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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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Photo of Carolina Care Retirement Community
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8.5
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They listen to my Mothers needs and were quick and efficient. Yes, we would definitely recommend Carolina Care Retirement Community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
A Charming Place….Carolina Care Retirement Cottages is located in Cherryville, NC: a small town full of warm hospitality about 40 miles outside of Charlotte, NC city limits. We provide an active, independent, fulfilling home life without the worry of maintenance/repairs, or cooking, through the...
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8.5
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55 reviews
8.5
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Overall, we've been pretty happy. Some inconsistent staffing issues (chefs, care helpers with Better at Home) here and there. I would recommend to others
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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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: 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
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Alexis, NC

The average cost of senior living in Alexis is $3,252 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stanley, NC with an average of $3,099 per month.

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

Alexis, NC
$3,252/mo
$3,099/mo

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

Alexis, NC
$3,252/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$4,874/mo
Independent Living
$3,252/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,260/mo
Studio
$4,857/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,166/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,172/mo

Senior living costs in Alexis 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: Alexis, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlexis, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,252/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,108/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,874/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Alexis, NC:$3,252/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Alexis, NC:$4,108/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Alexis, NC:$4,874/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Alexis, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alexis and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Alexis, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alexis have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alexis, NC$3,708/mo$3,227/mo+14.9%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Alexis, NC
2024 average cost:$3,708/mo
2023 average cost:$3,227/mo
Percent change:+14.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,600/mo
2023 average cost:$3,416/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 independent living in Alexis

Recent reviews for independent living in Alexis

Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

5.0
Carolina Care Retirement Community is very clean and maintained. A great value for the price. The other nearby residents are friendly and quiet. The staff has been very helpful from the time we requested information through now. The housekeeping staff is efficient, dependable and trustworthy. ...
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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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Highpoint at Fort Mill

5.0
High Point in Fort Mill’s first residents moved in the end of October of 2023. When I went to check it out in January of 2024, the friendliness of the residents was the first thing that impressed me. I liked the layout of the apartments and the services provided (meals, cleaning once a week, ...
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Alexis independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alexis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alexis, 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 Alexis 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 Alexis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Alexis 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 Alexis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alexis 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 Alexis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47%
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Arbor Ridge at Huntersville, Carolina Care Retirement Community and Shads Landing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alexis, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Alexis, North Carolina. See the full list.
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