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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Catawba, NC

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4 star
35%
3 star
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[name removed] was kind, courteous, and extremely helpful in solving my problem with signing in to visit my mother. I was very unsure of how to do it and he straightened it out in seconds, I so appreciate...
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.
Designed to meet the needs of residents 55 years of age and older under a rental plan that affords a unique 'freedom and choice' approach for your service package. The Dorchester offers you the opportunity to design your own residency plan. Along with our basic rental, residents can supplement...
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Catawba, NC

The average cost of senior living in Catawba is $3,272 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hickory, NC with an average of $3,052 per month.

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

Catawba, NC
$3,272/mo
$3,094/mo
$3,067/mo

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

Catawba, NC
$3,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,117/mo
Independent Living
$3,272/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,433/mo
Studio
$4,625/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,273/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,699/mo

Senior living costs in Catawba 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: Catawba, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCatawba, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,272/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,012/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,117/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Catawba, NC:$3,272/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Catawba, NC:$4,012/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Catawba, NC:$5,117/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Catawba, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Catawba 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
Catawba, NC$3,419/mo$3,231/mo+5.8%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Catawba, NC
2024 average cost:$3,419/mo
2023 average cost:$3,231/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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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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 Catawba

Recent reviews for independent living in Catawba

The Dorchester South in Pineville, NC

4.5
The food options, the activities and the safety the community provides is something we likes most about The Dorchester South community. For activities they have different outings every week as well as party and get togethers. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend the community to ...
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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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The Manor in Pineville, NC

5.0
We just moved the end of July and have found all the staff to be very friendly and very helpful. It’s been nice to be able to walk outdoors into the courtyard. We feel it is a safe environment.

Catawba independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Catawba independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Catawba, 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 Catawba 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 Catawba partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Catawba, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Catawba 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 Catawba communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Catawba, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Catawba 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 Catawba offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
49.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trevi Vibrant Senior Living, Holiday Creekside Terrace and Heritage Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Catawba, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 66 independent living facilities near Catawba, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Catawba, North Carolina are Holiday Creekside Terrace and Holiday Crescent Heights. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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