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Not a bad place to be. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. The activities daily aren't too bad. Having a little more option on daily outings would be great and food quality is average. Would be great to...
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.
Crescent Heights provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. You'll be delighted with the rich history of downtown Concord, a charming little area just to the northeast of Charlotte. With mild winters and warm summers, you'll be free to enjoy all the sites and...
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We recently moved my father-in-law to Brookdale and couldn’t be happier. The facility is nice and comfortable and the staff have been great. Everyone has been very welcoming to him and have been super...
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.
Aging well can mean living well, especially with the resort-style amenities available at our community. Start your days strolling through expansive courtyards and along flower-lined walking paths, perhaps stop at the wellness center and then enjoy a stage play at the on-site theater. Or maybe...
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Willow Grove met everything we were looking for in senior care. It was clean, staff very friendly, cordial and pleasant, the food was good and well portioned, tons and tons of activities for all. The price...
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.
Willow Grove provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Our hometown of Matthews is a largely residential community that is warm, friendly and safe. Between our quaint downtown and network of charming parks, there's plenty to see and do right here in town. Our...
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My experience has been great. The people are very caring and I love it. I was skeptical and so far they have proved me wrong. The activities are great. Always something to do but they don't force you to come
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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.
Trevi Vibrant Senior Living is a brand new, all-inclusive independent living community located in Northeast Charlotte. Amenities include exercise and fitness facilities, a Pickleball court, library, and beautiful chapel. Flowing from the amenity spaces are two outdoor courtyards that provide...
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My experience has been great. The people are very caring and I love it. I was skeptical and so far they have proved me wrong. The activities are great. Always something to do but they don't force you to come
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.
Trevi Vibrant Senior Living is a brand new, all-inclusive independent living community located in Northeast Charlotte. Amenities include exercise and fitness facilities, a Pickleball court, library, and beautiful chapel. Flowing from the amenity spaces are two outdoor courtyards that provide...
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I'm very happy with Ambient at Austin Village. The facility is very clean. It's brand new. The tenants are very nice and friendly, and they all look out for each other. The setting is lovely - it backs...
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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My mom and I needed in home help after she fell and broke her shoulder. This was our first time with using an in home facility and we could not have been more pleased. We had an awesome caretaker and never...
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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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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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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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: 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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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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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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: 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, 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, 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.
Photo of Windsor Run
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.

Cost of independent living in Cabarrus, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cabarrus is $2,657 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midland, NC with an average of $2,657 per month.

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

Cabarrus, NC
$2,657/mo
$2,657/mo
$2,840/mo

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

Cabarrus, NC
$2,657/mo
U.S. national average
$4,064/mo

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

$5,081/mo
Independent Living
$2,657/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,395/mo
Studio
$4,040/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,240/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,240/mo

Senior living costs in Cabarrus 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: Cabarrus, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCabarrus, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$2,657/mo$3,526/mo$4,064/mo
Assisted Living$4,703/mo$4,150/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$5,081/mo$4,996/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living
Cabarrus, NC:$2,657/mo
North Carolina:$3,526/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
Assisted Living
Cabarrus, NC:$4,703/mo
North Carolina:$4,150/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
Cabarrus, NC:$5,081/mo
North Carolina:$4,996/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Cabarrus

Recent reviews for independent living in Cabarrus

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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Providence Meadows in Charlotte, NC

5.0
Providence meadows has been a great place for my dad and stepmother. Comfortable, clean, beautiful grounds, 3 meals a day and easy monthly rent. Their apartments have nice patios with woodsy views and very quiet. The staff have all been exceptionally helpful and personal. They get to know the ...
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MerryWood on Park in Charlotte, NC

4.5
The residents and staff are generally very friendly. The food is good. The housekeeping staff is poorly trained and managed. The dining room staff are good and very helpful to residents. The chef won 2nd place for his entrée in the "Chef Wars" against 5 other facilities. The smaller size means ...
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Cabarrus independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cabarrus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cabarrus, 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 Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cabarrus, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cabarrus, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
5%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cabarrus, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
40%
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Holiday Crescent Heights, Brookdale Charlotte East and Providence Meadows are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cabarrus, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Cabarrus, North Carolina. See the full list.

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