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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wilsons Mills, NC

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Wilsons Mills, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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9.8
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25 reviews
9.8
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25 reviews
5 star
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4 star
17%
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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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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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74 reviews
9.1
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74 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
31%
3 star
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What we like the most about the community is the friendly staff. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale North Raleigh 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.
Our exceptional senior care community offers independent living services for seniors in Raleigh, N.C., which is renowned for its high quality of life. With pet-friendly apartments designed to feel and function like home, a jam-packed activities calendar and upscale conveniences, our community is...
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9.5
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19 reviews
9.5
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19 reviews
5 star
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4 star
22%
3 star
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Everyone here is friendly and the food is good. You can spend time by yourself or play games with other residents. There are movies to watch in the theater and trips to go on together. You can also enjoy...
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.
The Willows at Raleigh offers high-quality independent living and access to assisted living services through licensed providers in Raleigh, North Carolina. Located in the heart of the South, our community exudes southern hospitality, capturing the warmth and friendliness of our city.
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44 Floor plans available
8.5
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15 reviews
8.5
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We were promised a daily breakfast when we signed the lease, but it soon evolved into a weekly affair. The activities is perhaps the most attractive part of the experience. We had quality entertainment on a...
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.
Under construction, opening Early 2020- Welcome to Overture Centennial, a place to rediscover yourself (and your retirement), in the comfort of a community designed with you in mind. We give you the means to live an active and fulfilled life; you create the experience. With access to an abundance...
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: 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
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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.
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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
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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: 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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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 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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Wilsons Mills, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wilsons Mills is $3,604 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smithfield, NC with an average of $2,063 per month.

Independent living costs in Wilsons Mills, NC, vs. nearby cities

Wilsons Mills, NC
$3,604/mo
$4,121/mo

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

Wilsons Mills, NC
$3,604/mo
U.S. national average
$4,064/mo

Independent living costs in Wilsons Mills, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,688/mo
Independent Living
$3,604/mo

Independent living costs in Wilsons Mills, NC, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,033/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,382/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,517/mo

Senior living costs in Wilsons Mills 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: Wilsons Mills, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilsons Mills, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,604/mo$3,526/mo$4,064/mo
Assisted Living$4,666/mo$4,150/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$5,688/mo$4,996/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living
Wilsons Mills, NC:$3,604/mo
North Carolina:$3,526/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
Assisted Living
Wilsons Mills, NC:$4,666/mo
North Carolina:$4,150/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
Wilsons Mills, NC:$5,688/mo
North Carolina:$4,996/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Wilsons Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Wilsons Mills

The Willows at Raleigh

4.6
Really like the two meals a day plan. They are very friendly residents at meals. Asked to sit with different tables at first meals here. Made lot of friends. Very few activities of interest..Treeo is now Willows of Raleigh---new owner

Waltonwood Lake Boone in Raleigh, NC

5.0
Both of my parents have been at Lake Boone for 22 months. Unfortunately, my father passed away in April of this year. My mother is still in independent living at quite happy. The staff does an amazing job with working and helping the residents. My brother and I both live out of state and ...
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Brookdale North Raleigh

5.0
The staff at Brookdale North Raleigh are a happy staff, always enjoying their job. The staff makes every effort to learn your first name make you feel as comfortable and as a member of the family as they can to help them along. [Name removed], the man who owns Brookdale, started out in the ...
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Wilsons Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilsons Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilsons Mills, 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 Wilsons Mills 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 Wilsons Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilsons Mills, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilsons Mills 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 Wilsons Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilsons Mills, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilsons Mills 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 Wilsons Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilsons Mills, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Waltonwood Lake Boone, Brookdale North Raleigh and The Willows at Raleigh are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wilsons Mills, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Wilsons Mills, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Wilsons Mills, North Carolina are Waltonwood Lake Boone. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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