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My 97-year-old widowed mother has found such a wonderful home at Waltonwood. We looked at several independent living communities; none can compare to the warmth, care, and sense of community here. From the...
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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Care services - through outside agency's that have presence at BP. Everyone is friendly. When I speak to the residents, they all are very happy with their situation.
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.
Brier Pointe, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on McCrimmon Parkway in Morrisville. We look forward to opening brand new during the Summer of 2022! Brier Pointe will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy...
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The transportation is very limiting (e.g., van service) to many limitations and scheduling is next to impossible. My mom has also mentioned that the food has declined in quality and the choices somewhat...
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.
Preston Pointe is the perfect mix of upscale senior living and Southern charm. Our philosophy of always making you feel welcomed, valued and at home in a friendly and luxurious space sets us apart from other retirement communities in the research triangle. We offer the best characteristics of...
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Atria is a caring place, where people actually get to know each other. The staff is helpful, food is good and plentiful (three full meals a day), and they offer fun events for residents and their families...
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.
Sitting near the majestic Symphony Lake and surrounded by fragrant tall pines, Atria Cary will offer a vibrant new community for older adults who value their independence.The 138 apartments in this four-story residence will feature one- and two-bedroom floor plans – all with amazing views – and...
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Staff has been great, facilities are in the process of being renovated so it's a much more attractive site. Food is good and my FIL is very happy with it. Health services (PT) is very good, transportation...
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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Friendly staff and committed. It is a clean facility and we would recommend Jordan Oaks to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Jordan Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the majestic beauty of the North Carolina countryside, you'll be delighted by your decision to move in with us at Jordan Oaks. The air is pure, the winters are mild and Cary has been ranked the...
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The staff are awesome! My mom has not participated in very many activities yet so I cannot rate those but I have spent a bit of time looking at what is available and it does seem sufficient, diverse and...
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.
Life at Cambridge Village goes beyond retirement living! By focusing on improving every aspect of our residents’ lives, we create Optimal Living®. As an Optimal Living community we provide a total wellness approach that engages our residents physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.We...
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Staff was very helpful and move in went smoothly. They urgently needed to move in, but couldn't get their desired apartment at that time. Once one became available they were able to move them into that...
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.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxurious Senior Living which redefines retirement living! At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to...
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.I think that everything else about The Reserve is top-notch except for the meals and dining service - that is a negative. Instead of providing meals, they allocate [fee removed] per month toward meals out...
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.
Independent Living NOW OPEN!NOW ACCEPTING Assisted Living and Memory Care reservations! Sales Office Hours:Monday - Friday 9 am - 6:00 pmSaturday: 10 am - 5 pmSunday: 12 pm - 5 pmIf these time frames do not work with your schedule please call Kim Dahl to make an appointment outside of these...
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Twin Rivers loves their residents. It only has 31 apartments, so staff are not overwhelmed. Staff are kind & helpful to the residents & their families. They keep the residents busy with many activities,...
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.
Twin Rivers is a warm and inviting, affordable living option for Independent Seniors who seek the convenience of service enhanced housing. We are located in historic, Pittsboro, NC. This is just 15 minutes from Apex and about 30 minutes from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Our one bedroom...
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The staff was awesome! My mom was in the hospital a couple times, and it would have been nice if somebody had called me to ask me how she was doing. Maybe they don't do that? She had to go to rehab 3 weeks...
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.
Woodland Terrace is a trusted community with 20 years of experience. Our tenured staff and resident longevity speaks to the confidence you can expect at Woodland Terrace.Arranged on 22 acres of lushly landscaped grounds, Woodland Terrace has the charm of a small southern town. Our community...
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My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...
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: 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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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.
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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My husband and I believe that life at Galloway Ridge (GR) has met our expectations and gone beyond. The outdoor activity options, as well as the cultural and creative arts programs are exceptional and...
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.
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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.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Bonsal, NC

The average cost of senior living in Bonsal is $3,960 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goldston, NC with an average of $2,431 per month.

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

Bonsal, NC
$3,960/mo
$3,998/mo

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

Bonsal, NC
$3,960/mo
U.S. national average
$4,064/mo

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

$6,233/mo
Independent Living
$3,960/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,095/mo
Studio
$4,617/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,010/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,895/mo

Senior living costs in Bonsal 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: Bonsal, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBonsal, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,960/mo$3,526/mo$4,064/mo
Assisted Living$5,174/mo$4,150/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$6,233/mo$4,996/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living
Bonsal, NC:$3,960/mo
North Carolina:$3,526/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
Assisted Living
Bonsal, NC:$5,174/mo
North Carolina:$4,150/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
Bonsal, NC:$6,233/mo
North Carolina:$4,996/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Bonsal

Recent reviews for independent living in Bonsal

Brier Pointe Retirement Community in Morrisville, NC

5.0
We attended an information seminar and we were intrigued by the presentation and eventually became the second couple to move into Brier Pointe when it opened. We were drawn into the community by the promise of all-inclusive services to include meals, housekeeping, paid utilities, transportation ...
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Holiday Emerald Pond in Durham, NC

4.3
[name removed] and the entire staff at Emerald Pond genuinely care about the residents. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a community for their parents. My Mom likes it there.

Atria Cary

5.0
I have never seen a place where everyone on the staff smiles and is friendly with only an exception or two (none in key positions). The food is great -[name removed] the restaurant manager, is terrific. The facilities are top notch & maintained well. Likewise, the residents are almost ...
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Bonsal independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bonsal independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bonsal, 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 Bonsal 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 Bonsal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bonsal, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Bonsal 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 Bonsal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bonsal, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.9%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
47.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bonsal 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 Bonsal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bonsal, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
64.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
58.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
58.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.7%
40%
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Waltonwood Lake Boone, Brier Pointe Retirement Community and Preston Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bonsal, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Bonsal, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Bonsal, North Carolina are Waltonwood Lake Boone and Independence Village of Olde Raleigh. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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