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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.
Life at Scotia Village Scotia Village provides a lifestyle that allows you to stay engaged, to try new things and continue challenging yourself. The choices of activities are many, and what you choose to do is limited only by your imagination. Enjoy eating in our delectable restaurant style...
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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.
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What families are saying about independent living in Cumberland County

Recent reviews for independent living in Cumberland County

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
The staff was very easy to work with, very sensitive to our needs and very helpful with all the things I may not realize I would need. Communication was excellent and my texts and calls during the process were always answered promptly. It was a difficult move at the time, but now my parents are ...
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Bayberry Retirement Inn in Sanford, NC

4.5
I give all of the categories 5 stars with the exception of the meals and dining, the food is not good. By the time they get the food to the table it's cold. And elderly people should not be eating hot dogs on a regular basis. What sticks out the most about Bayberry Retirement Inn is the size ...
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Woodland Terrace in Cary, NC

4.3
The staff was awesome! My mom was in the hospital a couple times, and it would have been nice if somebody had called me to ask me how she was doing. Maybe they don't do that? She had to go to rehab 3 weeks before she passed away and unfortunately no one called me then either to see how she was ...
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Cumberland County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cumberland County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cumberland County, 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 Cumberland County 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 Cumberland County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cumberland County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cumberland County 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 Cumberland County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cumberland County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
37%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cumberland County 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 Cumberland County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cumberland County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.9%
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Heritage Place, Atria Cary and Jordan Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cumberland County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near Cumberland County, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Cumberland County, North Carolina is Atria Cary. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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