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The cost of independent living in Wade Mills is about $3,339 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 789 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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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.
Making the transition to retirement apartment living is easy at Brian Center Retirement Apartments. Our helpful staff is here to assist you with all the details of your move. Whether it's sorting through financial details or carrying boxes into your new apartment; you can count on us to help you...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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: 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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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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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, 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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[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
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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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Wade Mills, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wade Mills is $3,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakboro, NC with an average of $2,924 per month.

Independent living costs in Wade Mills, NC, vs. nearby cities

Wade Mills, NC
$3,339/mo
$3,597/mo

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

Wade Mills, NC
$3,339/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Wade Mills, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,038/mo
Independent Living
$3,339/mo

Independent living costs in Wade Mills, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,543/mo
Studio
$4,350/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,296/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,103/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,292/mo

Senior living costs in Wade Mills 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: Wade Mills, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWade Mills, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,339/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$3,399/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,038/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Wade Mills, NC:$3,339/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Wade Mills, NC:$3,399/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Wade Mills, NC:$5,038/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Wade Mills, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wade Mills 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wade Mills, NC$3,477/mo$3,247/mo+7.1%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Wade Mills, NC
2024 average cost:$3,477/mo
2023 average cost:$3,247/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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 Wade Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Wade Mills

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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The Manor in Pineville, NC

5.0
We just moved the end of July and have found all the staff to be very friendly and very helpful. It’s been nice to be able to walk outdoors into the courtyard. We feel it is a safe environment.

The Dorchester North in Pineville, NC

5.0
From the tour to move-in, a totally positive experience for my 85-year-old parents. VERY friendly residents, lots of activities, beautiful and spacious apartments, the biggest in Charlotte for an independent living place! My parents are VERY happy here and say they are 'too busy'!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, helping loved ones feel at home. For example, at Brookdale Charlotte East, the sales team went above and beyond to make a reluctant resident feel welcome. At MerryWood on Park, the care and dedication of ...
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Variety of activities to encourage engagement. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at communities, providing opportunities for socializing and staying active. At Southern Pines, Southern Pines Gracious Living has a varied selection of activities from bingo to movies, while MerryWood on Park offers games, parties ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. At Providence Meadows, Providence Meadows is noted for its beautiful grounds and clean facilities, while Brookdale Carriage Club Providence mentions the well-maintai ...
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Personalized care and attention. Several reviews highlight the individualized care that staff members provide, ensuring residents feel supported and valued. For example, at Solista Charlotte by Cogir, one resident's sales representative went the extra mile to help them move in, and at Providence Meadows, staff members are p ...
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Communication between families and staff. Families appreciate open and frequent communication with community staff to keep them informed about their loved ones' care and well-being. At Holiday Crescent Heights, Crescent Heights has effective communication with families, while MerryWood on Park mentions the importance of clear inform ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Residents often express satisfaction with the quality and variety of meals provided at communities, with many mentioning accommodations for dietary restrictions. At Holiday Crescent Heights, Bayada Home Health has been helpful with medical needs, and Brookdale Carriage Club Providence praise ...
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Wade Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wade Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wade Mills, 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 Wade Mills 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 Wade Mills 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
8.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Wade Mills 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 Wade Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wade Mills 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 Wade Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
38.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.2%
46.4%
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Trevi Vibrant Senior Living, Brookdale Charlotte East and Holiday Crescent Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wade Mills, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Wade Mills, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Wade Mills, North Carolina is Holiday Crescent Heights. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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