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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Caldwell, NC

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 independent living facilities in Caldwell, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Atria Southpoint Walk
1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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The people here are very friendly and helpful in brining in a new resident with my cat. Maintenance team very responsive. Large daily menu options in a lovely dining room. Many daily activities. You can be...
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.
Atria Southpoint Walk encourages active older adults to spend their time as they wish, knowing everything from housekeeping to cooking and even transportation is handled for them. Our convenient location a short distance from shopping, restaurants, universities and parks, combined with a robust...
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They were a little busy with new residents near the first of the month but my sister is very happy there. I was unfamiliar with Senior all inclusive living facilities. What a great idea. If there was one...
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.
Durham Regent provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Durham Chapel Hill, you'll love the vibrant community steeped in rich academia and a proud sports tradition with Duke University and the University of North Carolina both...
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1) They need a better selection of meals. 2) They should consider increasing their drive radius to 15 miles. Everything around here is very spread out.
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.
Emerald Pond provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on a peaceful 100-acre nature preserve that features ponds, walking trails and abundant wildlife, Emerald Pond is the home you're looking for in Durham. Our community was ranked the #1 Foodiest Small...
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My mother has lived there for over a year now. Eno Pointe is a no-frills facility that is very reasonably priced. That said, the place is always clean, the staff are friendly and the grounds are kept up...
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.
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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
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, 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Caldwell, NC

The average cost of senior living in Caldwell is $3,511 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milton, NC with an average of $3,561 per month.

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

Caldwell, NC
$3,511/mo
$3,824/mo

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

Caldwell, NC
$3,511/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,718/mo
Independent Living
$3,511/mo

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

Studio
$3,908/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,020/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,394/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,295/mo

Senior living costs in Caldwell 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: Caldwell, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCaldwell, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,511/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,908/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,718/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Caldwell, NC:$3,511/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Caldwell, NC:$4,908/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Caldwell, NC:$5,718/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Caldwell, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Caldwell 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
Caldwell, NC$3,182/mo$2,975/mo+6.9%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Caldwell, NC
2024 average cost:$3,182/mo
2023 average cost:$2,975/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
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 Caldwell

Recent reviews for independent living in Caldwell

Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living in Chapel Hill, NC

4.5
What sticks out most about Azalea Estates is the great atmosphere, the residents seem very affluent and friendly. The value for the money is exceptional. My mom has been socializing and occupied and very happy there.

Overture Chapel Hill 55+Active Adult Apartment Homes

4.0
Everything has been good so far, the staff members are very friendly at the community and they are taking good care of our love done. She is very happy there.

Atria Southpoint Walk in Durham, NC

5.0
Atria seems like a 5 in all categories so far. At Atria everyone is super friendly and helpful. The facilities are top notch and the food is good with lots of choices. It is very clean, there are a wide range of activities and [name removed] have a "town hall" meeting to keep everyone in the ...
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Caldwell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Caldwell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Caldwell, 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Caldwell 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 Caldwell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Caldwell 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 Caldwell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
43.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
47%
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Atria Southpoint Walk, Holiday Durham Regent and Holiday Emerald Pond are the top-rated independent living facilities near Caldwell, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Caldwell, North Carolina. See the full list.
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