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The cost of independent living in Union is about $3,699 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 46 options. Read 1150 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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The facility has been renovated recently. It is now bright and inviting. The staff are friendly and helpful. There are a lot of activities for the residents to participate in.
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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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.
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: 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.
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.
60 Givens Gerber Park is pleased to offer an affordable housing option for adults over the age of 55 to enjoy the comforts of home and a community setting within their budget. Choose between spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments where bright light streams through large windows with views of...
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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.
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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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. 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.
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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.
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: 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, 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....
Cost of independent living in Union, NC
The average cost of senior living in Union is $3,699 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bostic, NC with an average of $2,560 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Union, NC vs. nearby cities
Union, NC
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Union, NC vs. the state and national average
Union, NC
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Union vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Union, NC by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Union
Recent reviews for independent living in Union
Heritage Hills Senior Living 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.
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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Harmony at Five Forks in Simpsonville, SC
4.6
What we like most about the Harmony at Five Forks are the people who are there, they are super nice and there is a lot of different things to do. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of meals and dining experiences stand out as a major positive factor at various communities. At TerraBella Greenville, residents appreciate the good food and variety in the daily menu. At Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community, the food is described as f ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Residents find joy in the activities and social opportunities provided by their communities, such as games, arts and crafts, movie nights, and outings. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, residents organize their own activities like Sunday pizza parties and poetry reading sessions. At Haywood Es ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and helpfulness of community staff members. At Haywood Estates by Barclay House, staff members go above and beyond to make residents feel at home. At Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community, staff are described as genuinely interested in residents a ...
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Well-maintained living spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep are important factors for residents, with several reviews mentioning the cleanliness and maintenance of their communities. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, apartments are described as newly renovated and well-maintained, while at Heritage Hills Senior Living, the peace ...
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Supportive and accommodating management. At Haywood Estates by Barclay House, the new administrator is making significant improvements to the community, addressing concerns and making things right for residents. At TerraBella Greenville, the community was a good fit for some residents but not for others due to the facility's 'indep ...
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Variety of apartment sizes and layouts. Several reviews mention the spaciousness of the apartments and the variety of sizes and layouts offered. At Solista Hickory by Cogir, residents enjoy their large apartments, while at Haywood Estates by Barclay House, apartments are described as lovely and spacious.
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Union independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union, 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 Union 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 Union 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
19.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.4%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
9.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Union 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 Union communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.6%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union 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 Union offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.2%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.6%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.1%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.9%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.2%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Serene Haven and Solista Hickory by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Union, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 46 independent living facilities near Union, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Union, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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