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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cherokee, NC
If you’re looking for independent living in the Cherokee area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Cherokee. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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.
If you are looking for the perfect place to retire for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment.Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent...
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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.
If you are looking for a retirement home for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment. Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent living at our...
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.
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What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
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: 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: 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 Cherokee, NC
The average cost of senior living in Cherokee is $3,159 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Andrews, NC with an average of $2,937 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cherokee, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cherokee, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cherokee vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cherokee, NC by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Cherokee over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Cherokee
Recent reviews for independent living in Cherokee
Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC
5.0
Heritage Hills is an extremely warm and inviting community with friendly and engaging residents. Many opportunities to find your individual nitch and feel embraced. A chef prepared daily meal is an additional bonus.
Knoxville High Independent Living
4.7
The place is very clean, and very very beautiful. Everybody here is very nice. Once person after another takes care of each other. The people are very caring and make newcomers feel welcome. It's a great place to live. They have security guards, which makes me feel very safe. We have ...
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College Walk Retirement Ctr in Brevard, NC
4.0
This community does offer a lot of activities and amenities. This feels like an upscale community. They have a formal dining room where the wait staff take your order and then bring the meal to you. They offer computers for the residents to use. The staff were friendly and helpful. This ...
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Cherokee independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee, 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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
15.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee 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 Cherokee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee 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 Cherokee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Julian Woods Retirement, Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills and Bella Vista are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cherokee, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 39 independent living facilities near Cherokee, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Cherokee, North Carolina is Brookdale Hendersonville East. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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