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The cost of independent living in Unahala is about $3,193 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 120 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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Photo of Julian Woods Retirement
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I moved in her with my wife after reviewing several other facilities. Very happy with the support provided, when needed. My wife died recently, and I made the decision that staying here was preferable 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.
Julian Woods Retirement CommunityJulian Woods Retirement Community is South Asheville’s beautiful brand new senior living community! Opened in May 2024 in Arden NC, Julian Woods has 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with a variety of...
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What we like the most about the community is the staff and yes we would recommend Belvedere Commons of Seneca to others based on the experience so far.
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.
At Belvedere Commons of Seneca, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the convenience of restaurant-style dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests. Beautiful Lake Keowee, the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, beaches and great weather set...
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Every one is so nice from staff to residents. When we saw the place we were in love and knew it was the right place for us. They don't have meals or a lot of activities but that's fine with us. Grounds and...
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.
Mountain Brook Village is a charming independent senior living community settled on 14 acres along the Little Pigeon River in Sevierville, Tennessee. We are a family-owned business of 20 years with helpful, friendly staff who live on site. We aim to offer an affordable and comfortable retirement...
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Close to where I live and work and the price was within my mother's budget. The facility is clean and well kept. The staff is friendly and accommodating. My mom is happy there!
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.
This newly renovated senior living community offers Independent and Assisted Living options within 6 spaciously designed Villas for apartment-style living. At South Knoxville Senior Living, we redefine senior living. Our apartment-style Villas liberate residents from the burdens and expenses of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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: 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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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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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
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.
If you are looking for the perfect place to retire for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment.Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent...
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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.
If you are looking for a retirement home for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment. Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent living at our...
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: 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 Morning View Village
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, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shannondale of Maryville opened in March of 2002. We are a Membership Based Community offering Continuing Care to our residents. Our 34-acre campus offers 66 Independent Living Homes & Villas and 89 Retirement Center Apartments -Though each of our facilities is unique in character they are...
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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.
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: 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
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 Unahala, NC

The average cost of senior living in Unahala is $3,193 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Andrews, NC with an average of $2,688 per month.

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

Unahala, NC
$3,193/mo
$3,294/mo

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

Unahala, NC
$3,193/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$4,615/mo
Independent Living
$3,193/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,298/mo
Studio
$3,414/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,140/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,690/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,675/mo

Senior living costs in Unahala 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: Unahala, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnahala, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,193/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,980/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,615/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Unahala, NC:$3,193/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Unahala, NC:$3,980/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Unahala, NC:$4,615/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Unahala

Recent reviews for independent living in Unahala

Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Belvedere Commons of Seneca

4.3
I have been a resident in an independent villa for over three years.During my time here I have been well taken care of. I have enjoyed my fellow residents and our times together.The activities set up by [name removed] have been enjoyable. I would highly recommend Belvedere as a residence for ...
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South Knoxville Senior Living

4.4
Our family had a need to do a location change for my brother from Texas to Tennessee. We were able to tour and arrange a placement for him quickly and smoothly. There was a time sensitive situation and they responded with flexibility and promptness

Unahala independent living services and amenities

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

Julian Woods Retirement, Belvedere Commons of Seneca and Mountain Brook Village Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Unahala, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 23 independent living facilities near Unahala, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Unahala, North Carolina is Belvedere Commons of Seneca. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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