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Davidson Independent Living Facilities | 135 Reviews

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Last Updated: 8/27/25
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Photo of Arbor Ridge at Huntersville
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The staff (with the exception of maintenance) is phenomenal, so kind and very helpful. The maintenance is definitely an issue. My mother has had a couple of issues inside her apartment and filed work orders....
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: 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.
Shads Landing provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built upon ten-acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with a large pond at the center, Shads Landing offers you all the convenience of Charlotte with a lovely park-like setting to call their own. Yet we're...
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We were very happy with Terra Bella Lake Norman. Food wasn't good and many chefs were employed during my parents stay. I don't know why. We would recommend this community to other families based on 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.
Located just west of downtown Mooresville, TerraBella Lake Norman is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most with a...
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I have lived at Williams Place Gracious Retirement Living for exactly a year and absolutely love it. The food is excellent; our apartments are cleaned and linens changed weekly; and there's fun things 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.
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How great to have a home that has a full kitchen and that is truly independent living. There are so many things to do and participate in with peers. My friend loves the Glens! She loves cooking and enjoying...
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.
A distinctive living experience awaits you in a private wooded neighborhood conveniently located just minutes from shopping, golf, restaurants, medical facilites, and beautiful Lake Norman. Choose from floor plans ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms all including screened patio, Maytag appliances,...
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Davidson, NC

The average cost of senior living in Davidson is $3,200 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Landis, NC with an average of $2,858 per month.

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

Davidson, NC
$3,200/mo
$3,206/mo

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

Davidson, NC
$3,200/mo
U.S. national average
$4,064/mo

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

$5,104/mo
Independent Living
$3,200/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,745/mo
Studio
$4,857/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,870/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,690/mo

Senior living costs in Davidson 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: Davidson, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDavidson, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,200/mo$3,526/mo$4,064/mo
Assisted Living$4,441/mo$4,150/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$5,104/mo$4,996/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living
Davidson, NC:$3,200/mo
North Carolina:$3,526/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
Assisted Living
Davidson, NC:$4,441/mo
North Carolina:$4,150/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
Davidson, NC:$5,104/mo
North Carolina:$4,996/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Davidson

Recent reviews for independent living in Davidson

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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Oak Park Retirement in Salisbury, NC

4.8
The Oak Park Retirement community is a tremendous facility! The staff members that work there as well as the therapists are absolutely incredible. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families!

Overture Cotswold 55+ Apartment Homes in Charlotte, NC

5.0
I have absolutely no problem living here, the sales people here are great, the management staff are great. Things are starting to open back up since everyone is getting the vaccines. It is an active and open senior community, the gym is absolutely world class, we have every workout equipment ...
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Davidson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Davidson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Davidson, 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 Davidson 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 Davidson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Davidson, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Davidson 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 Davidson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Davidson, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Davidson 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 Davidson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Davidson, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
40%
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Holiday Crescent Heights, Brookdale Charlotte East and MerryWood on Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Davidson, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Davidson, North Carolina. See the full list.

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