2024 average cost:$3,332/mo
2023 average cost:$3,244/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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 Swainsville

Recent reviews for independent living in Swainsville

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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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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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
10.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
10.5%
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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
36.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
17.2%
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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
48.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chandler Place Independent Living, Greenway Square Retirement Community and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods 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.
The best independent living facility near you in Swainsville, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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