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The cost of independent living in Willow Springs is about $5,102 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 29 options. Read 1133 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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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.
Near Raleigh, NC, we’re changing the way people think about retirement communities. If you thought SearStone was a big dream—you were right. And now it’s an even bigger reality. People have brought the whole community to life. They’re savoring the grilled salmon in formal dining. They’re raising...
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Cost of independent living in Willow Springs, NC

The average cost of senior living in Willow Springs is $5,102 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunn, NC with an average of $3,495 per month.

Independent living costs in Willow Springs, NC, vs. nearby cities

Willow Springs, NC
$5,102/mo
$4,710/mo

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

Willow Springs, NC
$5,102/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Willow Springs, NC, vs. other senior living options

$6,121/mo
Independent Living
$5,102/mo

Independent living costs in Willow Springs, NC, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,288/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,915/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,064/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,900/mo

Senior living costs in Willow Springs 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: Willow Springs, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillow Springs, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$5,102/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$4,814/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$6,121/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Willow Springs, NC:$5,102/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Willow Springs, NC:$4,814/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Willow Springs, NC:$6,121/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Willow Springs, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Willow Springs 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
Willow Springs, NC$3,935/mo$3,570/mo+10.2%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Willow Springs, NC
2024 average cost:$3,935/mo
2023 average cost:$3,570/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
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 Willow Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Willow Springs

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
The staff was very easy to work with, very sensitive to our needs and very helpful with all the things I may not realize I would need. Communication was excellent and my texts and calls during the process were always answered promptly. It was a difficult move at the time, but now my parents are ...
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Magnolia Glen in Raleigh, NC

5.0
My family and I have been very pleased with the care our mother and brother got at MG. Our mother was in independent living and our brother was in assisted living. They would both still be there had it not been for the decline of my mother’s cognitive decline. We had to move her to a facility ...
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Woodland Terrace in Cary, NC

4.6
The staff was super helpful and friendly. The facility is very clean. I think it would be helpful if the facility could have some sort of orientation for family members to attend.

Willow Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willow Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willow Springs, 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 Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willow Springs, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.1%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willow Springs, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
59.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
74.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
59.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
74.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
74.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Cary, Atria Oakridge and Stoneridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Willow Springs, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 29 independent living facilities near Willow Springs, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Willow Springs, North Carolina are Atria Oakridge, Waltonwood Lake Boone and Independence Village of Olde Raleigh Sky Active Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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