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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Watkins Mill, NC
The cost of independent living in Watkins Mill is about $3,287 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 21 options. Read 210 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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We had an amazing experience with Belvedere Commons. We felt like family and with the exception of one aid who took issue with mom's needs everyone was amazing. I think dad may have had a talk with her and...
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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It is a smaller facility which is more intimate and homey. Very well maintained. The staff is very responsive to inquiries and requests. There are on-premises health care professionals. The monthly rate is...
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.
Live the good life at Summit Place, where desired amenities and world-class services excite our residents and provide a rewarding, enriching lifestyle. Our caring and professional staff provides a helping hand for residents who may appreciate assistance with activities of daily living. You can be...
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The staff is very pleasant and helpful. We have a one bedroom with a small area kitchen with a full size refrigerator, a microwave and sink area. Size is nice and roomy.
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.
Located in the “Friendliest City in South Carolina,” The Legacy of Anderson feels like home from the moment you walk through the door. Wide spreads of greenery, welcoming residents and that warm, southern sun put everything at ease—leaving lots of room to have fun. While residents love hanging...
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We would have to give The Willows of Easley a 5 on all. We were very pleased with it all. I left because my own medical problems created a need for me to have my brother closer to me. Based on the experience...
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.
The Willows of Easley is more than a place to call home—it's a way of life. Find fulfillment and enjoyment in a vibrant, welcoming community with exceptional care and support. Enjoy a book in the lounge, relax on the patio or visit local attractions. Everything you need is right here.If you’re...
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We had a great experience with the Everlan, we found the entire experience to be very pleasant. The staff were very attentive to the residents, and the facility was always in excellent shape. They put a lot...
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: 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...
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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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
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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: 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, 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.
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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.
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, 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.
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: 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
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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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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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.
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...
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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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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Cost of independent living in Watkins Mill, NC
The average cost of senior living in Watkins Mill is $3,287 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hayesville, NC with an average of $2,688 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins Mill, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins Mill, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins Mill vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Watkins Mill, NC by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Watkins Mill
Recent reviews for independent living in Watkins Mill
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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The Legacy of Anderson
5.0
Legacy is a beautiful and warm facility. Dad loves the food and appreciates all the different comforts Legacy provides.
[name removed]is wonderful! She treats every resident and their families like her own family.
Watkins Mill independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watkins Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watkins Mill, 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 Watkins Mill 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 Watkins Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watkins Mill, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Watkins Mill 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 Watkins Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watkins Mill, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watkins Mill 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 Watkins Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watkins Mill, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Belvedere Commons of Seneca, Summit Place and The Legacy of Anderson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Watkins Mill, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Watkins Mill, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Watkins Mill, North Carolina are Belvedere Commons of Seneca and Summit Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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