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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wildacres, NC
The cost of independent living in Wildacres is about $3,424 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 561 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 Black Mountain, Marion and Morganton.
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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
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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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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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, 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....
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
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: 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: 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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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...
Cost of independent living in Wildacres, NC
The average cost of senior living in Wildacres is $3,424 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grandfather, NC with an average of $2,993 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wildacres, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wildacres, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Wildacres
Recent reviews for independent living in Wildacres
Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills 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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Trinity View Retirement Community in Arden, NC
4.8
I am glad I am here at Trinity View. They are able to provide the care that my loved one needs and I am close by to see them. The staff are very helpful to work with if I have questions or concerns.
The meals are usually good. Some of the activities available are music, theater, church ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and inclusive nature of the communities, with residents and staff treating each other like family. For instance, at LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, families praise the camaraderie among residents, while at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, newcomers are gre ...
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Variety of engaging activities for residents. Communities offer a wealth of activities, both on-site and off-site, catering to diverse interests. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, residents can attend book clubs, poetry readings, and interfaith chapel services, while at Bella Vista, they can participate in gracious activities like cookin ...
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Well-maintained facilities and apartments. Residents and their families appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of both the communal spaces and private apartments, such as the renovated patios and dining rooms at Solista Hickory by Cogir and the spacious single homes at Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills.
Access to health care services on-site or nearby. Numerous reviews express satisfaction with the availability and convenience of health care services at the communities. For example, at LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, residents have access to on-site doctors, while at Brookdale Hendersonville East, they can easily visit nearby medical faciliti ...
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Pet-friendly policies. Many communities welcome pets, making it easier for seniors to bring their beloved companions with them. At LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, for instance, residents and their pets are warmly welcomed, while at Brookdale Hendersonville East, pets add joy and companionship to daily life.
Flexible dining options and good food. Residents often express delight with the quality and variety of dining options at their communities, such as the chef-prepared meals at Abundant Christian Living Community or the customizable meal plans at Carolina Care Retirement Community. Additionally, some communities, like Ardenwoods, ...
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Wildacres independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wildacres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wildacres, 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 Wildacres 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 Wildacres 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
5.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
10.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.8%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wildacres 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 Wildacres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.9%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.6%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wildacres 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 Wildacres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.2%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Solista Hickory by Cogir and Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wildacres, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Wildacres, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wildacres, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Solista Hickory by Cogir and Brookdale Hendersonville East. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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