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The cost of independent living in Valmead is about $2,080 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 149 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 Boone, Hickory and Morganton.

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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.
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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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: 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: 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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Valmead, NC

The average cost of senior living in Valmead is $2,080 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blowing Rock, NC with an average of $2,475 per month.

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

Valmead, NC
$2,080/mo
$3,239/mo

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

Valmead, NC
$2,080/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$4,404/mo
Independent Living
$2,080/mo

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

Studio
$2,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,800/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,500/mo

Senior living costs in Valmead 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: Valmead, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeValmead, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$2,080/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,624/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,404/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Valmead, NC:$2,080/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Valmead, NC:$3,624/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Valmead, NC:$4,404/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Valmead, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Valmead 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
Valmead, NC$3,167/mo$3,225/mo-1.8%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Valmead, NC
2024 average cost:$3,167/mo
2023 average cost:$3,225/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Valmead

Recent reviews for independent living in Valmead

Solista Hickory by Cogir

5.0
Excellent service and follow up. ! Beautiful facility and caring staff. If I had not lost my brother to illness he would have enjoyed living there. We chose them because of the price and location. They were professional and friendly

Valmead independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Valmead independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Valmead, 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 Valmead 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 Valmead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Valmead 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 Valmead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Valmead 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 Valmead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
42.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.4%
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