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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Lick, NC

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 15 independent living facilities in Big Lick, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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You may also consider nearby communities such as Matthews, Monroe and Concord.

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The monthly calendar of events that my dad received helped us encourage him about getting involved. The meals taken in the dining room with other residents. Plus, since my dad has recently been diagnosed...
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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My cousin's main complaint is about the quality of the food and attitude of workers in the cafeteria. Her rent increased by 7.75%[date removed]. I thought that was too much increase, but out of my control.
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.
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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Apartments instead of just rooms; meals provided, nice common spaces, and housekeeping services. There is an independent company that provides personal care, and there are enough clients in the building that...
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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They have roaches Excuse they boarder a pond or water source. Their food is quit bad. Not tasty. Poorly served cold, Small amount. Fancy names. But terrible. [Name Removed] is great there For PT and Nursin
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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Within 10 seconds of contacting [website removed] via a google search, [name removed] at [website removed] called me to assist me. [Name removed] within 30 mins connected me to a wonderful woman name "[name...
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.
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.
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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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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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.
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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Big Lick, NC

The average cost of senior living in Big Lick is $2,756 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midland, NC with an average of $2,657 per month.

Independent living costs in Big Lick, NC, vs. nearby cities

Big Lick, NC
$2,756/mo
$2,940/mo
$3,212/mo

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

Big Lick, NC
$2,756/mo
U.S. national average
$4,083/mo

Independent living costs in Big Lick, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,169/mo
Independent Living
$2,756/mo

Independent living costs in Big Lick, NC, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,925/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,252/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,092/mo

Senior living costs in Big Lick 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: Big Lick, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Lick, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$2,756/mo$3,609/mo$4,083/mo
Assisted Living$4,544/mo$4,273/mo$4,622/mo
Memory Care$5,169/mo$5,170/mo$5,388/mo
Independent Living
Big Lick, NC:$2,756/mo
North Carolina:$3,609/mo
U.S.:$4,083/mo
Assisted Living
Big Lick, NC:$4,544/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,622/mo
Memory Care
Big Lick, NC:$5,169/mo
North Carolina:$5,170/mo
U.S.:$5,388/mo
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Independent living costs in Big Lick, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Lick 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 Big Lick, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Big Lick 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
Big Lick, NC$2,967/mo$2,924/mo+1.5%
North Carolina$3,601/mo$3,417/mo+5.4%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Big Lick, NC
2024 average cost:$2,967/mo
2023 average cost:$2,924/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,601/mo
2023 average cost:$3,417/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Big Lick

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Lick

Holiday Crescent Heights in Concord, NC

5.0
I think it's a wonderful option for seniors that need some assistance but not requiring assisted living. the residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. I wish I had moved my mom there sooner.

Trevi Vibrant Senior Living in Charlotte, NC

4.0
Good food, plenty of activities, beautiful dining room, and fully furnished living spaces at a great price. Yes, I would definitely recommend the community to others. In fact, a friend of mine recently moved in based on my recommendation.

Holiday Willow Grove in Matthews, NC

3.8
Transportation is only from 9-2 and drop off times dependent on others needing rides so it's possible for people to have to sit for hours surrounding their appt time and if appt is at 12 or 1 they might not have transport available back. Food is reported to be too salty- not prepared fresh on ...
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Big Lick independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Lick independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Lick, 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 Big Lick 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 Big Lick 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
8.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
33.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Lick 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 Big Lick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Lick 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 Big Lick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.9%
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