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Senior Living Apartments in Cornelius, NC

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Cornelius, senior citizen apartments in Cornelius might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Cornelius and consider their options. With 18 senior rentals in Cornelius, NC, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Cornelius 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Cornelius, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mountain Island, Mallard Creek / Withrow Downs and Sherwood Forest.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Gastonia, Charlotte and Mooresville.

Senior Apartments Facilities near Cornelius, NC

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Last Updated: 8/27/25
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Photo of Sage Highland Creek
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The events they have, the food is great. Everyone is very nice and helpful with anything that is needed. We would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far! Great...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Overall experience is very good, the facility is clean, the food seems good, the medical care is very good, the activities seem fine. Most of the staff are helpful and kind.
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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.
It’s time to upgrade your senior living lifestyle.Choose us for your next home sweet home and you’ll enjoy an assisted living community in Gastonia, North Carolina. Ideally situated just 20 minutes north of Charlotte, we are one of the premier senior communities in the region. Our residents enjoy...
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Overall, it was a very good experience. The only complaint is Brookdale making major cost increases two years in a row [fee removed]. Excessive increases in a short period. I was able to negotiate a...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Find a Life of Redefined IndependenceRemember the senior living lifestyle you used to image? It’s still possible. Our premium assisted living services give you the ability to trade the stress and busyness that comes with life at home for a life spent exploring passions, creative pursuits and...
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Brookdale is really well manage. The facility offer a safe, clean, and comfortable living spaces with friendly staff who provides great care for the patient well being.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Explore a Redefined IndependenceSenior living shouldn’t mean a life full of the stress and isolation that often comes from living at home. It shouldn’t be filled with worry about health issues, or whether you’re going to get the help you need each day. Our residents enjoy a premier assisted...
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I can't imagine living my golden years anywhere else! Beautiful neighborhood! Walking in a safe and fun neighborhood. Beautiful park just steps away! Small but efficient apartment! I just love it! I would...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior 62+, Market andSection 8 PropertySome rent is based on income.Floor PlanStudio, 1 Bath | 426 Sq. Ft.1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 502 Sq. Ft.2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 587 Sq. Ft.Amenities and FeaturesAppliances IncludedLaundry FacilitiesNewly RenovatedUtilities IncludedEqual Housing Opportunity
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I live at Senior Villages. It is a quiet and comfortable place to be at. The apartments and amenities here are great. I would definitely recommend Senior Villages to others who are looking for Senior Living...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Villages has the perfect mix of comfort and affordability, if you are looking for an independent living apartment Senior Villages is conveniently located near shopping, the library, the YMCA, Uptown Charlotte, major interstates, and the airport. Our activities include resident get...
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The residents all seem nice and friendly. They offered to help with the move in. It’s independent living. So a lot of those categories don’t really apply. They don’t have care services or activities. It...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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My friend likes the food at this community. The staff have answered our questions and are helpful. The community is very clean and the grounds are nice. They have a memory care unit within the community. ...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Come home to the affordable way of life in our spacious studios, one and two bedroom apartment homes that are styled with comfort and convenience in mind. Close to Downtown & Plaza Midwood Shopping and Entertainment...Affordable Living at Its Best...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We want to make your stay here with us a pleasant one. Enjoy our unique location with easy access to downtown, highways and various activities offered in the Plaza Midwood area. Here you'll find spacious, energy efficient apartment homes priced well within your budget. On property you'll find a...
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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.
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, 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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Comfort and convenience await you at Honeycreek, one of Charlotte’s newest communities for seniors.Honeycreek consists of one and two bedroom single-story garden apartments, with handicapped accessible units. Each apartment if fully carpeted and features self-cleaning oven with front controls,...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: Senior Apartments
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of senior apartments in Cornelius, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cornelius is $1,899 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cleveland, NC with an average of $1,241 per month.

Senior apartments costs in Cornelius, NC, vs. nearby cities

Cornelius, NC
$1,899/mo
$1,662/mo

Senior apartments costs in Cornelius, NC, vs. state and national averages

Cornelius, NC
$1,899/mo
U.S. national average
$1,280/mo

Senior apartments costs in Cornelius, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,101/mo
Senior Apartments
$1,899/mo

Senior apartments costs in Cornelius, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,688/mo
Studio
$4,355/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,928/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,003/mo

Senior living costs in Cornelius vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cornelius, NC
Column state: North Carolina
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Community typeCornelius, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Senior Apartments$1,899/mo$1,020/mo$1,280/mo
Assisted Living$4,386/mo$4,150/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$5,101/mo$4,996/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living$3,206/mo$3,526/mo$4,064/mo
Senior Apartments
Cornelius, NC:$1,899/mo
North Carolina:$1,020/mo
U.S.:$1,280/mo
Assisted Living
Cornelius, NC:$4,386/mo
North Carolina:$4,150/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
Cornelius, NC:$5,101/mo
North Carolina:$4,996/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
Independent Living
Cornelius, NC:$3,206/mo
North Carolina:$3,526/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about senior apartments in Cornelius

Recent reviews for senior apartments in Cornelius

Brookdale New Hope in Gastonia, NC

4.9
Cost went up abruptly 15%, but they worked with me to adjust down some. Overall it has been a very positive experience. The staff are very friendly and attentive to our mother's needs. They assisted greatly with the passing of our father. Very compassionate and experienced in dealing with ...
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Booth Gardens in Charlotte, NC

4.1
It is as advertised. An independent place to live. People are nice and more than helpful. The place is located near recreation, food, medical, transportation and entertainment facilities. Plus there are numerous churches in the area.

Brookdale Robinwood in Gastonia, NC

5.0
Good experience, Good people. Dad does not participate in most activities (says they're for the women), but I can't say anything about that. Everyone we've come in contact with is very helpful and tries to make things work out, even if it seems a bit complicated.

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Sage Highland Creek, Brookdale Robinwood and Senior Villages are the top-rated senior apartments facilities near Cornelius, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 18 senior apartments facilities near Cornelius, North Carolina. See the full list.

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